Nanook the Tiger
20.5×32.5 soft pastel on felt matboard. Original unavailable. Presently 3097 views
Nanook was one of the lucky ones.. Noah’s Lost Ark got him when he was a mere cub (he’s quite a big boy now.. over 300 pounds) and has lived there his whole life. Would you believe, he has allergies? Come spring, he gets a big congested and gets some very special treatment because of it.. but he’s a happy boy.
I truly hope that another message comes through.. that these animals DO NOT MAKE GOOD PETS.. that’s why places like Noah’s are in existence. If people would just think before they buy that cute LITTLE cub.. life would be easier on all of us especially the animals. After all.. they didn’t ask to be in the situation they are.. and there are far to many unscrupulous people out there that are in it for the money..
At least with education, we might make a little difference.. even if we save just one animal.. it’s a beginning!!
All proceeds from any sales will be donated to Noah’s Lost Ark Sanctuary for the care and feeding of the animals.
Completed 2003
Nanook the Tiger belongs to the following groups:
! 100% !, All Animals Great And Small., Animal Portraits, Art 4 Charity, Art for Conservation, Big Cats, Contemporary Pastel Painters (2 per day), Exotic Mammals, Fine Arts, For the Love of Cats , 1 image a day , Pastel Portraits , Florals and Still Life , Realist Traditional Art, THE 500 TO 5000 VIEWINGS GROUP, Tiger, Tiger (Tigers ONLY) and Zoophoria (2 per day, approval required) Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters
RachelJayne
Very lovely! Wonderful cause and beautiful artwork!
Barbara Sparhawk
Your astonishing work on these cats, the inventiveness of your arranging them in moving views is always a total pleasure to see. I’d love to know more about your closeness to them, you’ve said you’ve known some of these cats for years. Do you work with them? Ever get to give a hug? I know such things happen, that big cats can be best friends. Your deep affection always shows in your artistry.
BarbBarcikKeith replied
In answer to your question, I’ve been going to Noah’s since 2003 (found it online and it’s only an hour away) and have reems of film on the cats and some of the other critters. I have been able to hold a 2 month old lion cub, played “give me back my glove” with a black leopard cub, held another lion cub and been able to get to know some of the cats pretty well. Also been able to touch lions, tigers and Sophie (with the owner standing right there, who showed us where and how to touch) but you don’t want to mess with the leopards.. they’re kind of a one person animal.
dawndavies
stunning
amarica
Love this
Aari
Your love for these guys is so clear and shows in every piece of artwork you make. I envy you for being so close with these cats.
Jon C
Not gonna respond….nope nope because I’ve said it all before!
Patricia Anne ...
I absolutely LOVE this! Awsome paintinig!
artchicnj
Gorgeous work…....its great that you have the pleasure of seeing some of these cats in person, they are truely magnificent animals
WayoftheWarrior
WOW, oh WOW
Mundy Hackett
Gorgeous!
LocoCow
Great Profiles
pat oubridge
Barb…..what more can I say. Every one before me has said what I wanted to LOL!!!!!
paul boast
such talent , much good work here
Carmen Mandel-...
Nanook brings hope. Compassionate groups like Noah’s Ark work miracles in providing a decent life and tender care to abused wild creatures. Educating the public about wild creatures remaining wild is an inseparable part of decreasing the illegal pet trade.
Thank you, Barb, for adding beautiful Nanook along your important message and personal pledge to Art for Conservation.
Al Bourassa
Awesome work!!
caity
this is fantastic
Maureen Bloesch
fantastic job!
Stephie Butler
Wow.what a talent you have, this is superb…..
BarbBarcikKeith replied
Oh thanks.. appreciate it
krafty
Stunning image..Thanks for joining the Tiger Tiger Group..Awesome artwork..Bravo.!!
macabrecat
This is gorgeous!!
Patricia Anne ...
fullcirclemand...
Gorgeous!
Lori Walton
Beautiful! Simply Beautiful! Congratulations on your Home Page feature, it is well deserved.
RealPainter
great artwork…...he is beautiful….........awesome
Catherine Howell
very beautiful work!!
AnitaInverarity
HOMEPAGE CONGRATS 12th FEB 2009 xxxxx
Hope you are doing OK Barbara- Thinking about you- Hugs x
Colleen Battis...
WOW ! Beautiful work :)
Alyson Pearson
beautiful work :)
Terri~Lynn Bealle
this is OUTSTANDING!!! Beautiful work of Nanook the Tiger~!!!
Jayca
He is absolutely BEAUTIFUL!!!! You’ve done wonderfully on this!
Congrats on the home page, as well. :)
GittiArt
Fantastic work !!!!
Rayven
HOMEPAGE WOOT WOOT
noddy13
wow congrats on home pg this is just gorgeous xo
Meg M
Gorgeous.