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Monday, March 12, 2012

She's Not Finished, but I HAD to Share

I masked the chick's perimeter, and the corn at her feet, and did a different w/w wash.
I REALLY like the effect - subtle, but gives a bit of depth.

Some quin. burnt orange and aureolin on her neck.

Varied greys of aureolin, pink and cobalt blue on her body, and some more intense blue-black on her neck.

She just looks so busy, in a chicken-ish sort of way. She makes me smile - I had to share.
Actually, I am having so much fun painting her, I almost feel guilty!

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15 comments:

  1. JANE MINTERMarch 12, 2012 at 12:27 PM

    fun ...like the bg textures look like you used cling film

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  2. JudyMarch 12, 2012 at 1:05 PM

    The background is great!

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  3. Linda RothMarch 12, 2012 at 1:19 PM

    She makes me smile too! Don't feel guilty. Fun is what art's about--unless you're Edvard Munch. I'm not having fun with my kids--but then when my kids were little like the kids I'm painting, they really weren't much fun either--just a lot of work! I like the way you show your progress. It gives me insights into watercolor I never knew existed.

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  4. Sandra BusbyMarch 12, 2012 at 1:32 PM

    It's high time I drew my own chickens! This one promises to be fabulous!! :0)

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  5. Leonardo RubioMarch 12, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    Una obra interesante y el fondo muy original. Saludos.

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  6. Maria's WatercolorMarch 12, 2012 at 3:34 PM

    Wonderful Kathryn! The background creates a nice farm like feel, just love it.

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  7. UnknownMarch 12, 2012 at 5:10 PM

    Loving this one so far!

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  8. SadamiMarch 12, 2012 at 5:20 PM

    Hi,Kath,
    I love this work. Particularly, the hen's eyes that talk to viewers well. Thank you for sharing delicate paintings.
    Cheers,Sadami

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  9. Tweedles -- that's meMarch 12, 2012 at 7:43 PM

    Oh I love the chicken! The colors, and love her foot!
    love
    tweedles

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  10. AnonymousMarch 12, 2012 at 10:31 PM

    Can't wait to see this one finished.....

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  11. JaneMarch 12, 2012 at 11:33 PM

    This IS a fun hen that calls for the smile....looking great so far Kathryn and having fun painting is surely a good way to make a masterpiece! xoxo

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  12. PrabalMarch 13, 2012 at 1:05 AM

    This is getting a very light and airy feeling.. Really want to see where you stop. And the background is very interesting. Is it a cling film effect??

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  13. Crystal CookMarch 13, 2012 at 12:06 PM

    I love it Kathryn! She does look very busily chickenish. :) The background really sets her off, and I love the texture in her feathers. Stop feeling guilty and enjoy it!! The best work happens when you're having the most fun. :)

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  14. javiMarch 13, 2012 at 2:09 PM

    I love the background texture. The chicken is really funny. Lucky you to be able to have the study in the farm. saludos

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  15. hmuxoMarch 13, 2012 at 6:39 PM

    Nice effect, Kathryn. This is going to be beautiful when finished. Always interesting to see the final piece!

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