"Passion"
UPDATE!! Finally!!! Scanned and resubmitted!!
It is 37” tall x 13.5” wide. This is the “First” time I have created art that is over 37 inches tall:)))
I created this with archival ink, derwent graphitint watercolor pencils, staedtler watercolor pencils and some copic art markers.
The original is for sale.
Proceeds from the sale of prints and cards from RB will be donated to the Philadelphia Mission. Their contact info. is on my front page.
Thanks for looking!!

"Passion" belongs to the following groups:
! φThe Dreaming Treeφ !, Animal Kingdom, Buyers Club, Exotic Mammals, First Things, Giraffes- the long and tall of it!, His Hands Working - A Christian Missions Group, Love a Giraffe, Mixed Media, Trees - 2 images per day with trees as the focal point, Who are YOU to Judge?, Wildlife and Pet Paintings and ♫.•°°African Art At heART°°•.♫ - 3/day - NO photography/digital artworks Available for sale asGreeting Cards, Matted Prints, Laminated Prints, Mounted Prints, Canvas Prints, Framed Prints and Posters

AnitaInverarity
OMG Catherine- It looks stunning!! Cant wait to see the finished piece I LOVE how you have composed the background on this xx
Catherine Howell replied
Thanks, Anita! This is the one I was telling you about. Thanks for viewing it!!
Kate Eller
Really beautiful work Catherine. Great drawing technique. wow.
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Kate!! I appreciate your view!!
Hal Smith
this is really excellent, lovely colors
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you so much for viewing my work, Hal!!!!
Alexandra Felgate
My oh my!! You are one talented woman! It looks sensational, can’t wait to see how it progresses!!
Catherine Howell replied
Alexandra!! What a sweet comment! Thank you so much:)))
Pam Hunt-Bromf...
Wow! Raw talent!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you:)!! I just completed this piece tonight and am so excited:) I plan to go and get a scan done and then it will take me a few days to edit it and then I’ll upload it:) Thanks for viewing this!
Susan van Zyl
Wow!
Catherine Howell replied
Thanks very much, Susan!!!!!
Lisa Weber
Absolutely sensational!

Catherine Howell replied
Hi Lisa:)))
I am very honored and excited to be featured in “African Art & Photography!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!”
Thank you very much!!!!
Catherine
Patricia Anne ...
wonderful work as always!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much, Patricia!! I wondered if I’d ever get this one finished:)))
a~m .
Well Done Catherine!
Catherine Howell replied
Well, thank you VERY much!! I am excited :)))
Catherine Howell
Seth Weaver
An absolutely wonderful and enchanting work, Catherine. So very beautiful!
Catherine Howell replied
Seth, you are very kind to say so:))) Thank you!
CiannaRose
Oh this is another beauty Catherine… the colors, the patterns, the sweetness… so much to love! “)
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very much for your wonderful comments!! I really appreciate them:))))))))))))))
linmarie
you are a busy women, your detail never ceases too amaze me,, all of these are just breath taking. and I love the title choice,, This belongs in a major GALLERY!!!!!!!!peace and love LINMARIE
Catherine Howell replied
I truly appreciate your comments!! I wish I knew how to find a gallery to represent my work… Thank you so much for your sweet comments:)))))))))))))
juha
j adore ,composition superbe,y love you art!!
Catherine Howell replied
Hello Juha!! Thank you for your wonderful, kind comments!!
Elizabeth Bravo
Wow….....what a stunning piece!! I love your wonderful subject…..and awesome detail…..Excellent work!!
Catherine Howell replied
Hello Elizabeth!! Thank you so very much for viewing and commenting on this piece!!!!!
Stephanie Smith
Beautiful! The colors in this one are gorgeous!
Catherine Howell replied
Hi Stephanie!! I appreciate your view and sweet comments!!
juha
merci a toi pour ces belles œuvres
Catherine Howell replied
C’est toujours une bénédiction pour faire l’apprécier à quelqu’un regarder notre travail et. Merci de votre intérêt.
I used a translator. I hope it is a good one!
Catherine
juha
c est parfait ,j apprécie tes réponses,tu es une personne cool!!!
Rcuppini
love it
Catherine Howell replied
Hi Randi,
Thank you very much for your kind comments!!!!
Dan Shalloe
Your work is fabulous. I’ve barely been to Africa, but I feel you’re taking me right there!!
Catherine Howell replied
Hi Dan, Wow!! Thank you so much for your amazing comments!! I dream of someday visiting Africa.
Francesca Roma...
Bellissimo bellissimo bellissimo!!!! I love the composition and the colour and the great immagination of this wonderful work! Brava !
Catherine Howell replied
Francesca, you are very kind!! Thank you so very much for your beautiful comments!!
BlueSkyArts
This is so incredibly beautiful!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you very kindly for viewing my work and your kind comments!!!!
nishagandhi
amazing!!!
Catherine Howell replied
Thank you, Kindly, for your fantastic comment!!
Marilyns 21 days ago
wow !! splendid artwork Catherine !! good luck for the challenge :):):)
Catherine Howell replied 21 days ago
Thank you very much, Marylins!!!! I appreciate your view and kind comments:)
TiffanyOpalite 15 days ago
This is stunning, giraffes are one of my favourite animals! I have a giraffe keyring. Beautiful artwork, simply beautiful!
Catherine Howell replied 15 days ago
Thank you, Tiffany!! I appreciate your view and wonderful, kind comments!!:)))
Susan van Zyl 15 days ago
Congratulations! You are in the top 10 of our challenge!

Catherine Howell replied 15 days ago
awesome, Susan!! I am very excited to be in the top ten!!
Mariaan Krog A... 14 days ago
Congrats Catherine! Very beautiful work!
Catherine Howell replied 14 days ago
Thanks very much, Mariaan!!!! I appreciate the kind words:)))
Monica Engeler 13 days ago
Congrats first. And Wow! I am always amazed at your work. Such patience and beauty to detail.
Catherine Howell replied 13 days ago
Thank you very much, Monica!! Thank you for your wonderful comments:)))
JeffeeArt4u 11 days ago
Beautiful creation! Passion
Catherine Howell replied 11 days ago
Thanks so very much for your sweet comments here!!!!