Ti'Weiss would like to know your location.

That said, I love his adornments and overall build. But what kind of sword is that?

That is an Ikakalaka sword.

A short sword in terms of length. more so for slashing than stabbing purposes.

https://ertribal.com/index.php/trib.....konda-dr-congo

Was a sword for the rich in the Congo central African region.

Chees are quite cute, I'll agree! And this guy's no exception!

That's a very nice Kitty cat ^_^

Good looking Cheetah there and I love the trade beads he is wearing - I collect them from time to time.

Nice!

Nice job for a quick drawing. I like the weapons and accessories he has though the name of the weapons escapes me

Cheetahs are so underrated

Great work and we definitely need more cheetahs :D

Yes! Cheetahs need ALL the attention. We should be praised. More. :) Excellent work, O! :)

Generally, I try to avoid commenting on your work Olaf, (simply because I love your whole gallery), but I would, in this case, make an exception and say that this is the sexiest cheetah I have seen you make in your style.

Having said that, ...the look, the eyes, the pose, the neck hair, and of curse, the color, it is all magnificent.

If I do love your work as much as Titus (because, cheetahs ...daa) ...I love it dramatically more when colored,
Always love your work on color, because it´s as unique as your drawing style, making this kind of pics, favorites among favorites. ...is not often we get to see those.

Thank you for sharing this with us.
Thank you for this gift
...sexy gift XD

PS: The term "native elegant" comes to mind when looking it again (even though it may not feel that way for many) ...but that cat has manners. Haha (love that)
Cheers ...I mean, Cheets

Hurray for cheetahs! Chirp for joy!

Aww nice draw .w.

The only anatomy problem I can see is how little he's packing
Really handsome fella, I'm glad I followed you here from dA!

Ah! A traditional knopkierie. It suits him.

A true hunter.

Just gonna point out I love how you draw spots.
Out of curiosity, how much time does this "speedpaint" take you to complete, inking and painting combined ?

I am most impressed! This really reminds me of the traditional garb of the natives in my country! My Grandfather owns a sword which looks very, very similar! Please consider this very high praise from me!

This is a weird sword. How do people use this weapon, George?

We call this sword Efamba. You can use it to cut off limbs or to behead someone. Its strange form makes sense if you imagine it more like a very large sickle which can also be used for wrestling in very close combat. It is a bit like a mix between a medieval European sword and a large sickle, as far as combat goes. I must however state that most Konda whom I have met have worn this type of sword as ceremonial weapon.

Sheesh! This sounds gruesome! Do you own one of these swords, George?

No, but my Grandfather and some of my uncles own some original swords. My Grandfather has told me however, that I am going to inherit his small sword and knife collection, when he leaves this world.

You are genuinely fascinating, George!

Thank you very much, you are too kind! I am an average Congolese man, nothing more. We are interesting people by nature!

I can't help but love you, George!

Oh my, you make me blush! Thank you very much for your very kind words!

Thank you for this information George. I'll have to look around and see if I can find one for my collection

You are welcome, Howard! David has said that his uncle has bought one from this website:

https://www.africaandbeyond.com/afr.....n-weapons.html

I can not say how the quality is, though.

Thank you so much George. I'll have to check those out when I have the funds.

You are welcome, Howard! I hope that this shop offers good quality!

I love it! What inspired you to create tgis picture? Also, what is he wearing? Is this a loincloth which gets blown backwards or is it a type of underpants?

Contrary to furry art that show loincloths as aprons, most of those garments across a number of cultures act more like a jock strap or bikini brief.

This is interesting! This makes sense. I do not think that the "apron-design" as you call it, must be very comfortable while living in the jungle.

Nice sword. I bet the hook portions could do some wicked damage.

i very love this face expression !!

I just love the palette and patterning of your African-inspired pieces, so vivid and lively. Refreshing, too, against the usual colour and design of European-styled fantasy/historical works.