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Special Tigers of the World .... #8294848
12/27/24 06:53 PM
12/27/24 06:53 PM
Joined: Mar 2011
Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
Sharon Online content OP
"American Honey"
Sharon  Online Content OP
"American Honey"

Joined: Mar 2011
Montana ,Rocky Mtns.
They were a myth for years. No one believed the witnesses.

Odisha Simlipal Tiger Reserve, India . Home of the Royal Bengal Tiger. But not just any Bengal tiger.

They were discovered in 2007. The hide of one, confiscated from a poacher in 1992, confirmed what locals had been reporting.

A magnificent, rare Black Tiger. More than 60 % of the reserve's tigers are black. Nowhere else on earth are these pseudo-melanistic Bengal tigers seen.

Biologists studying them have said that the characteristic has given selective advantage to the tigers. The dark forests there allow these tigers better camo than normal coloured ones , they can hunt better. Pseudo-melanistic tigers have much more black on them. Since they live isolated from other tigers, in breeding is said to produce this colour. However, there has been no signs of inbreeding depression , no loss of fitness or strength. There are plans to help stabilize the community by introduction of some normal tigers from outside the reserve.

They are not entirely black, and are therefore more accurately described as being pseudo-melanistic.

Reported number vary , as they are difficult to find and the forest is very dense. There are a decent number of them documented so far.

When I ran across a photo of one, I was transfixed. I immediately wondered if our Jack knows of these. I figured he does. I just may do another one sometime. They are each one amazing and different.

As usual, I begin with light tones then layer darker ones til the blacks . The paper is a rough toothed Stonehenge , 22 x 17 inches. A light creamy yellow beige. My camera and scanner went crazy with the influence of tones , so the paper colour isn't right on but close enough. I focused on getting the tiger's tones foremost.

No background. Strictly a biologist study. I took a little artistic license on this, Jack.

I hope you all enjoy this adventure.

So here is the project, from start to finish, with some photos of these amazing tigers. First, the psychedelic light tones.
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This is my first serious tiger project. I wasn't prepared for the confusing trails of stripes, especially these, as a reverse negative film. I ended up having to resort to paint by numbers - in each vein labeling either B for black, or O for orange...even then sometimes I "painted" myself into a corner and had to change the order of stripes...many eye rest breaks were in order. The paint by numbers are just seen in the below close up.
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Finally, the finished...
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Some neat photos...
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Jack. You were right. The tiger is the most magnificent animal on the face of the earth.

I was thinking of you during this entire project.

Face to the wind, on the surface, my friend.

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294852
12/27/24 06:55 PM
12/27/24 06:55 PM
Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
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Joined: Dec 2006
Northern Maine
Beautiful


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#1 goal=Trap a wolverine
Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294855
12/27/24 06:56 PM
12/27/24 06:56 PM
Joined: Jan 2014
Central Oregon
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Joined: Jan 2014
Central Oregon
Incredible work Ms Sharon


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Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294893
12/27/24 07:36 PM
12/27/24 07:36 PM
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Swords Creek, VA
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Swords Creek, VA
Beautiful!!!!

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294896
12/27/24 07:37 PM
12/27/24 07:37 PM
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Coldspring Texas
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Coldspring Texas
Very nice


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Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294904
12/27/24 07:41 PM
12/27/24 07:41 PM
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Pennsylvania
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Joined: Jan 2023
Pennsylvania
Stunning! I love the dark on his back. Thank you for sharing your work. You’re a gem

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294912
12/27/24 07:56 PM
12/27/24 07:56 PM
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Vernal, Utah, USA
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Marvelous. So interesting they have the same white triangle on the back of their ears as bobcats. Some adaptive advantage? The Creator's artistry is so magnificent. Beautiful art work Sharon. Thanks for sharing!


United we stand.
Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294915
12/27/24 08:00 PM
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MD
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MD
Wow!
That's all I can say, WOW!

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294918
12/27/24 08:09 PM
12/27/24 08:09 PM
Joined: May 2011
Oakland, MS
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Oakland, MS
While I'm impressed with everything about this.... it was especially neat to watch you bring his eyes to life!


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Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294960
12/27/24 08:42 PM
12/27/24 08:42 PM
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MN
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MN
Great work, I've never heard of black tigers, very cool.

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294961
12/27/24 08:42 PM
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Awesome

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294964
12/27/24 08:47 PM
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Ohio
Outstanding!

Thank you for explaining and sharing you talents.


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Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: la4wd54] #8294965
12/27/24 08:47 PM
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Amazing!


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Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8294972
12/27/24 08:50 PM
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Simply stunning. The animals and the art work. Thank you so much for sharing.

Special thank you for sharing the in progress pictures.

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8295013
12/27/24 09:17 PM
12/27/24 09:17 PM
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Eastern Shore, MD
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Eastern Shore, MD
Dang Miss Sharon

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8295034
12/27/24 09:27 PM
12/27/24 09:27 PM
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Very stunning work as always Sharon , I'm in awe of your dedication to get it right then to share it with us !

Allan


You're friend along the snare line .
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Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8295086
12/27/24 10:08 PM
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Unreal !!


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Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8295133
12/27/24 10:59 PM
12/27/24 10:59 PM
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Always been a fan of your work, however this is way out there, I mean this is really something else, and those eye's
My word you have the gift !!!


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Sorry if my opinions or replies offend you, they are not meant to !

Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8295154
12/27/24 11:30 PM
12/27/24 11:30 PM
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Oregon
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Outstanding work! You never cease to amaze.


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Re: Special Tigers of the World .... [Re: Sharon] #8295168
12/27/24 11:52 PM
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Beautifully done,the detail is amazing

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