My Secret
I was fortunate to be able to get several great photos of gorillas at my last trip to the zoo. This one was only a few feet away from me, just sitting, thinking. With a slight grin on his face, I have to wonder what his secret is.
This is a lowland gorilla, and like all the great apes, is an endangered species.
Drawn in charcoal on bristol vellum, 2008. Original 13”x17” available.
My Secret belongs to the following groups:
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WayoftheWarrior
love it
Lisa G. Putman
This is a drawing, right? It’s awesome enough to be a photo with a treatment applied in photoshop, so I wasn’t sure. This is fantastic, Heather! You really captured a wonderful expression. So realistic and true to life. Beautifully done!
Heather Ward replied
Oops, I forgot to add that part to the description… Thanks Lisa!
Peter Allton
Very well done Heather. Amazing detail.
HeidiK
Wonderful!
frozenfa
whoah!! awesome drawing, Heather!! so sorry for my late comment.. eheh.. love this piece!! i love the details and how you did the fur/hair.. but i especially love the way you did the fingers and face.. awesome work there! =D
C J Hummel - ...
You have an enormous talent, I love your work
karenuk1969
Wonderful! You’ve really captured the expression beautifully.
gurgie
really nice work!
Christine Till...
He’s my absolute favorite, Heather. He is such a charmer!
Congratulations on winning the challenge.
Wendi Donaldson
Amazing work you’ve done here…..fabulous eyes!! Congrats on winning the challenge…well done.
solarrain
wonderful artwork and the expression puts it over the top…
Leanne Allen
Fantastic expression.
ApeArt
wonderful
Susan van Zyl
Awesome! Awesome! Awesome!
Vincent von Frese
Great Apes are so human like in their emotions. I know because I was a Gorilla keeper.
luis ferreiro
Fantastic drawing and expression!!
jojophine4
Wow, fantastic detail and a wonderful, thoughtful expression, lovely work:)
nishagandhi
awesome
Paul Horton
Excellent work ;0) Super portfolio Heather.
Meg Hart 23 days ago
Wonderful work..!
pat gamwell 12 days ago
12/2/09
Heather Ward replied 12 days ago
Thank you!