Sleepy Head

Tom Godfrey

Sleepy Head

The original pastel of this sleeping lioness is owned by a good friend. My wife really loves the pic and so I decided to include it on my wildlife calendar this year -so I could get one :)

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AFRICAN ART AND PHOTOGRAPHY, Contemporary Pastel Painters (2 per day), Painters In Modern Times - TWO PER DAY, Wildlife and Pet Paintings and Zoophoria (2 per day, approval required) Available for sale as

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Sleepy Head by Tom Godfrey
Sleepy Head by Tom Godfrey
  • Julie Langford

    Julie Langfordcommunity host

    Absolutely wonerful work Tom. Love the subtle, yet powerful light. Despite the lioness being asleep, this generates so much power. Love it.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Julie. It was one of those paintings that just seemed to come together intuitively. it worked from the word go. Thanks again

  • TREVOR IRWIN

    TREVOR IRWIN

    Today I have just found your art on RB. I am so overwhelmed at the sheer beauty of your art. Exquisite detail and Colours. Sleepy head will be on my wall as a canvas soon, once I get the money together. I am so impressed with this. God Bless you.Please visit my Charity website:
    http://www.philadelphia33.org/
    See all my art and video at:
    http://www.missionary.smugmug.com/

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Wow -thanks so muchTrevor. You do amazing work by the looks of things. Keep it up Mr Angel :)

  • retepk

    retepk

    Superb work Tom.
    Cheers mate.

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks retepk- cheers

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    I can see why she likes it so.. What subtle beauty Tom…
    Chuck..

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks velvet eagle -much appreciated

  • Keith Reesor

    Keith Reesor

    Gorgeous work Tom!! :)

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    thanks kreesor

  • Freda Surgenor

    Freda Surgenor

    Oooooooooooo, Tom, that’s really lovely

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks master :) Gotta put the odd pastel in to balance all the Halloween Horrors :)

  • Freda Surgenor

    Freda Surgenor

    And you are so good at it.
    Did you pick up your plaque yet?

  • Tom Godfrey replied

    Thanks Freda. :( not yet. It is the holidays now so I can go anytime during the week.

  • joanna77

    joanna77

    a grand gentle creature at rest. really beautiful pastel

  • Tom Godfrey replied 20 days ago

    Thanks joanna. That’s very kind of you…not too sure about the gentle – depends how hungry they are :)

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    I love the dark around her – that’s a bit different! Beautiful pastel work :-)

  • Tom Godfrey replied 20 days ago

    Thanks rar -yup it helped to focus the attention on her face. Thanks for noticing

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