SciFi and Fantasy Art: Breaking the Circle

I love this picture! I LOVE big cats! I can't believe you haven't gotten Mods choice for this!

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "Thank you a lot! Well, it's always a matter of taste of the mod that processes the ticket whether something gets chosen. "

Jeezus.. I love it. *Tears* I love how they're in the same stance.. and I love the... everything. I know it has nothing to do with it's original purpose, but the picture fits perfectly to an Anthro character I have.. can I use this pic? Please!?

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "Depends on what you understand by "using" it. You may very well save it for your own personal, non-commercial use. If you want to show it anywhere in public, though - e.g. on a webpage - you'll need to give properly credits to me and provide a link back to my gallery. For everything else you should contact me by e-mail and describe what's in your mind. Thank you very much for your comment! I'm glad you like this picture so much! "

OH MY GOD!!!! I LOVE IT! the story behind it makes it even better!

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "Thank you very much. That background story makes it less fantasy and more connected to real life. Maybe that's the strength in it. "

Or tiger- oops. Big cats confuse me lol

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "*g*"

I don't know if you've ever seen the kids film 'The Road to ElDorado'? There's a bit on that where the evil holy man links his soul with that of a stone Jaguar and his actions are mirrored by this statute and ity breaks out and he causes havok before being stopped by the heros aww (well, it is a kiddy film lol). But it remeinded me of that at first.

But then read the back story and wow- so much better. Strength of women. Great idea! So very cool!

I love the ghost effect. I actually saw the woman first, then the ghost so that was like 'shocker!' Amazing. I like how dark it looks too. Highly effective.

I've rambled long enough lol. Very brilliant picture. *Pats lion*

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "Thank you very much, Ruth! I don't know that film. A moving statue of a Jaguar sounds pretty cool, I think. Maybe that would make a good painting as well. Anyway, it was great fun painting this ghost-like tiger."

Oh this is so wonderful. I hope you get a mods for this wonderful piece!

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "Thank you very much. It's just been an update so it won't get a Mod's Choice. "

OH

WOW

I think I have a new favorite piece of art ever! Or if not, definitely in the top 5! I could seriously just look at this for hours.

Eh, why not? I think I will!

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "Woohoo! Thanks a lot! What are the other four? Just curious ... ;-)"

This is really cool. It's almost like a dream I had once...

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "Now that you say it, it really looks very dream-like. "

Reminds me a bit of tocotronic's "der panther"!

Esther S. Brendel (Maiden name: Esther S. Wetzel) replies: "Hmm, I don't know that one and haven't found anything by a quick search. Do you have a link?"

This is outrageously amazing !!! You did this in oils ??? To me this is way beyond human ability!!! Way too frelling good !!! I would gladly bow to you if I wasn’t so old ...I’d just get stuck !!! Unbelievable !!!