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LuxembearsHi everyone. I said I would post before and after photos of a tiger...well, I had some of my last tiger but forgot to download and accidentally deleted them 
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Anyway.... I now have new before and after photos of my latest tiger, SHERCON (my daughter named him after the tiger from Jungle Book).
The tiger is 18" tall made from entirely WHITE mohair. I feels weird while sewing up this big 'kitty' all by hand. This type of mohair needs to be sewn by hand or it slips all over the place.
Here he is before his several coats of paint: NAKED TIGER 
....and here is is AFTER being airbrushed: 
I just found out from TBCI that they are doing an article on these exact photos. 
They'll be in the September issue.
I think tigers in and of themselves are works of art by God. I think He must have been feeling especially artistic the day he created tigers. 
Luxembearsooohhh I just looked at these photos side by side. The naked tiger is scary!!
Apple Dumpling DesignsHe's not scary Judi...he's em-BARE-assed because he's nekkid!!!! :crackup: :crackup:
Charlotte Des Roches Designswhat a transformation!!!Awesome!!! Have you done a white tiger????
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LuxembearsThanks guys!
Yes, I want to do a white tiger...but I just love adding all the layers of color...it's fun to see them evolve. I'm itching to do a snow leopard and I have a new lion partially completed.
I love big cats. 
Charlotte Des Roches DesignsOhhhh yes...a snow leopard!!!! that would be most wonderful!!!
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Pumpkin & Pickle BearsWow - that is truly AMAZING!!!
You have such a brilliant talent Judi! I LOVE your tigers!!!
Judi you are one talented Lady and your airbrushing skills are amazing.
Thanks for sharing a before and after - gorgeous tiger!
Hugs
Carolyn
Just amazing work Judi, thank you so much for sharing the photos - your airbrushing is truly a work of art. Just incredible.
Baird'sBears Amazing, Judi--what a treat to see him in his Birthday Suit! Looking at Shercon reminded me of Blake's poem. It's one of the 'Songs of Experience', companion to 'The Lamb' in 'Songs of Innocence'. It's supposed to represent a 'fallen' human point of view, but I think it captures the tiger's beauty and mystery and general awesomeness:
TIGER, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Could frame thy fearful symmetry?
In what distant deeps or skies 5
Burnt the fire of thine eyes?
On what wings dare he aspire?
What the hand dare seize the fire?
And what shoulder and what art
Could twist the sinews of thy heart? 10
And when thy heart began to beat,
What dread hand and what dread feet?
What the hammer? what the chain?
In what furnace was thy brain?
What the anvil? What dread grasp 15
Dare its deadly terrors clasp?
When the stars threw down their spears,
And water'd heaven with their tears,
Did He smile His work to see?
Did He who made the lamb make thee? 20
Tiger, tiger, burning bright
In the forests of the night,
What immortal hand or eye
Dare frame thy fearful symmetry?
Mountain Dreamer BearsAwesome work Judi! so cool to see the before and after versions side by side. Thanks for sharing. Can't wait to see your lion! and yuour snow leopard? or white tiger? or both?
:clap: :clap:
Back Road BearsSo, I've only looked at your tigers a hundred times but never paid enough attention to his toes. When he's naked I see them more. Anyway, are they needlefelted??
Regardless, how cool to see before & after photos!!!
Posts: 8,574He thinks your tiger deserved every accolade and $ it earned!
Now that's ART!
Bears by EdieThat is absolutely AMAZING, Judi!!!! You are one talented artist!
Past Time Bears
Dolls N DreamsThat is really amazing Sis!
I love your little Tigers!
You do such beautiful work.
Bears by JodiWowie Zowie !! That is truely amazing !! :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: :clap: You are really an artist . I can't believe it ,too cool. Thanks for sharing.
Jodi Falk
Posts: 3,540 Wow!!!! Your airbrushing is absolutely stunning Judi Getting to see the before and after photos really brings it home how much work goes into getting that gorgeous, gorgeous coat!
Do you have to cover the nose or the paws when airbrushing to prevent 'splatter'??? I know nothing about airbrushing, so I'm curious 
Maybe this will be good incentive for me to finally jump into airbrushing LOL...although my attempts won't look this nice 
DoodlebearsHugs Jane.
LutonTHAT IS TOTALLY AMAZING !!!
Oh you must do a white tiger !!!!
Hugs
Claire
Fabulous work Judi! I love your tigers and I'd love to see a white tiger...they are so awesome!!
LutonI would like to get into more detailed airbrushing for my bears!!
What airbrush system do you use Judi????
Hugs
Claire
Kiprie BearsWow Judi !!! absolutely out standing !! :clap: :photo:
I said this before but I Larrrrrrrrve your tiger !!
Thanks for sharing your pics. it's really amazing !!
hugs
Marie
LuxembearsWhen he's naked I see them more. Anyway, are they needlefelted??
Thanks Daphne Yes, the toes are needlefelted on the tops/whites and as you could figure out, also the black parts. I had a devil of a time on my very first Tiger. I had no idea how his toes woudl turn out. They took me much longer to do than his airbrushing. 
LuxembearsWow! Thank you very much everyone! What a great comments to read this moring
Deb, I don't use any masks when airbushing on bears or tigers. I use a very fine mist/spray of paint. With a acommercial airbrush I can turn the paint flow down so fine I can paint very small dots....like on his cheeks. It is all done freehand. It is so much fun..it's like the icing on the cake.
