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| I did the chicken 1st, then brought some of the background wash into her as shadows. |
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| Some detail |
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| Finished. I'm still working on iPhoto to perfect painting color and value. |
As promised, here is the next in my "process" series. I call it "La Serenissima" because she looks so calm and serene, and because I love Italian. She is small, only 6 x 9 inches. Again, the painting was an experiment in loosening my technique, and I think , in that respect, it was successful.
My next painting, perhaps with other "smalls" interspersed, will be a floral. I'm quite excited about it, as the colors are gorgeous, with some really strong value contrasts.
How in the world did I miss so many of your posts? I was just scrolling through them reading your thoughts and looking at your work, and everything looks just beautiful. You have such a delicate touch yet your work is strong and confident. It's just lovely. :) And I love the pictures of the sheep.
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn, you are absolutely right, your life is very similar to mine. Lovely to meet you and I will be back to meet you again, so sending greetings from England (wet, very wet today!!!)
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn, your blog is always fun to read, paintings looks good. I quite often work on farms just like yours...
ReplyDeleteHi Kathryn - thanks for visiting my blog - I'm happy to return the favour since your own blog is a treat. Great photos and stylish paintings.
ReplyDeleteLa Serenissima is beautifully executed - hey did you know that this week's Illustration Friday subject is 'Chicken'?