I posted this little guy last fall.
I kept looking at him and looking at him. Then I decided he wasn't really making me happy.
This piece still still needed something!
It wasn't a paint over-
he had potential!
This little guy just needed a little more TLC.
So I worked on the eyes.
I got those worked out now!
Yes, that feels like such an accomplishment.
And I worked on the feathers.
I still need a little more time there- since right now he looks more like a fluffy chick than an owl. By layering multiple colors and scribbling with a black Stabilo pencil, plus doing some rubbing off of damp paint, I managed to get this cool colored texture. I like that.
I learned a lot about using how different shaped brushes work too.
I've always just painted without really seeing how each style brush works, Some of that was just a reflex...you know, a big flat brush is good for big flat areas, but what I didn't know was how you could blend wet paint differently by using different tipped brushes.
I'm sure you know all this, but I am still learning as I go.
What else is new with you? We are in the deep freeze here. Colder than we usually get. Yesterday our temperatures were well below zero (degrees Fahrenheit). We hit -11 yesterday, which is almost -24 Celsius. With a wind.
BRRRRRRR!
71 days until spring!
Those days won't go by fast enough.
I am linking this to Paint Party Friday. Stop by and check out all the great art.
And thanks for stopping by and visiting my blog too!
11 comments:
Love your owl, he looks so cuddly! It's wet, wild and windy over here! Good crafting time....Valerie
Love them both old and new, so sweet. I love owls anyway!
Oh I love your owl! His eyes are darling. It's cold here too but not as cold as where you are at. Have a great day.
awe-he looks like a baby owl and I think he's adorable! Love what you've done to him. Playing with brushes is a lot of fun. Once I got rid of my fear of using a fan brush I have found that I quite like it!
I love your little owl. He is so sweet. Happy New Year!
Your owl is so cute!
Your owl is adorable and his eyes just pop!! Good job!! So sweet!
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Your owl is a cutie! I don't think an artist should ever stop exploring the possibilities available with his tools and media, or his/her artwork may become stagnant. Therefore, I'm glad you are becoming aware of what your different paintbrushes can do. Thanks for stopping by my blog. Happy art journey!
I like them both equally but it's good to take a a painting further if you think it's not quite finished.
He looks as if he is wide-awake now and maybe more three-dimensional with his fluffy feathers.
Lucky you having snow, we just get flurries then it disappears.
Awwww! He's super adorable! What a cutie :)
That texture is beautiful! Such a sweet owl!
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