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©2006-2009 *Leopreston
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This is the first piece in a series of artwork that is still ongoing (which I am working on over an uncertain length of time). Featuring anthropomorphic characterizations of North American wildlife and influenced by Native American Indian craft and culture, I hope to compile a ‘;portfolio’ (at the moment tentatively titled ‘Native Spirits’;) that will eventually go on sale. I remember mentioning a long while back now, in a different corner of the web, that this portfolio aims to go by a ‘spiritual, folklore and matters of the heart’ kind of theme. The art direction is something different to what I usually do, and this is actually quite a leap for me. I don’t usually concern myself over consistency in style, yet a portfolio of work should really have a familiar feel throughout. I’ve also paid painful attention to the element of realism here… the characters are not my usual ‘animal head on human body’ result, and I’ve reviewed the anatomy so as to give the impression of evolved beings (with opposable thumbs!) I’ve come to the conclusion that I’m either a nerd, or I’ve been reading too much into Darwin’s theories. Btw, I have always had an avid interest in Native American history, culture, craft and so on (sometimes maybe too much; I stink the house out with sage and my coyote-faced dream catcher somewhat freaks people out with it’s ‘eerie stare’;) and I hope that these works will reflect this interest and be enjoyed by others. I’m a big history buff by nature. Back to the actual art (blah, blah), a coyote performs a sacred smudging ceremony with bound sage bundle and feather fan. I’m a sucker for feathers. The picture perhaps came out a little too red/orange, but I’m not complaining too much… honest!

(Artwork © Leona Preston 2005)

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:icongabrielsangel:
Brillant colors! The feeling is kinda like being out in the desert. And great job on the hair! Increadable shading.

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I think I remember you mentioning something about the portfolio years back when i first met you on Elfwood.

I've always haad a fascination with Native American Ceremonies and beliefs. I have several books on such subjects. I also have an unhealthy fascination for The Celts as well.

You so need to get a picture of that Dream catcher!!!

lovely work on this picture hun. I love the Warm colors and the the general figure of the coyote!

I can't wait to see the others you do.
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Interest in Native American history, eh? You'd like my college (the University of Oklahoma). I believe there's a major called Native American Studies, in addition to classes in various tribal languages like Cherokee.
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Beautiful! I envy your l33t coloring skillz.

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excellent work. The detail is so frakin sweet. I like how he doesn't really have complete human hands for some reason.
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Thank you. Yeah, I've tried to keep him more animal than human.
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Aaw, thanks Tracey, but you know there are things that I love about your artwork too! *glomps*
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*Envies* It's nice to hear that they're helping to keep the knowledge of Native American culture alive then! I would love to learn Cree!
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*Hugs you* Thanks. ^_^
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I already commented on your other Native American drawing first and the same practically applies to this one. But, it kinda looks like he's painting a house while high as a kite. And goddam... that sure is one hell of a blunt he's got there. LOL I'm just joshin' ya!

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