03277: Hyena Pack (2)

[Pingo]

These are the two hyenas from Jason Wiebe's 03277: Hyena Pack (2).  I painted them up as spotted hyenas, as that is what they most look like. I find I am enjoying painting realistic mammals because it gives a lot of opportunity for play with a fairly limited palette. (See, for example, how I recently painted wolves and wolves and wolves, and what I learned from doing it.)

 

There is no WIP thread.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have a photo book of Zimbabwe, so I played a little bit with backgrounds.

 

 

 

 

[kristof65]

Very nice Pingo. 

[NecroMancer]

I really like how you work so many different colors in you painting!  Those spots look great!

[Glitterwolf]

They look terrific!

[malefactus]

They may not be cute puppies, but they are BEAUTIFULLY painted nonetheless. You are developing a real flair for fur. VERY WELL DONE!

[joshuaslater]

Quality!

[Tjrez]

Great job, the spots and muzzle really add to it

[Chaoswolf]

They both look great, and the last two photos (with the the natural background) really help to enhance the look. Excellent work!

[Nightwing]

Wow!  So realistic!!!  Love them. 

[VolksFest]

Their fur above all else is incredibly realistic. Your practice with the wolves have certainly paid off. Awesome!

[Pingo]

Someone else’s nice speedpaint hyena: Kev’s Frostgrave Hyena thread.