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The "Tiger!" Series
By Brad Carraway

Throughout mankinds existence the tiger has fueled our most primal imaginations. They are the invincible stalkers of the forests, both beautiful and deadly. In our myths and legends they have served as both mankinds ally and antagonist. The tiger has played a part in the mythology of nearly all of the indigenous cultures from the Asian continent, and the powerful imagery of this predator has permeated into the common psyche of mankind across the globe.

Tigers are one of the most easily recognized animals on the planet, yet in recent centuries they have been disappearing from our world at an alarming rate. Through over hunting, habitat destruction and poaching, the encroachment of man has pushed the whole species of tigers to the brink of extinction. Several species have already become extinct with others in extreme danger. Conservation steps are being taken to preserve the population left in the wild, but more needs to be done if there is to be a future in our world for these truly magnificent creatures. The “Tiger” Series is a celebration of the raw power, grace and majesty that is the tiger of our legends, as well as a call to keep the species from becoming nothing more than a myth.

In response to this call, a portion of the sales from this series will be donated to various conservation groups in support of their ongoing efforts in tiger conservation and educational programs in Asia and around the world.

Thank you for your support.


~ Brad :painter:

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:iconbutterfly87:
Wonderful!The head of the tiger is so big, but that has a very wonderful effect!So very well done!!!:wow:
:iconmerlinseye:
Thanks for the comment. I'm glad you like it. The original painting is actually pretty close to true to life dimensions for a tiger. That is one big noggin.

Thanks again, - Brad
:iconmejony:
:faint: sooo goood! pastels?

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:iconmerlinseye:
I'm glad you like them. It's a mix of watercolors, inks and colored pencils.
I've had quite a few people ask if it was pastel. I think that it is due to the
blended effect of the converging mediums.

Thanks for your comment and your faves, I really appreciate it. - Brad
:iconmikey128:
I looove tigers and this is just astounding :jawdrop: I might be able to draw but I have almost no skill at all for coloring (dangit).

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:iconit-hammar:
It looks soft! Makes me just want to go ahead and pet it. Awesome work!

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WOOOOOOOOOOO BEAUTIFUL!!!!

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