Please view this one full size, if you can stand waiting on the loadtime. I crunched it as far as I could, but I was losing detail and couldn't keep it within my usual '600' rule.

I was inspired to do this piece while on my volunteer shift at the aquarium. One of our nurse sharks (Ginglymostoma cirratum) was laying on top of a half-tunnel, so I could observe him for some time. He reminded me of a liabrarian or a scolar for some reason, and thus the idea was born. Nurse sharks, while common, are not ones usually anthro'd, because they're not your stereotypical toothy shark.

The piece itself evolved into a study of light and shadow, of form, of mood, and of anatomy. The lamp, which was inspired by my brother in spirit Kyfhon, was to be the main light, and give me a definate lightsource to work off of. It's also an unusual, challenging angle to work with, something out of the ordinary for what I do. I used the light position tto help form a mood, quiet, yet almost inviting was what I was going for. Finally was the anatomy study, I wanted to force myself to draw hands in a couple more difficult positions for me to master.

I would love easy, constructive crits on this piece, as it was partially done as a study. I'm mainly looking for if I managed to accomplish what I was trying for- mood, anatomy, lighting, composition and volume/depth. But please, don't break my fragile little ego. :>

.005 Micron pens and Sharpies on hotpress sketch paper.