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15 creative works found
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12×18 colored pencil on “Artagain” paper. Original unavailable. This is a portrait of the Siberian Tiger that resides at the Cleveland Metroparks Zoo. They have a breeding pair right now that are the parents of 2 cubs born in 2004, I believe. The male cub was sent to another zoo but the female was kept at Cleveland. The Siberian Tiger is the largest of the big cats and, as such, is always in serious trouble by various markets using the animals in illegal trade. The sad part is that everything they can get from the cat can be produced synthetically. Completed in 2004
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18×24 pastel on pastelboard. The original is available. Please contact me for further information. / Portrait of a South American Jaguar looking so sweet and innocent.. but don’t let that fool you.. she is still a predator. Scientific Name: Panthera onca / Size: Head and body 3.7-6.1 feet (112-185cm); tail length 1.5-2.5 feet (45-75cm) / Weight: 126-249 pounds (57-113kg) / Distribution: From central Mexico through Central America to Northern Argentina / Habitat: Tropical forest, savanna, scrub, swamps – normally where water is available / Diet: Peccaries, capybaras, tapirs, monkeys, armadillos, river turtles, otters, caimans, and domestic livestock / Reproduction: After a gestation period of 13-15 weeks, female gives birth to 2-4 cubs / Longevity: Up to 12 years (20 in captivity) / Population: Estimated at greater than 10,000 / Status: Near Threatened (information from The Big Cats )
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil on “satin” finish Arches paper. Original available. The Lipizzaner descends from Spanish horses, taking its name from the stud at Lipica, in Slovenia. The stud was founded in 1580, when the Hapsburg Archduke, Charles II, imported 9 stallions and 24 mares from the Iberian Peninsula. He wanted to ensure a supply of showy, predominantly white horses for the ducal stables at Graz and the court stables in Vienna. Complete 2006
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20×24 pastel on grey felt paper. Original is unavailable. / A family of Ringtailed lemurs doing what they do best.. looking cute.. Complete 2003
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil. Original unavailable. The Haflinger of the Austrian Tyrol is distinguished by its striking chestnut or palomino coloring, accompanied by a flaxen man or tail. All Austrian Haflingers bear the Edelseiss brand mark with the letter “H” at its center, and they are sometimes referred to as the Edelweiss Ponies. / The center of Haflinger breeding is the village of Hafling in the Etschlander Mountains in Austria; the principal stud is at Jenesien. Complete 2006
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9×12 watercolor enhanced colored pencil. Original available. The Anglo-Arab is an offshoot of the Arabian and its derivative, the Thoroughbred. It is a horse that should combine the best of both. Such a cross might be expected to inherit some of the Arabian’s qualities of soundness and stamina while incorporating the speed and scope of the Thoroughbred, without its sometimes excitable temperament.. / The breed may be said to have originated in Britain and to have been perfected in France, where Anglo-Arabs have been bred systematically at the great studs of Pau, Pompadour, Tarbes and Gelos for over 150 years. Complete 2007
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18×24 pastel Original is unavailable A double portrait of a pair of cheetahs that used to reside at the Cleveland Metro Parks Zoo. Cheetah cubs have a high mortality rate due to genetic factors and predation by carnivores in competition with the cheetah, such as the lion and hyena. Recent inbreeding causes cheetahs to share very similar genetic profiles. This has led to poor sperm, birth defects, cramped teeth, curled tails, and bent limbs. Some biologists now believe that they are too inbred to flourish as a species. Cheetahs are included on the World Conservation Union (IUCN) list of vulnerable species (African subspecies threatened, Asiatic subspecies in critical situation) as well as on the U.S. ESA: threatened species – Appendix I of CITES (Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species). Approximately 12,400 cheetahs remain in the wild in twenty-five African countries; Namibia has the most, with about 2,500. Another fifty to sixty critically endangered Asiatic cheetahs are thought to remain in Iran. There have been successful breeding programs, including the use of in-vitro fertilization, in zoos around the world. Founded in Namibia in 1990, the Cheetah Conservation Fund’s mission is to be an internationally recognised centre of excellence in research and education on cheetahs and their eco-systems, working with all stakeholders to achieve best practice in the conservation and management of the world’s cheetahs. The Cheetah Conservation Foundation was set up in 1993 for cheetah protection. It is based in South Africa. (info from Wikipedia) Complete 2004
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16×20 colored pencil and ink on a grey matboard. Original is sold. / This was done around 20 years ago also and was an experiment. Seems I did a lot of experimenting 20 years ago!!
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9.5×12.5 pastel enhanced watercolor on heavy watercolor paper (Original sheet was 19.5×21.5, so I quartered it). Available. Talk about fresh? I just finished this one and figured that you are probably sick to death of the puppies (seeing as you can’t really buy them or anything), so I promise – no more puppies!! Originally I was going to do this in watercolor but then realized that it would probably work better as a pastel.. so.. I did both! Have three more to do on the same size paper but they aren’t even laid out yet!! An Easter lily is any one of a number of flowers, generally grown and sold as a pot plant or as a cut flower for the Easter festival. The plants include / Lilium longiflorum, a scented lily, which is most commonly sold by the name Easter lily in North America and other parts of the world. This is the most commercially important of the plants called by this name. Zantedeschia aethiopica, an Arum lily, which became a symbol of the Irish republicanism after the Easter Rising of 1916. This flower is also called the Calla lily in North America. Other plants may sometimes be called by this name. They include / Madonna lily, or Lilium candidum, though it is usually June flowering / Daffodils / Zephyranthes atamasco (information from Wikipedia) Completed 2008
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18×24 colored pencil. Original available. Just remember what I said about color.. and I never believed that I could find such outrageous colors on lizards!! Completed 1998
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19×24 colored pencil. Original available. The Yorkshire Terrier, (often called simply the Yorkie), is a breed of small dog in the toy category. The long-haired terrier is known for its playful demeanor and distinctive blue and tan coat. Yorkies can be very small, usually weighing not more than lb ( kg); the standard of this breed does not mention the minimum weight accepted nor does it specify a height. Based on registrations of the American Kennel Club, Yorkshire Terriers became the second most popular dog breed in the United States in 2006, trailing only the Labrador Retriever. / Appearance / General / The Yorkshire Terrier breed standard specifies that the dog should have a compact, athletic build suitable for an active lifestyle; and hold itself in an upright, confident manner. The Yorkie has a free, jaunty gait, with both head and tail held high. For Yorkies, toy stature does not necessarily mean frail or fragile. / Coat and color / Yorkshire Terriers are a long-haired breed with no undercoat, which means that they do not shed as much as their short haired friends. Rather, their hair is like human hair in that it grows continuously and falls out rarely (only when brushed or broken). Additionally, since Yorkies carry less dander on their coat, they generally do not have the unpleasant “wet dog” odor when wet, and they may not affect as many people who suffer from dog-related allergies. Yorkie puppies are born with a black and tan coat, and normally have black hairs mixed in with the tan until they are matured. The breed standard for adult Yorkies places prime importance on coat color, quality and texture. The hair must be glossy, fine and silky. However, some have very fine hair, making it feel a bit different and are harder to care for. From the back of the neck to the base of the tail, the coat should be a dark steel-blue (not silver-blue)- never mingled with fawn, bronze or black hairs. Hair on the tail should be a darker blue. On the head, chest and legs, hair should be a bright, rich tan, and darker at the roots than in the middle, shading to still lighter tan at the tips. Some Yorkies never turn the usual blond and continue to be gray. There should be no dark hairs intermingled with any of the tan in adult dogs. Many Yorkies do not conform to the standard for coat color; the tan may range from a very light blonde to a darker brown, while the body may be black or silvery gray. Many pet-quality Yorkies have “wooley” coats which are completely black across the back. The hair never “breaks” into the dark steel blue that is preferred in the breed because the coat texture is not a pure silk – the favorable coat texture. The Yorkie’s nose, lips, eye-rims, paw-pads and nails should be darkly pigmented. The breed standard requires that the Yorkshire Terrier’s hair be perfectly straight (not wavy). For show purposes, the coat is grown-out long and parted down the middle of the back, but may be trimmed to floor length to give ease of movement and a neater appearance. Hair on the feet and the tips of ears are also be trimmed. The traditional long coat is extremely high maintenance, requiring hours of daily brushing. To maintain the long coats of show dogs (between exhibitions), the hair may be wrapped in rice paper, tissue paper or plastic, after a light oiling with a coat oil made for show coats, which prevents the hairs from being broken easily and keeps the coat in condition. The oil has to be washed out once a week and the wraps must be fixed periodically during the week to prevent them from sliding down and breaking the hair. As a more practical alternative, many Yorkie-owners opt to keep the dog’s coat trimmed to a shorter all-over length. (Information from Wikipedia) Complete 2002
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19×24 colored pencil. Original available. / The Australian Shepherd is a breed of working dog that was developed in the Western United States in the 19th century from several different breeds. Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not in fact originate in Australia. Like all working breeds, the Aussie has considerable energy and drive and usually needs a job to do. It often excels at dog sports such as frisbee and dog agility. Quick FactsAustralian Shepherd Quick Facts —-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—-—- / / Weight: 16-34 kg 35-65 lbs / Height: 43-58 cm 18-23 inches / Coat: Double coat / Coat (cont): Medium length / Activity level: High / Learning rate: High / Temperament: Responsive, active, friendly to owners / Guard dog ability: Medium-high / Watch-dog ability: High / Litter size: 5-8 / Life span: Median 12-13 years Appearance / The blue merle Aussie is the best-known coloring for this breed.The breed’s general appearance varies greatly depending on the particular line’s emphasis. As with many working breeds that are also shown in the ring, there are differences of opinion among breeders over what makes an ideal Australian Shepherd. In addition the breed can be split into two distinct lines – working and show dogs. Working dogs tend to have shorter coats, thinner and sometimes smaller whilst the show lines are bred according to breed standard and can have long fur. / Size / Reflecting the great variation that exists in the breed, an Aussie can stand between 18 and 23 inches (46 to 58 cm) at the withers and weigh between 35 and 60 pounds (16 to 34 kg). For show dogs, females should fall in the lower ranges and males in the higher ranges. There is a conflict, though, concerning the Miniature Australian Shepherd. Since there is no strict height or weight measurements, some say mini Aussies are the same as the original breed, simply smaller, and should not be considered a separate breed. Others stick to an opinion that minis were bred separately and should be their own breed. (Information from Wikipedia) Complete 2001
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11×14 scratchboard (Ampersand) Original unavailable. Just loved the way these two animals looked and it really worked out well on scratchboard. Complete 2000
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9×12 colored pencil. Original available. Another piece of the series. Complete 2006
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10×14 watercolor enhanced colored pencil. Original unavailable. For most of the 20th century the continental black rhino was the most numerous of all rhino species. Around 1900 there were probably several hundred thousand living in Africa. During the later half of the 20th century their number severely reduced from an estimated 70,000 in the late 1960s to only 10,000 to 15,000 in 1981. In the early 1990s the number dipped below 2500, and in 2004 it was reported that only 2,410 black rhinos remained. According to the International Rhino Foundation, the total African population has since then slightly recovered to 3,610 by 2003. According to a July 2006 report by the World Conservation Union, a recent survey of the West African Black Rhino, which once ranged across the savannahs of western Africa but had dropped to just 10, concluded the subspecies to be extinct. The northern white is soon to join the western black rhino on the extinction list as its last noted numbers were as few as 4. The only rhino that has recovered somewhat from the brink of extinction is the southern white whose numbers now are estimated around 14,500, up from fewer than 50 in the first decade of the 20th Century. The Black Rhinoceros has been pushed to the brink of extinction by illegal poaching for their horn and by loss of habitat. The horn is used in traditional Chinese medicine, and is said by herbalists to be able to revive comatose patients, cure fevers and aid male sexual stamina and fertility. The purported effectiveness of the use of rhino horn in treating any illness has not been confirmed by medical science. In June of 2007, the first-ever documented case of the medicinal sale of black rhino horn in the United States (confirmed by genetic testing of the confiscated horn) occurred at a Traditional Chinese Medicine supply store in Portland, Oregon’s Chinatown. It is used in the Middle East to make ornately carved handles for ceremonial daggers called jambiyas. Demand for these exploded in the 1970s causing the Black Rhinoceros population to decline 96% between 1970 and 1992. To say that this was time consuming would be an understatement. The wrinkles were enough to almost drive me batty.. but I managed to finish this one.. on to the elephant!! Complete 2008
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