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Judi Jun 9, 2009

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.       

dangerbears Jun 9, 2009

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

Becky

EvaJ Jun 9, 2009

Another wonderful lion.  I just love your work    

mjbears Jun 9, 2009

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 9, 2009

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

Pauline

Judi Jun 9, 2009

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 9, 2009

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

2catkiss Jun 9, 2009

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

Kind Regards,
Lee Ann

bearyfun732 Jun 9, 2009

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

bearkidz Jun 10, 2009

Stunning creation, love your work!    

Marion

Gijzette Jun 10, 2009

Judi,

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

Hugs,

Little Bear Guy Jun 10, 2009

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 10, 2009

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 10, 2009

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

aerianna Jun 10, 2009

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

Aeri

Linda Jun 10, 2009

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

suejennings Jun 10, 2009

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

Judi Jun 10, 2009

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.       and never tire of watching it.

Buttercup Bears Jun 11, 2009

speechless  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap:  :clap: absolute perfection Hugs Lynne xxx 

Goldelocs Bears Jun 11, 2009

Beautiful              He has such captivating eyes!

boohbears Jun 11, 2009

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 11, 2009

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

Jellybelly Bears Jun 11, 2009

awwwww Judi       what a fluffy cutiepie!!

desertmountainbear Jun 11, 2009

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

Birgitta's bears Jun 11, 2009

He is amazing! Christian looks so real you can almost hear him roar!
Wonderful eyes, Stunning work!

hugs
Birgitta