*Unconditional* 'Can I Live Here Too?' Series
*Graphite pencil on Bristol Board Paper ;)
This is the first in my new series~ “Can I Live Here Too?” I have embarked on a journey to help the animals that have just as much of a right to live here as we do…..sad to say that baby seals like this are clubbed to death to be skinned, everyday at alarming numbers, these helpless innocent babies anywhere from 12 to 28 weeks are being murdered in terribly painful ways….I saw in a video called Earthlings, not only did they club the baby to death, they tossed its mangled body to the side where I watched the mother seal morning her baby, I felt her pain, you could see it in her eyes….she was so beside herself in the loss of her baby….I cant for the life of me understand this, I am crying at this very moment….its not fair…I cant sit here and not do anything any more…please help me teach people the importance of animals and their right to live…..

As with all in this series 50% of any and all proceeds go to the Defenders of Wildlife: in my attempt to help….please help open people’s eyes and show them how to love….
Another way to help and save, Wear your feelings for everyone to see with a T-shirt!
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Eyal Nahmias
very cute and adorable. I like high it shows this point of field and perspective to draw the seal. Wonderful expression and superb tonal range. Well done.
midnightdreamer replied
Thank you so much, I am new here on redbubble and I feel accepted hehe…thanks so much!
cherylc1
those eyes are a killer-wonderful work
Lizzie Keitel
sooo cute!
Carmen Mandel-...
This intense glance tells us of the horrific suffering seal pups are inflicted upon. Your lovely rendering of the pup’s window to her soul are a reminder that they depend on our united efforts to stop this barbaric deed.
Thank you for adding this beautiful image, narrative and pledge to Art for Conservation.
PennyEdwardes
This is just the most CUTEST little seal I’ve ever seen! You have done so beautifully!
midnightdreamer replied
oh Penny Thank you so much! I love your work : )
Carolyn Bishop
Beautiful drawing, midnightdreamer, and with MDAAuch emotion! Great work for a great cause!
Rayven
That’s so sweet what you doing and what this means to you. Some of the things people do to innocent animals is sick. You have so much potential. Keep it up!
Paul Gibbons
Awesome work of art and for a real worthy cause.
Kimberly Tilley
This is very adorable. I love the look the baby seal is giving.
Jayne Wozniak
Stunning work!!!! You have managed to capture the very essence that these creatures need us as humans to understand…I love it …
midnightdreamer replied
thank you so much :) part of me understand that you have to pull on human heart strings so that we can get them to listen…if the human race could quit thinking they owned the world, we might be able to make real head way…anyway thank you my friend!!!
Dave Moilanen
Who couldn’t love this! This is so wonderful on all levels! Not only in the art work but in the happiness this gives! Awesome Leah!!
midnightdreamer replied
aw shucks Dave, thanks so much : ) May your day be as awesome as you : )
SnapHappy
I love your artwork!
amarica
Adorable
mlgkats
this so beautiful harp seal and what a great cause to support
totallypainted
absolutely beautiful drawing and the description has brought me to tears as well. i hope this series attracts lots of attention!
midnightdreamer replied
I hope so to, it felt so good to send in the proceeds to the Defenders of Wildlife the last time….I know one person cant change the world but if we all would try, I wonder what would happen? Anyway thank you so much my new friend : )
Michelle Boyer
Fantastic work
Teleis
very cute, nicely drawn image
midnightdreamer replied
Thank you very much : )
Rosina Lamberti
Beautiful drawing
IndyLady
Love seals, love the look on the face….and thank you for stopping by my bubble.
Adrian Donoghue
Love the expressions here.
RachelJayne
Very well done… expressive and touching
Seth Weaver
A beautiful work. The eyes are magical, mnd!
cynthiab
beautiful art work love the expression and the eyes
midnightdreamer replied
thank you very much my friend : )
Antanas
beautiful work and beautiful view
midnightdreamer replied
thank you so much, I am so glad you like this piece : )
Jaeda DeWalt
Oh my gosh, this tugs at me heart-strings!
Precious, heart-warming and . . .
A D O R A B L E
midnightdreamer replied
awwww….thank you so much, i am very happy you enjoy my work : )
Quigi
i love those eyes. that’s a great piece.
midnightdreamer replied
hey thanks!!
Alan Findlater
really nice work well done
Valerie Simms
adorable and so sad!
judymin
One of my faves of yours, really adorable and well drawn!
midnightdreamer replied
Thank you so much for stopping by my bubble, I am so glad you enjoy my work!!! Thanks again and have an awesome night : )
Alycia K
WHOA!! That’s an awesome drawing!! You have so much talent! =D
midnightdreamer replied
well now you made me blush….thank you : )
Anette Tyler
so cute. Fantastic work
Keeli
Great work, on canvas and off!
Jennifer Woodward
Adorable! Your artwork is fantastic. This lil’ cutie is going on my faves! Incomprehensible that some people can be so barbaric.
midnightdreamer replied
hi Jennifer..i am glad you like my work and have a heart that cares!
Anne2
CUTE!!!
screamqueen
great work!
midnightdreamer replied
thank you!
AngelArtist
This is most excellent and touching and lovely Art.
AngelArtist
He went into my favourites. And I wish to say also, thank you for caring about the animals who are so cruelly used and abused.
midnightdreamer replied
thank you for taking the time to come visit me : ) Animals need a voice to make people listen and understand : ) Spread knowledge and love….
Ellen
Beautiful!
brion
Very nice!!! Cute!!
midnightdreamer replied
why thank you very much : )
Deborah Fuller
awesome work
Steven Agius
Beautiful art work, this is awesome, well done.
midnightdreamer replied
well thank you so much for taking the time to visit my bubble : ) I am glad you like my work!! Hope you have a beautiful evening my friend!!!
Cindy Perrinj...
This little innocent souls expression brings tears to my eyes. You have such great talent and a big big heart. Saving an innocent life, is the biggest reward ever!!!
midnightdreamer replied
Cindy thank you so much, I am so glad you can see into this little ones eyes and know he is innocent and precious….thank you for stopping by my bubble!
Marcia Luly
A moving image…lovely work.
mysteryfaith
this is so sweet
Colin Cartwright
You’ve captured this seal pup’s expression. beautifully here.
Love the cock of the head, doggie style.
Very nice.
Very sad tale though, best regards
Colin.
midnightdreamer replied
Colin thank you so much for taking a look at my work…..
I went for the cute ‘doggie’ look to get people to see how precious they are : )
helene ruiz
fabulous
SuliHawk
Beautiful job! Those eyes are perfect. Wish the shirt had the Defenders logo on the back.
midnightdreamer replied
that would be so cool, gives me a new idea : )
Thanks!
lacitrouille
I love how his expression jumps at me and his pose. I agree, eyes are the most important thing, I start with them too. Beautiful work.
JPeele
Excellent execution of expression in this piece. And Yes it is beyond inhumane what Canada is allowing to be done to the baby seals.
Mui-Ling Teh
I just love your series of animal drawings! They’re all so cute, lifelike and emotional!
midnightdreamer replied
aw, thank you so much my friend, I love drawing animals : )
Garth Horsfield
Oh, how cuuuute! I’m in agreement – stop the barbarity against baby fluffy things… no-one except a sicko would buy real fur if they knew what the poor animals are subjected to in order to get it. What’s wrong with people? Very lovely drawing, great control over the medium.
midnightdreamer replied
Thank you for taking the time to look at my work my friend, I am a fan of your style so your compliment is very flattering : )
Cheers : )
Robin Pushe'e
beautiful work Leah
earthangel
Lovely
Margot Kiesskalt
Fantastic work and sentiment. The series name is brilliant, as is the illustration.
LinMorin
This is just Wonderful, you handle black, grey and white, just beautifully… I would take him home in a minute…..
Lin
Irish
So GREAT!
Megan Dacy
Aww, what a sweet seal. I love his eyes and his whiskers.
RLHall
lovely work
midnightdreamer replied
thank you : )
krafty
Congrats on an excellent piece of work…carry on the good work and Welcome to RB…brilliant support..!!Hugs.
midnightdreamer replied
HI Cynthia : )
Thank you very much : )
I love it here : )
janeymac
Look at those gentle eyes…..beautiful work
Shannon Rene' ...
i just found this on the redbubble mosaic! awesome!
midnightdreamer replied
thanks!! I love this one and I am so glad to be able to share : )
Karin Taylor
this is so beautiful, your words tore my heart apart….
i can’t bear that this is going on
jaycee
Awww the cutest little fellow :) great work.
midnightdreamer replied
Thanks so much Jaycee, this one will always be special for me ; )
Peace!
jaycee
You are welcome.. you are very talented :)
Dan Shalloe
Oh my – this is simply perfect. Beautifully done.
midnightdreamer replied
Dan thank you very much my friend ; )
Peace,
Leah
CanDuCreations
Sweet, very well drawn work
Ben Kern
Beautiful concept, Leah! Your art shows you to be a kind and beautiful soul. Good to see that tons of people have seen this and everybody loves it. Love spreads!! (You’re doing good work.)
midnightdreamer replied
Hello Benjamin my new friend :)
Thank you for your kind words, and I couldnt agree more….Love spreads!
Peace Always!
Leah
hickerson
precious, love the eyes!
Tara Sheffer-A...
Leah, I love this!!! I am an avid animal lover and supporter! Your message is clear, and the more voices there are on this matter the better. Lord knows we can’t make things change as just one person, but as a group we can educate other’s and help really make a difference. Fantastic work Leah!!!!
midnightdreamer replied
Tara, I so agree with you! The more voices that can be heard the more of a difference we can make, not just for the beautiful animals, but for the whole planet…..so glad to be able to meet another animal lover, thanks for stopping by my new friend!
Peace Always!
Leah ♥
Tara Sheffer-A...
You are welcome. It is my pleasure Leah. Your talents shine!!!
Lori Peters
This is so sweet!!!! I support many groups who defend wildlife and their habitats. The story of the baby seal and the mother is so sad. Who could do such a thing? Animal mothers grieve as much as human mothers when they lose a child.
midnightdreamer replied
Lori, I so agree with you, a mothers love comes from more than just people, these animals that we share this beautiful planet with have just as much of a right to live and raise their young as we do and I wish more people would realize that!
Thank you for being such a caring and wonderful soul!
Peace Always,
Leah ♥
Lori Peters
I am a memeber of Defenders of Wildlife and have been for some time. It is a great organization.
Siamesecat
I love this artwork.. Exellent piece..
I love animals all creatures great and small, that is why I am vegetarin, and I suport animal rights..
Mohammad Khaksar
Stunning work my friend…wow!
This is very adorable…
liliana
Your beautiful drawing and message really touch the heart, and reminds us of our responsibility to do what we can to protect the innocent creatures that suffer senselessly at the hands of fellow humans. Excellent work. Peace to you :)
Aimelle
adorable expression ! =)
EmeraldSun
Absolutely beautiful rendering, Leah! Super Fantastic realistic work!
—Bea :DVan Cordle
This is so adorable and cute!! Well done!!
missmoneypenny
Such tremendous artwork – and this one is so appealing
Dawnsky2
aww, simply beautiful :)
alford
agree, beautiful. :) well done
TextureoftheSin
Very sweet – it send your message rather powerfully
Tony Ryan
I think the way that humans realte with animals goes a long way to show us how secure that individual is. I am so devestated with how animals such as these baby seals are treated. What is wrong with we humans that we can be so desperate and cold to do this to animals ant to each other.