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Published: 2015-02-23 02:34:13 +0000 UTC; Views: 9498; Favourites: 176; Downloads: 0
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"It seemed humans, the scientifically minded ones at least, were either tempting death or trying to prolong life. Surely that was an indication of madness."
-Kady Cross, The Girl with the Iron Touch
This was my submission for the Industry Workshops "Big Game Hunting" competition. Rather than depict an image of an endangered species about to be killed, I instead explored the concept of a biologist doing some field research that may have sneaked a little too close to one of the last Wooly Rhinos.
Disclaimer: The weapon she is reaching for fires non-lethal tranquilizer darts, I do not endorse the harming of endangered species!
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Comments: 10
Awesome feel of movement in this piece! Really dynamic and captures the intensity of the moment perfectly!
And the details on her outfit are also equally amazing!
The only issue I have with this is the way she's reaching for something on her back which, to me, seems somewhat unnatural and stiff.
Maybe that is because we never actually see such a pose stopped in time to really appreciate what it does look like, or because there's some funky anatomy going on.
Either way, I think we've established by now that carrying "quick draw" stuff on your back is "logistically challenging". ^^"
But yeah, like I said, awesome piece of art! I do not see enough of such dynamic pieces around here and it's great to see an artist who's not afraid to take on a bit of a challenge!
Much like the girl in the picture.
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A true pleasure, Angelique ... you're most welcome
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Quite stunning. I do like how you present the character as a Biologist seeking only to study the animals. Gives her some extra character and personality.
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Thanks, I appreciate the feedback, it's really tricky trying to give a character more personality, so it really means a lot 
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