The Best Defense
... is a good offense. The frilled lizard is native to Australia. When threatened, they open their frill and hiss. If the threat is not scared away, they run at it on their hind legs, taking the first opportunity to run up a tree and hide. With the frill flattened, they blend right in to the bark.
Drawn in charcoal on 70lb drawing paper, 2008. Original available.
The Best Defense belongs to the following groups:
Australian Wildlife, Dirty Filthy Art: Charcoal, Funny Kritters, Herpetofauna of Australia, Pencil Drawing (2 per 24 hrs), Realist Traditional Art, Shades of Grey, Shameless Self-Promotion and Wildlife and Pet Paintings Available for sale asMatted Prints, Mounted Prints and Framed Prints
Matt Tietgen
Wow, nicely done
Glenda Remaklus
Absolutely beautiful drawing…....scarey lizard.!
Heather Ward replied
Thanks. I always laugh when I see footage of them running. But I found out they’re nearly 3 feet long, so I wouldn’t want to run into one in person!
iffymood
stunning drawing, fantastic work.
Karin Taylor
wow, that’s fantastic!, the little baby ones are cute!
Shelleymay
Incredibly detailed work, I think they look funny too , especially if they are running in the opposite direction!
frozenfa
whoah!!! awesome, Heather, awesome!! =D
this piece is so well done!! love it! =D i love how you did his tail, the inside of his mouth, the mouth, the head, the rocks and grass.. awesome! =D
Grayce Pedulla...
Superb! I love this. Great job!
Myke Clarkson
Stunning!
Marlene Piccolin
Hysterical! Awesome job too.
Heather Ward
Thanks everyone! Sorry I haven’t been keeping up with responding to comments.
Michelle Pullen
Perfect.
Michelle Pullen
Thats from an Aussie , well done
Simon Aberle
This is awesome. I love the amount of detail you have put into it!
In fact I love all of your work. Thanks for inspiring me!
DarkStars
Fantastic, love your talent :)
ISMAIL ALAOUI ...
fantastic, and
scary scary scary!!!
hahaha
Steve Bullock
Wow, great work!
I’d love to have you involved in the Australian Wildlife Group Book?
Heather Ward replied
Sure, count me in!
Donna Adamski
Congrats on your Top Ten finish in the lizards & Anoles challenge.
4/19/09
Steve Bullock
Hi Heather if you can email a high res copy to steveb013@hotmail.com that would be great.
Susie Peek-Swint
Terrific artwork ~ wonderful posture and detail!