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This is a personal piece I've been working on for a while now. I got inspired by 
luthiennightwolf who does very heraldic type images for her own religion, and wanted to do something similar for my religious views, and also loved another artists work, 
thornwolf who depicted another saint, and whose image I LOVED, so I chose the saint that I would like to use when I get confirmed.
So many thanks to those two artists for the inspiration!
St. Francis of Assisi:
He is known as the patron saint of animals, the environment and one of the two patrons of Italy (with Catherine of Siena), and it is customary for Catholic and Anglican churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of 4 October.
Image is 7"x4 1/4", on card stock and done 100% in prisma color markers.
Google image references were used for all of the critters except for the fox, who I used references for his coat color. In hindsight I should have used a reference for his face as well.
luthiennightwolf who does very heraldic type images for her own religion, and wanted to do something similar for my religious views, and also loved another artists work, 
thornwolf who depicted another saint, and whose image I LOVED, so I chose the saint that I would like to use when I get confirmed. So many thanks to those two artists for the inspiration!
St. Francis of Assisi:
He is known as the patron saint of animals, the environment and one of the two patrons of Italy (with Catherine of Siena), and it is customary for Catholic and Anglican churches to hold ceremonies blessing animals on his feast day of 4 October.
Image is 7"x4 1/4", on card stock and done 100% in prisma color markers.
Google image references were used for all of the critters except for the fox, who I used references for his coat color. In hindsight I should have used a reference for his face as well.
Category Artwork (Traditional) / General Furry Art
Species Unspecified / Any
Size 775 x 947px
File Size 161 kB
Listed in Folders
Absolutely stunning work! Very beautiful and very meaningful. I recall how St. Francis calmed and befriended the Wolf of Gubbio. I see you have given him the Stigmata as well. Excellent touch! His expression is so peaceful and serene and full of Christian love!
Also, did you know that St. Francis referred to his body as "Brother Ass"? He did this as a reminder to humility. Of course, just another good reason to make him furry.
I took Francis as my confirmation name, but after St. Francis de Sales. That didn't stop folks from giving me stuff for this St. Francis!
Dominus tecum
Also, did you know that St. Francis referred to his body as "Brother Ass"? He did this as a reminder to humility. Of course, just another good reason to make him furry.
I took Francis as my confirmation name, but after St. Francis de Sales. That didn't stop folks from giving me stuff for this St. Francis!
Dominus tecum
I'm not quite confirmed yet, but when I do, I wanted to use St. Francis of Assisi as mine, because he seemed to be so real. I never heard about the story of the Wolf of Gubbio, I'll have to look it up!
Also, The stigmata, I should have colored better, but I read that he suffered from it and wanted to include it in some manner.
I also debated on making him a donkey in this picture, but the white wolf seemed more noble , so I went with that.
Thanks!
Also, The stigmata, I should have colored better, but I read that he suffered from it and wanted to include it in some manner.
I also debated on making him a donkey in this picture, but the white wolf seemed more noble , so I went with that.
Thanks!
He is a wonderful protector and has truly born the Church on his shoulders. The Wolf of Gubbio is is truly an endearing story of God's love for all His creatures, and a glimpse as to the proper relationship between man and animal as it was in Eden.
Not only did St. Francis of Assisi receive the Stigmata toward the end of his life, but he was the first person to receive the Stigmata after Christ! I recommend the book "St Francis of Assisi and the Conversion of the Muslims" by Frank M. Rega which goes into detail as to how St. Francis received the Stigmata. Also recounted are the First Nativity Creche, the call of St. Clare of Assisi, and as the title shows, St. Francis's participation in the Fifth Crusade and his attempt to convert the Sultan of Egypt to the Catholic Faith!
Wolves do seem more noble, and they are certainly connected with St. Francis. I think you did a very wonderful job on this picture. It could almost be a prayer card!
Dominus tecum
Not only did St. Francis of Assisi receive the Stigmata toward the end of his life, but he was the first person to receive the Stigmata after Christ! I recommend the book "St Francis of Assisi and the Conversion of the Muslims" by Frank M. Rega which goes into detail as to how St. Francis received the Stigmata. Also recounted are the First Nativity Creche, the call of St. Clare of Assisi, and as the title shows, St. Francis's participation in the Fifth Crusade and his attempt to convert the Sultan of Egypt to the Catholic Faith!
Wolves do seem more noble, and they are certainly connected with St. Francis. I think you did a very wonderful job on this picture. It could almost be a prayer card!
Dominus tecum
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