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Steve Irwin by ~Raats:iconRaats:

Categories Traditional Art > Mixed Media

©2006-2009 ~Raats
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Artist's Comments

My real job has been keeping me very busy, so I havn't had time to do any artwork.

However I was encouraged pick up the pencils after the unexpected death of Ozzie icon Steve Irwin, when my youngest daughter asked if I could do a drawing of him.

Time unfortunately dictated that this piece ended up being a very quick drawing. I specifically chose reference for the main portrait that was NOT typical of the mad Irwin and selected a circle for the layout because I felt it enhanced the idea of a tribute.

COlored pencil and acrylic paint on paper

Comments


:iconkenx18:
~kenx18 Sep 17, 2006, 5:27:42 AM
wow its nice... haizh... but i stil cant believe that he is dead...
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=wytherwing Sep 17, 2006, 5:27:47 AM
it's a wonderful tribute! great job! :thumbsup:

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"Ride hard... Live free!"
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*freya50 Sep 17, 2006, 6:23:42 AM
I think it is special that you did this and underyour skilled hands it turned out very well. :+fav: :wave:

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--Bob
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~RyuDan Sep 17, 2006, 7:30:14 AM
Fantastic

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~C4ym4n Sep 17, 2006, 7:37:09 AM
That is one amazing piece of work. Such a shame that he had to leave this world too early.
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~eniles Sep 17, 2006, 8:49:53 AM
Beautiful work, fast or not.. you've captured the essence of the man. A wonderful tribute for your daughter, my sons, and fans all over.

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Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world.
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*SkyDisaster Sep 17, 2006, 9:39:39 AM
This is amazing ... a quick drawing ... U got the likness pretty darn good! This is the first drawing here on DA, since his death that really sticks out! Awesome!

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My Website: [link]
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~mecheetah16 Sep 17, 2006, 11:07:31 AM
this is an amazing tribute. your a wonderful artist. thank you for using your skills to remember steve

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"today's hi-tech cheetah does not settle for trying to outrun its prey. now, thanks to modern science and strategically placed radio-shacks, cheetahs hunt with lasers..."

In loving memory of Steve Irwin
always remember....9/4/2006
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~pat-flip Sep 17, 2006, 11:43:12 AM
im gonna put a link to this in my jouranl! :D

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I put the "Sexy" in Dyslexia! :D

1f u c4n r34d th1s u r34lly n33d t0 g37 l41d.
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~aznxenocide Sep 17, 2006, 1:00:57 PM
FANTASTIC work...this is amazing. great job! Thanks for doing this.

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O God! that I could be bounded in a nutshell and count myself a king of infinite space! ~ Hamlet
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