This book was published in 1906 and I have to ask myself, Why have I never come across this book before? It is a wonderful read, full of insight, descriptive narrative and understanding of the canine, natural and human worlds at their roughest. It follows the life of the wolf cub White Fang until his old age. A real page-turner in places and at times it had me in tears and at others got me really angry - a real roller coaster of a book. Cannot recommend it enough.
Here is my attempt at capturing White Fang. I have spent days trying and this was the only thing that even looked like what I was attempting to portray. Clearly drawing is not one of my skills! It is a white pencil sketch on black paper.
I also made a digital page in Craft Artist
The quote that inspired me was
"Then the she-wolf sat down, pointed her nose at a star, and began to howl. One by one the wolves joined her, till the whole pack, on haunches, with noses pointed skyward, was howling its hunger cry."
Thank you so much for stopping by and for all your much appreciated comments. I do hope you will give White Fang a try and that you will visit the other participants in the Artful Readers Club.
My read for March is Small World by David Lodge.
I love your portrayal of White Fang,it really is quite beautiful,and love your page.xxx
ReplyDeleteJanet your portrait of White Fang is amazing, I feel like I am looking right into the eyes. Love the page too, captures the mood of the quote. Another book to add to the reading list.
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This sounds like a book I MUST read....(I even have a wolf tattooed on my arm). Your artwork is fabulous, you captured the animal nature of the wolf in it's eyes :D XXX
ReplyDeleteI'm not good at drawing either but we keep getting better every time we try! And I think your wolf came out pretty well!!! ♥
ReplyDeleteThe book sounds like a good read too, I did put last months book on my E-reader but haven't had a chance to start. Might look out for this one too! :)
I read a lot of Jack London books when I was young, and I think he is a much overlooked writer nowadays. So I enjoyed being reminded of his writings, and I think I will re-visit him.
ReplyDeleteYour wolf's eyes brought a shiver up my spine, so he must be good and wolf-like. Great drawing.
I did like your digital page, and I have never heard of Craft Artist, so I shall look that up. Thanks.
I love wolves, whenever we go to Longleat the wolf enclosure is the bit I stay in the longest. I think your drawing is excellent, and a neat touch to go white pencil on black paper instead of the other way around. I'm glad you enjoyed the book.
ReplyDeleteBoth your pieces are great remember its the process you should embrace not the final product, the fact you challenged yourself to draw is a wonderful thing, don't give up. I have never read this book but I have head of it, in fact i am sure there was a film made? i really love the quote that you chose.
ReplyDeleteGreat art it's better to try than not bother at all and I also really like what you did Like Darcy says above "it's the process you should embrace" Hubby loves this book in fact he has both the books you mentioned maybe I will give them a read. Dxx
ReplyDeletegreat wolf!
ReplyDeleteSo good to revisit a book through some one else's eyes and know they have enjoyed it has much as you.
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is really great, you certainly capture the look of the wolf well. Good to see your digital work too.
I remember reading this book in my childhood...for the assigned book report I tried to draw a wolf too...just love your sketch and the digital image captures the essence of this book...oh! your review brought back the fond memories. Thank you.
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ReplyDeleteIt was good to read that you enjoyed the book. White Fang is simply AMAZING!! And I can't say enough about your awesome Digital Art.
ReplyDeleteBoth pieces are just fabulous! I haven't read the book but I cried my eyes out when watching the movie. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat read and wonderful, representitive art, Janet. Happy you enjoyed your book, too!
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I loved White Fang... and your drawing is fantastic... I like the page as well, but that drawing is a perfect representation of the book...xx
ReplyDeleteYour drawing is superb. Love the CraftArtist page too.
ReplyDeleteNever heard of this book but might have to add it to the growing list of must reads!
Catherine
Your drawing is FAB!!!!! And you're sooo good in Craft Artist. I've still never managed to start but I will!
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Jill
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Fantastic art work!
ReplyDeleteI remember reading this book at school....it evoked such strong emotions in my teenage self that I've never dared re-read it.
Thanks for the great review.
Hugs xx
Janet, your white on black sketch is fantastic. Very good likeness. Funny, I woke up last night thinking of Jack London's books and of you reading White Fang. I only know what you look like from your profile photo. I can't remember anything else.
ReplyDeleteWell... I like your drawing! Love the creativeness of doing white pencil on a black background.
ReplyDeleteYour artwork is stunning
ReplyDeleteIs this the book that the film was based on? I'm saying that like I've watched it, I haven't but I remember it coming out :-) The book sounds so good - if it is the same one, I never realised it was that old. I LOVE the white on black wolf you created, really dramatic.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the visit, Janet. I hope you are doing ok and are enjoying all those good books. We had somewhat of a blizzard yesterday but the temperature was above freezing so the roads didn't get too bad. Strange storm. It was so specific where the snow fell. One mile made the difference between a yard of 5" snow to a yard with zero snow.
ReplyDeleteGood that you enjoyed the book and it inspired you to draw. I've never heard of the book but seem to remember the film (though I've never seen it).
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