The Spirit To Thrive by romanceworks
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We are given the gift of life
And no one knows
What great joy and
What great sorrow
Life will give us tomorrow
The strong among us
Find the will to survive
Feel joy in being alive
And the spirit to thrive.
Credits:
This is Nikita, an African lioness, and a true survivor with such a strong spirit. She was found chained to a wall in a crack house, bone-thin with huge swellings on her elbows from always being on concrete. Today she is strong, playful, proud, and thriving at the Big Cat Rescue in Tampa, Florida.
I am so thankful for the caring people who save and help these beautiful creatures. Here is a link if you would like to read more: Rescue
Special thanks to Summer (Summer1412) for allowing me to make a portrait from her wonderful photo of Nikita. Image created in Photoshop CS, using lioness photo and painting techniques.
Wishing everyone a wonderful Thanksgiving.:o)
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Comments (53)
wabe
Majestic. Just a gorgeous portrait this is. Of a great character. Excellent piece Carol.
FrenchKiss
Oh that poor beast! How sad for her. I am so glad she was found and saved.
capelito
FAntastic work!
Petra-S
Brilliant!!!!!
RodolfoCiminelli
Fantastic portrait my friend....!!!!
Gor111
Oh what a lovely lion portrait of this so beautiful looking lion lady! It's a pleasure to look at this art! Bravo!!!
Irish
Incredible strength and beauty in that awesome face! It is unfathomable how cruel man can be ~ you hear about it everyday and sometimes even witness it. You really show the strength of this supreme being Carol - Bravo!
Primal
And a most wonderful thanksgiving to you to my friend..Love those words and the image really is beautiful.....
Loveheart
What were crack addicts doing with a lion? There has to be a helluva story behind that. Great picture!!
RubyT
awwww! Nikita is stunning. You have captured and delivered her poud grand stature so beautifully! People who abuse animals of any kind in any way are not fit for society anywhere!!!
Santel
A truly majestic portrait!!!
vlaaitje
wonderful, you make alsways such a wonderful artwork from it.....and thanks for the doggies
MUSEWORX
Very captivating words, and a fantastic presented image!
Skydancer917
Gorgeous image!!!
GOLDILOCKSUK
Omg how can anyone do that to an animal some people in this world (shaking my head). This is beautiful Carol I always admire your work :) Cathy xoxoxo
amirapsp
OH Carol I am in ore of this piece. I am crazy about the cat family. Living in South Africa I appreciate them even more. The King of the Beast and most gorgeous animal by far. Thanx for this true beauty gf. Hugs...
shipmanjonathan
Fantastic work!! Love it!!
Digimon
Awesome!! Brilliant! So full of life!
cwrw
OMG what a beauty!!!!! And what a sad story (but with a happy ending!) I just will never understand how people can so abuse the noble creatures we share this earth with. This is a beautiful and touching tribute to such a magnificent being and you are so special too my friend! Hugs!! Laurie
colynn
Gorgeous!! ^^
Darkwish
EXT work!
katy555
Adorable scene my friend! Excellent and imaginative!
HeartsRender
Love your artwork!