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Judi · Jun 09, 2009 09:33:14 AM

Hi everyone. Here is my latest design, Christian the lion. This cub was inspired by the true story of a lion cub purchased from Harrods Department store in England in the early 1970's. Christian was rasied then released successfully in Africa. It's a wonderful story so I decide to create Christian when he was a young cub.

This lion cub is life sized. Head to tail 32", head to rump 18". Markings are airbrushed. He is hand sewn from real alpaca fur. He has a double jointed neck, glass eyes, leather toes and pads, Heavily weighted paws for posing. bear_original

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dangerbears · Jun 09, 2009 09:54:47 AM

He's gorgeous, Judi! A lovely homage to the real-life cub Christian and to cats in general.

Becky

EvaJ · Jun 09, 2009 10:29:22 AM

Another wonderful lion. I just love your work bear_wub

mjbears · Jun 09, 2009 10:35:42 AM

omg he is beautiful i adore him very much i am a leo star sign and have fallen in love with him what a cute facex great job judix

valewoodbears · Jun 09, 2009 10:44:27 AM

Awww what an absolute beauty he is, love the picture in the middle just laying down bear_wub

Pauline

Judi · Jun 09, 2009 11:33:34 AM

Thanks Ladies. hug hug hug hug hug hug I fell in love with the You-Tube video played to Whitney Housten's "I Will Always Love You." If you have not seen this you should . It will make you cry.

Laurie · Jun 09, 2009 12:19:57 PM

What a handsome boy Judi...love him bear_wub
Laurie hug

2catkiss · Jun 09, 2009 12:28:53 PM

Beautiful ! His eyes are incredible.
really really nice job...He's wonderful bear_wub

Kind Regards,
Lee Ann

bearyfun732 · Jun 09, 2009 01:47:06 PM

wow! bear_shocked christian is very realistic and quite a cute chap! bear_laugh

bearkidz · Jun 09, 2009 07:01:43 PM

Stunning creation, love your work! bear_wub

Marion bear_original

Gijzette · Jun 09, 2009 08:51:23 PM

Judi,

You have done an amazing job with him. If I didn't know better I would think he is real.

Hugs,

thebearguys · Jun 09, 2009 08:55:22 PM

Found the video Judi, if anyone is interested in seeing it. You have done a beautiful job, very lifelike and so adorable.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HjWtRYaxmWM

big hugs

Shane

Abby&Ellie Originalz · Jun 09, 2009 09:01:54 PM

Hi Judi!
He's gorgeous! I just love him and his story. I have heard and watched his story. I was sobbing after watching it...truly a touching story.
Another work of art! Wonderful job!
With kindest regards, Patsy

TamiL · Jun 09, 2009 09:42:02 PM

Hey Sis, he is wonderful, just beautiful work as always!!! clap clap

aerianna · Jun 09, 2009 10:26:17 PM

He is truly stunning, Judi! I am so impressed! I love how you sculpted his face, he is amazingly realistic.

Aeri

Linda · Jun 09, 2009 10:45:16 PM

Judi, he's beautiful. You really have managed to capture the nature of the beast! bear_wub

suejennings · Jun 09, 2009 11:04:25 PM

His eyes are mesmerising! Amazing. His fur looks so lovely and soft.

La De Da' Bears · Jun 09, 2009 11:06:44 PM

He is stunning Judi! bear_wub

Judi · Jun 10, 2009 04:57:59 AM

You ae all so kind ro me. Thank you ever so much. hug hug hug hug

Thanks for the link Shane. I just love that clip. bear_wub and never tire of watching it.

Buttercup Bears · Jun 10, 2009 05:29:44 PM

speechless clap clap clap clap clap absolute perfection Hugs Lynne xxx bear_wub

Goldelocs Bears · Jun 10, 2009 05:41:18 PM

Beautiful bear_wub He has such captivating eyes!

boohbears · Jun 10, 2009 11:08:32 PM

Hi Judi,
Your Christian is absolutely gorgeous. I love his face, it is so real looking - his eyes are amazing.
Hugs,
Janice

Melisa Nichols · Jun 10, 2009 11:29:32 PM

He is amazing! You've given him such a winning personality! bear_wub clap clap clap

Jellybelly Bears · Jun 11, 2009 05:43:44 AM

awwwww Judi bear_wub what a fluffy cutiepie!!

desertmountainbear · Jun 11, 2009 06:20:26 AM

Hi Judy, when you make you big cats, you can see the incredible love you have for these animals, it comes right through in their faces every time you make one. I love the story of Christian, I keep it bookmarked on my computer and every once in a while I watch it and get all teary at the happy ending, and the love that can be between man and beast. What a wonderful tribute, he is just beautiful
Joanne

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