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Monday, April 30, 2012

Today, I "Carpe'd the Diem"!



I played with the leaves around the goose's head, giving a bit more shape and detail.

I also shadowed him a lot more, darkened his feet, and added detail to his face. Done? - I think so, unless I play with the leaves some more.

I have named her "Grim". To me, she looks like a cross between a gargoyle and a flying monkey from The Wizard of Oz. My aunt came out for a visit yesterday, and brought her for me. She said this is how I am when I am working as much as I am now. NOT very nice!! Downright grumpy!!!

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Majesty



And this is Majesty. The photo was given to me by Mary Sheehan Wynn, a good blogging friend. Gypsy Woman [my nickname for Mary] is about as horse-mad as I am. Hard to believe! She goes down each winter to Florida, to paint and teach. While there, Mary visited an animal rescue home, Kowiachobee Animal Preserve. A couple there loves animals, and are caring for a menagerie of mammals, reptiles and birds. Majesty had been abandoned by his owners, and left tied to a tree. He had dropped about 400 pounds when he was rescued. Now he is fattened up, safe and LOVED. Mary would like me to do a painting of Majesty. I'm THRILLED! What a handsome, noble and gentle face.
As for the "carpe diem", today I did my income tax, and mailed it [last minute as always], picked up some flax for Bruno at the feed store, visited a horsey friend nearby, picked up some watercolor paper at the art supply store, and rode BrunZ. I am trying to pack as much into my days off as possible!!!

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15 comments:

  1. AKApril 30, 2012 at 9:55 PM

    You seem to pack as much in your posts as you pack in a day. You should start taking classes in multitasking and time management! Amazing.

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  2. PatMay 1, 2012 at 12:35 AM

    Well seized!
    Now I'd only revisit the goose to perhaps add a little shadow under his webbed feet.. else he looks a little floaty..
    Looking forward to seeing how you paint Majesty. xx

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  3. JudyMay 1, 2012 at 12:52 AM

    Hi Kathryn! Your goose is great! I keep thinking maybe he needs a little more ground to stand on (if you don't mind me saying) or maybe a shadow. I love Grim, he is adorable! And your painting of Majesty will be perfect, you are so good with painting animals!

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  4. Gatepost productionsMay 1, 2012 at 2:02 AM

    You are certainly very busy, Kathryn, don't overdo it! That goose is really coming to life now - this painting malarkey is a complex business, at least it is to this pen pushing fella

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  5. PrabalMay 1, 2012 at 3:05 AM

    This is lovely. I have never seen anything like this before. A goose standing up like that and painted against a beautiful cascade of leaves. GREAT JOB Kathryn..

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  6. hmuxoMay 1, 2012 at 5:02 AM

    The goose is so beautifully painted, Kathryn! and this picture of Majesty is going to be a beauty...I can't wait until you start on him. I love to hear stories of these poor animals with a happy ending!! I feel that they should find the owners and tie them to a tree, just to see how it feels.

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  7. Sandra BusbyMay 1, 2012 at 6:37 AM

    The Goose is looking amazing! He has such character!
    What a sad story about that beautiful horse. How a person could be so cruel is unthinkable. Thank goodness it is a happy ending :0)

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  8. JaneMay 1, 2012 at 8:18 AM

    Oh my you are one busy lady ! Your goose is obviously fantastic , he seems so alive and you can hear him, I swear :-) The only thing I would suggest is eventually a bit more shadow under his feet so he doesn't look like he is floating. Unless of course this is the way it is supposed to be.
    I think 'Grim' is the perfect name for this very funny figure, in danish 'grim' means ugly , so I think we can all agree... no name fits better :-) XOX

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  9. Crystal CookMay 1, 2012 at 8:52 AM

    I'll say you are! Your day sounds SUPER busy to me! ANd yes the goose is done, don't touch him any more! He is perfect. :) ANd Majesty is beautiful! Lucky you to get to paint him. Mary is pretty awesome isn't she? *hugs*

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  10. Linda RothMay 1, 2012 at 11:14 AM

    The goose looks wonderful. It's done. --You do cram a lot into a day. Admirable.
    I love Grim. Speaking of Grim, did you know Edvard Munch's The Scream is going up for auction at Sotheby's and is expected to sell for many millions of dollars? That's my favorite grim painting. I told Honey to put in a bid, but he said he needed me too much to let me go. When things are hectic and not going particularly well, I have a "Scream" doll.

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  11. Tweedles -- that's meMay 1, 2012 at 9:04 PM

    The goose is spectacular. There is something about him that looks very magical to me, and I love the leaves.
    This is perfect.
    love
    tweedles

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  12. PeterParisMay 3, 2012 at 2:46 AM

    You defintely carpe'd the diem! ... and would leave the goose - and the leaves - as they are!

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  13. Wendy Mould AFCAMay 3, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    I love your picture, really different and great colours. Sounds like you had a busy day but a good one. I will look forward to seeing your commission. He looks like a great horse.

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  14. John (JWJarts)May 5, 2012 at 9:03 AM

    What a great Goose!! I love the noisy action you've captured in this study. I agree with Pat about a touch of shadow under his feet to anchor him. Looking forward to seeing Majesty painted. ;-)

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  15. Dean H.May 6, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    That is a great goose, Kathryn! Love the conductor pose..Strike up the band!!

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