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This is my entry for the Anthro "Fortitude" contest that celebrates DA's 7th birthday. [link]

A father lion breathes life into his three-day dead newborn cub. Based upon medieval legend. To me, when a father takes responsibility, it takes a tremendous amount of strength and courage. To me, a lion embodies fortitude to the greatest extent.

Sketched on paper and then colored in Photoshop 7. Reference was used for the antelope, zebra, and wildebeest.

Daily Deviation

Given 2007-08-28

'Lion Breathes Life' by ~FeralityIllustration, won the second prize of deviantART's 7th birthday "7 sins, 7 virtues: Fortitude" Contest. A beautiful concept, well executed. The swirling blue element in this piece is really eye-catching and adds to the overall solemn mood of this image. (Featured by `skifi)

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:iconphoenix-cry:
I love this. So much strenght and emotion. ANd what a beautiful style you have!

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:icontehsaga:
i love it!!! it is so beutiful

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:iconskifi:
Amazing picture, really well done ^____^ I'm proud to add it to the contestants list!

Good luck with the contest! :3

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:iconteh-nika:
Wow, this is beautiful! There's so much power in this picture! I hope you win the contest. =]

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:iconhappylittlejen:
I have to say I think you've got a winner here. Really great interpretation of fortitude.
:iconkittyrose:
:wow:This is an amazing piece with so much power and emotion being reflected. You've done a wonderful job:clap:

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And I believe this may call for a proper introduction, and well
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:iconevilinstinct:
Very nice effect. Good luck with the contest!

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"The surest way to become a pacifist is to join the infantry." -Bill Mauldin
:icontemiree:
Nice work! I love the anatomy, and good work with the detailing. Looks like it took a while! Good luck with the contest. ;)
:iconferalityillustration:
Thank you! I only had about 3 days to color this, so believe it or not, it was quite rushed. ^^;;

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