This is Mr. Dodger a cougar residing at the North Carolina Zoo after being rescued from an abandoned warehouse in Detroit. This drawing won Best of Show, Wildlife Art at the PA State Taxidermy Convention in March 2007 .
very awesome work,we had one of these around here years ago,was near my sister's house,they saw the tracks and heard it howl at night.
Artist Reply: I never had the 'pleasure' of seeing one in the wild, which is both unfortunate and fortunate! That would make me very nervous to see tracks and hear one like that. wow.
How beautiful. What a great story too, he looks kind of sad, wonder what he is thinking.
Artist Reply: Thanks Christine, but he is not as sad as he may look. He leads a very nice, protected life. So different from what he was destined for when they found him...
i love your work! so beautiful! this is my fav, that and the gorilla...lol....man, i am jealous.....lol...you are beyond good!!! any who---i absolutly love it!
Holy cow Marlene this is just beyond amazing pencil work. It is photorealistic... and you just started drawing?? Phenomenal. The texture of the coat amazes me the most.... looks like you could dig your fingers right into the hair. Of course you'd get eaten but... hehe. Welcome to AW!!
Artist Reply: Laura, Thank you so much for your kind comments. This piece was only my 7th drawing since I started doing this and took about 45 hours. I think I may have a bit of OCD! The scan really doesn't do it justice; there is a lot of detail lost, especially in the light areas, but that's to be expected I guess. Thanks again.
I had just received your kind words when you were in my port. In response...I had pulled this picture up when the phone rang. While talking to my Son....my eyes just kept going over and over THIS picture........
While talking...my mind kept saying...WHO IS this marvelous photographer? NO WAY! I allways prided myself
in knowing the difference between photos and drawings.
You GOT me here girl.....YOU have PHOTO fingers!!!!
This is A PERFICT WORK OF ART! I would put it in the Picture of the Day....but I already have your little doggy in for today! LOL!
Artist Reply: Thank you Joanne! I had to stop looking at your gallery because my lunch hour ran out, but your imagination is marvelous. I really appreciate your kind words. And thanks for bringing the Pic of the Day to my attention. I am rather new to this site, and I remember reading about it, but kinda forgot. I will be making use of it, but like you, may have a hard time limiting it to just one!
I am amazed at your ability to sketch. The detail in the cougar's fur, the look in the eyes, the tree bark. Good heavens this is good.
Does Eyal who commented on 10-1-07, realize that this is a SKETCH and not a photograph?
I am dumbfounded by the people on here who see great art like this and feel that it is their responsibility to critique it. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.
Artist Reply: Thanks to everybody who commented in the last few days. I'm really sorry I just don't have time to respond to each of you, but I will be leaving comments on yours as time allows. Really looking forward to retirement to be able to do this full time!
30 Comments
ruth sears 26 Feb 2012
very awesome work,we had one of these around here years ago,was near my sister's house,they saw the tracks and heard it howl at night.Lorraine Horswell 24 Oct 2011
Fantastic drawing, absolutely beautiful xungureanu florin 29 Nov 2009
Mr. Dodger is my favorite ..amasing...the reality in the drawing ...I'll be watch'n you :Ddebbie braswell 02 Apr 2008
GLAD HE WAS SAVED, AND ANOTHER MASTERPIECEChristine brand 23 Mar 2008
How beautiful. What a great story too, he looks kind of sad, wonder what he is thinking.Heather Page 16 Dec 2007
Wow, your work is amazing. Thanks for the comments on my drawings! Coming from you, it's a great compliment.Crystal Sons 11 Dec 2007
Awsome!!!Lisa Lappi 07 Dec 2007
i love your work! so beautiful! this is my fav, that and the gorilla...lol....man, i am jealous.....lol...you are beyond good!!! any who---i absolutly love it!Namita Kulkarni 06 Dec 2007
very captivating work....esp the way u've used the negative space ..really gives the painting a great dimension!L.A. Spilsbury 24 Nov 2007
looks real-great jobSteve Howard 22 Nov 2007
Yocapture the animals mood very well. Ihave enjoyed looking at your work. I am envious.Laura Smith 16 Nov 2007
Holy cow Marlene this is just beyond amazing pencil work. It is photorealistic... and you just started drawing?? Phenomenal. The texture of the coat amazes me the most.... looks like you could dig your fingers right into the hair. Of course you'd get eaten but... hehe. Welcome to AW!!Nancy Aldrich 10 Nov 2007
Very lifelike!Joanne Harvey 09 Nov 2007
I had just received your kind words when you were in my port. In response...I had pulled this picture up when the phone rang. While talking to my Son....my eyes just kept going over and over THIS picture........ While talking...my mind kept saying...WHO IS this marvelous photographer? NO WAY! I allways prided myself in knowing the difference between photos and drawings. You GOT me here girl.....YOU have PHOTO fingers!!!! This is A PERFICT WORK OF ART! I would put it in the Picture of the Day....but I already have your little doggy in for today! LOL!Jeanne Santiago 17 Oct 2007
Stunning!!!Patricia Buzo 16 Oct 2007
Amazing!mahesh konsam 14 Oct 2007
Who will say it as a sketch, Marlene ?!! It looks like a b/w photo !! i love the way u work hard with ur arts !! Excellent !!Lisa Bell 13 Oct 2007
This is awesome! Your work is wonderful!Anonymous Guest 08 Oct 2007
I am amazed at your ability to sketch. The detail in the cougar's fur, the look in the eyes, the tree bark. Good heavens this is good. Does Eyal who commented on 10-1-07, realize that this is a SKETCH and not a photograph? I am dumbfounded by the people on here who see great art like this and feel that it is their responsibility to critique it. If you can't say anything nice, don't say anything at all.Ann Nystrom Cottone 08 Oct 2007
Beautiful pencil work...such detail!!April Spagnola 07 Oct 2007
The eyes look so real! You are an amazing artist!Shannon Longcoy 04 Oct 2007
Great Drawing Marlene. This is beautiful! I admire your pencil work!Fiona Robinson 01 Oct 2007
simply beautiful again. A very talented artist!Adam Reed 01 Oct 2007
WOW! AWESOME! Great artwork Marlene! I love the detail in this artwork! Adam & SheenaMaria Jensen 01 Oct 2007
great workOlga van Dijk 01 Oct 2007
awesome and so realistic!helen tyralik 01 Oct 2007
lovely detail,well doneJean M. Laffitau 30 Sep 2007
Wonderful drawing!Mark Peterson 30 Sep 2007
Beautiful pencil, love the detail and comp.Anonymous Guest 30 Sep 2007
Love this, love all the texture in the wood and leaves too!