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Holding Tight to Mama

A tiger lying still while cub reclines on her back

20 total reviews 
Comment from helvi2


Hi Glena, Love the tigress and her cub! I can picture a real cub doing just this! The colorful background adds to the enjoyment of this image. Mom looks alert and is looking out for her playful cub! Nice presentation! :o) Nancy

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much, artist friend Nancy, and for reviewing. Glad you liked the painting. Means so much to me.
Comment from Brendaartwork18


Overall this is a very good attempt to produce an excellent quite realistic approach to these two tigers. Depending how you view this I can see a modernistic approach showing fine detail. However in realiatic mode the posing appears wooden, i feel no movement of heart beat natural. It seems an excellent poster type of production. The fur is good. Attention to detail also and the defused background works well.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
    Thank you, artist friend, Brenda. How are you? You have been on my mind for a while. Hope you are feeling more and more comforted each day. I originally did this for the wildlife but couldn't get it finished in time. I had the background more of a solid green. I am still learning acrylics.
reply by Brendaartwork18 on 06-Dec-2022
    Yes it us showing good work and increasing ability. I am not good, very down. Nothi g to look forward to
reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
    I understand how you feel. We continue to pray for you and love you much. I am writing more in your first email I have.
reply by Brendaartwork18 on 10-Dec-2022
    Thank you, I will reply shortly. I am travelling and will catch up when home. Xx
reply by the author on 13-Dec-2022
    Glad you are traveling; hope this will enable even more healing. Take care.
reply by Brendaartwork18 on 13-Dec-2022
    😘
Comment from CorbyLinda


This is a very good painting of mama and baby. I think a little more detail on their hair would be better as up close it looks like you just did squiggly lines not actual hair strokes. Also the whiskers need to be sharp and straight. Overall I just love the painting. It's very good just needs more finer touches.

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
    Thank you, artist friend Linda. I photographed this with two different cameras and perhaps should have uploaded the other. I did the whiskers with acrylics; some over or not over white jelly pen and don't know why they don't show here very well. I originally did this for the wildlife contest but couldn't get it finished in time and had the background more of a solid green.
reply by CorbyLinda on 06-Dec-2022
    Oh the solid geeen would have been so nice. Well it?s beautiful and I still gave a five because I believe that it deserves it.
reply by CorbyLinda on 09-Dec-2022
    Oh Glena your art is amazing. I love all that you do :)
Comment from A6fttallgal


Such a beautiful piece Glena! Mama looks very protective over her little cub. You've captured the detail in their fur and eyes beautifully and the colors are spot on! Well done!

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much, artist friend Pauline. I originally did this for the wildlife contest but couldn't get it finished in time and had the background more of a solid green. For the beauty contest I mixed up the background more. I really appreciate the "6" and am greatly encouraged. Appreciate you and your work so much.
Comment from Charlotte Morse


This is a beautiful painting Glena! You've captured the expressions of both the mother and cub's faces so well. I love the cub's little paws resting on mum's back.
Charlotte

 Comment Written 05-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 06-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much, artist friend, Charlotte. I am still working in acrylics. Originally intended the work to enter the wildlife contest but couldn't finish it in time.
reply by Charlotte Morse on 06-Dec-2022
    Oh what a shame, I think it would have done well.
Comment from avmurray


This is such a tender scene with the baby tiger holding on to his Mama. Especially the mama tiger is well done, and then especially the eyes. But both of them are well painted paying such a good attention to details. If this had been my painting I would have done a more neutral and smooth background, but I do appreciate that this is a matter of taste. Good use of high lights and fine brush work.

The format and the tight framing has worked so well, and the two of them are well placed on the canvas. It is a really lovely and well done painting Glena.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022
    Thank you, artist friend avmurray. I agree with you and had thought about the neutral background.
reply by avmurray on 05-Dec-2022
    You are more than welcome Glena.
Comment from Jewell McChesney


I am very impressed with your beautiful painting! Looks so real, I could pet them.
The details you captured on the eyes and fur are extraordinary!
Great work!

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022
    Thank you so very much, artist friend Jewell. I appreciate your review and fine words, and, oh, yes, the "6" very much. Thanks for being my friend on this site.
Comment from ElliR


Oh but I do! I do enjoy this precious cub and mother acrylic painting. It is very beautiful and skillful created. It must be one of your best. Love them a lot . Great work!

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much artist friend, ElliR. You have made my day with the review and "6".
Comment from nikman


A good looking image posted here into the competition together with interesting and detailed notes. Your fine, full and appropriate composition offers us an enjoyable view of mother and cub. Textures, colours and tones are good.
Well painted and good luck!


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 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022
    Thank you so very much, artist friend Nikman.
Comment from Shirlenadesigner


The quality of this art is so realistic and well painted Glena. I love that you gave it such a autumn tinted background which brings the tiger and cub to the fore front in thier full beautiful glory. This is excellent work.

 Comment Written 04-Dec-2022


reply by the author on 04-Dec-2022
    Thank you so much, artist friend, Shirlena. You made my day and I also really appreciate the "6" and your encouragement with such outstanding words. I am humbled and honored.
reply by Shirlenadesigner on 04-Dec-2022
    It's the truth Glena. Those stars are deserved