Pastel Mikie
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This is a portrait of my iguana, Mikie, (my tropical recused pet). I was granted permission to bring Mikie to art class, she is quite big and more than a few students were scared of her. Wimps, lol. Thus, at last, she did not get to stay in the class. I had to take her to the small empty gallery. I refused to leave her there alone so I stayed and drew this. Another student came and started to draw her too.
the drawing was done in soft chalk pastel on black paper. It took about 20- 45 min. to draw. Mikie girl sat so still, just like a poser. LOL she held her hand up like that the whole time. She was a good girl and a wonderful subject. Soon the instructor brought in another teacher to see her. They were amazed at all her bright colors. I explained that she has so much color because she is an apex lizard, and I take great care of her. Most females are not nearly as big and colorful as Mikie is!
I had given this to my good friend and Mikie’s godmother, Dana. She and her husband had moved out of state, so it kind of looks like Mikie is waveing bye-bye.
Copyright
These Images and Writings Do Not Belong To ANY Public Domain. All images and Writing are copyright © Patricia Anne McCarty & Deep Red Tiger Images 2009. All Rights Reserved. Copying, altering, displaying or redistribution of any of these images or Writings without written permission from the artist is strictly prohibited.
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IRISHPIX
Beautiful talented creationPatricia.
Renate Dartois
Fantastic rendering Patricia-wow look at these claws-very cool art-work.
Terri Chandler
Well done! Beautiful job! xo
montdragon
Wonderful portrait of a dear friend and perhaps a confidant too…excellent.
Dayonda
Well, first, this is an awesome portrait of Mikie! Excellent work!
And second, she’s gorgeous! She’s happy as well as healthy, I’d say.
As to being a perfect model, I have one cat who likes to model, and all he really know about it is that his mama (me) pays a lot of attention to him. He likes seeing his pictures afterward, too, so I know he understands what he’s doing. Where the other 4 cats hide when they see my camera, he comes out and assumes a pose, and holds it like Mikie did, as long as needed. What a wonderful creature she is! (And it’s silly to be afraid of her- she looks so calm and peaceful.)
Best to you and Mikie!
Patricia Anne ... replied
Thank you, what a nice thing to say. well kind of silly to be afraid, and on the other hand a bit smart at times. Iggys a grumps and not very social, they can be unpredictable too at times and for what seems no real reason to us, all of a suden bit the blank out of you. That’s how they end up loosing their homes. Most people do not understand them and don’t take the time it takes (3 years) to learn. A keeper that cares, such as myself, has to go through a lot of chomps befor an iggy will trust you and not bite. It’s usely an older one like Mikie here that is calm… So in fact, your right! For the most part, she IS a calm animal but being an Apex lizard, she is dominate and a bit wild at times, so I do have to be very careful with her around others. A person such as you would do fine with her because you have much love and no hate or fear. Others… well, let’s just say they get what they create! LOL
joan warburton
Beautiful drawing and that was so nice of you to give it to your friend.
Marty Yokawonis
nice picture of Mikie Patrish
Pinkham
Nice work and lovely story. You have mastered pastels.
Dayonda
Natasha Harsh
Hi Pat- I assume you’ll be entering this terrific pastel in the challenge. Love it and glad I saw it early on- quite memorable.
Anne Hale
Gorgeous drawing. Love all the texture and colours.
Orla Cahill
Lovely pastel work Patricia..such a fascinating animal Mikie is…and I also love lizards, geckos frogs and turtles…
naturelover
Wonderful artwork- love it!!!
judyM61
Great portrait Patricia, wonderful detail and great story too :) I guess some fear lizards as they fear snakes. Which I do not.
kevinmawson
Wonderful portrait of your pet mikie girl.You are very talented.
km
Patricia Anne ... replied
thank you bro , you are as well :)
deegarra
wow this is fabulous
owlspook
Patricia Anne ... replied
such an honor to be up with those other wonderful artist! wow, thank you xoox
owlspook
now that carlotta and I have revived Creative Cards from certain oblivian don’t be a stranger .. share your other card work with the group and check out the new forums too (big smile)
Cee Neuner
Gorgeous… Congratulations on your feature!!
Cee Neuner
Please consider adding this capture or another capture of your choosing to the Disability and Beauty Animal challenge!
Patricia Anne ... replied
OK will do asap thanks :)
K Bock
love your understanding and love for it so perfectly described not only in your artwork, but also in your description of your work, and also in your replies to comments
Mikie must be a wonderful companion, certainly is a beautiful model!
your art is fantastic!!
we have several group challenges you may be interested in!
hope you will have a chance to pop over and take a look =D
Patricia Anne ... replied
XD WOW thank you so much fro the wonderful words xoxoxoxxoxoxo
I will go look at the challenges now :)
Dayonda
CONGRATULATIONS! Your lovely art has been Featured for the 2nd time in this Group!
Patricia Anne ... replied
TICKED PINK!!! XD thank YOU xoxox
K Bock
you are most welcome =D
here are two links to help you
Animal(s) ~ Pet(s) or Wildlife
Animal Portrait
please add works to our group prior to entry.
please add works to our group to enable a feature!
K Bock
your description that you drew this using ” the drawing was done in soft chalk pastel on black paper and took about 20- 45 min. to draw.” is truly amazing, for it appears to be a digital painting. wow to do that much detail in such a short amount of time, remarkable
Patricia Anne ... replied
Thank You :)
Irene Burdell
Congratulations your work has been featured in Pastel Portraits , Florals and Still Life
Patricia Anne ... replied
WOWOWOW thanks! a double Feature…. XD
KazM
Perfect Pastels
Dramatically Done
Fantastic Features
Well Warranted