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| This is one of the two smaller geese I have started this week. I was hoping to be able to get a smoother background without using the dreaded masking fluid, but it was not to be. So I scrumbled instead, and I think I like the effect better. The colors I am using are quin. burnt orange, quin. siena, quin. violet and indanthone blue - all Daniel Smith. |
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| I think I'll try to get a very dark background with this goose. I learned, from the last painting without masking, that I have to use thinner washes. |
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| I was in Vancouver again today. I've been going in several times this week, as my aunt has been in the hospital for over a week. It's been somewhat of an emotionally draining time. But my aunt is looking and sounding much better, and her spirits are higher, though the doctors still do not know what is wrong with her. While in town, I picked up the chicken I left for framing. I think Liz did a great job - just a good, simple mat and frame to show off the hen. |
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| Sadie is being re-done. I like the water, and the background in general, but the look is definitely not Sadie's. She is much more lively and mischievous. |
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| So I have drawn her again, using an older photo I have of her from when she was a pup. As always, your comments are most welcome! |
You are busy I am the goose is wonderful to the little dog success hugs Danielle
ReplyDeleteI love your Goose - It already has a feeling of strong light which always appeals to me.
ReplyDeleteAnd the chicken looks wonderful in its frame.
Oh and that dog! Sadie is adorable! :0)
Don't stop playing with the geese, Kathryn!! You're doing a wonderful job...the hen looks awesome framed!!!! She's ready for a show!!!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the goose at the top!! Nice colours and gorgeous light!
ReplyDeleteWatching how you pull that goose out of the hat is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteGlad your aunt is a bit better, such a worry for you.
The framing makes it all look sooo professional - good job!
I see you are with Daily Paint Works now. Have you tried Etsy? I've sold more through them than DPW.
Keep going with Sadie, I love dogs!
Smile its Spring :0)
The top goose really pops , the background is perfect ! And the framing of the hen is beautiful, I prefer the simple frames too.
ReplyDeleteSadie looks like a happy pup- and we cannot wait to see her all done.
ReplyDeleteYour goosey is so pretty!
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I really like the bg on the goose! Chris Leeper (the workshop instructor) said he has a student who calls it "stumbling" so she "stumbles" when she does this - it's actually scumbling (a strange word coming from oil painting techniques, I think?). The hen looks great - simple matting and framing makes the painting the star :) Hope your aunt is out of the hospital and fine in no time.
ReplyDeleteNice job on the chicken framing - the goose looks fab and the one of Sadie in the water will be fabulous, I know! Best wishes to your aunt for a speedy recovery.
ReplyDeleteI love the speckled hen. It framed up great. Yes she do do a great job--and so are you on the goose and dog. Don't you ever sit down?
ReplyDeleteYou seem to get so much accomplished. I really admire that. Love the background in the goose painting. Your hen is beautiful and Sadie is going to be too! Glad your Aunt is doing better.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pleasure to see the beautiful goose develop through the six photos, Kathryn!! Like watching a Polaroid appear.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes to your Aunt.
You KNOW I love your geese... and I really like the painting of Sadie. I don't think you need to re-do it :)
ReplyDeleteLove your goose, she really pops off the page! The background does make for very interesting colour.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Kathryn! I love your goose. So realistic and always a beautiful background.
ReplyDeleteSadie is much different in the drawing. Her ears and eyes make her head much younger now. Well done!