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Oil on 7x5 hardboard.The ref photo for this painting was generously supplied by Alain for the WDE at Wet Canvas.
I haven't done a bird for awhile...one of my favorite subjects...so I just had to try the beautiful cardinal. Just having fun with colors and textures.
The gesso was left textured with brush strokes. I then toned the surface with purple acrylic.
What I really enjoyed with this one was how the paint application broke to show the texture of the support especially around the outer periphery.
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Proverbs 27:8 As a bird that wandereth from her nest, so is a man that wandereth from his place.
Dean: Your cardinal is beautiful. I attempted to do a few birds and really enjoyed doing them. May just have to do some more.
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!!! Your signature Deano bold strokes and coloring really sing with this painting.
ReplyDeleteYour strokes mixed with the texture from your base coat are a joy to behold. I like how you've pushed our eyes into the composition not only with contrast of color and value, but also the use of the texture. -Don
ReplyDeleteI love the highlight you brought into this piece. Super Job.
ReplyDeleteHe is really a king among the cardinals and couldn´t be more beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Red! Love the majestic look of the Cardinal and that wonderful texture of yours.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful Dean! Love the way the brushstrokes come through on the background. I always learn so much from you - thank you.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful redbird, Dean. Our state bird, in fact. Mascot of one of the state schools too. Lovely and I always enjoy when you speak of some of your techniques and of course, the scripture verses too.
ReplyDeleteThis is really good, Dean!Very well done...
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite birds - he is beautiful Dean!
ReplyDeleteDean, This is beautiful. The rich reds with the purple ground just make this piece...and, of course your well placed lights and darks!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Dean! I'm not entering, but there is a waterfowl art exhibition in Easton, MD coming up this weekend. If you enjoy painting birds, maybe you can check it out someday!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully painted. I love how you have handled the background.
ReplyDeleteBest wishes
Shari
Very nice. A warm Cardinl on a cold day.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cardinal Dean! You are still one of my fav artists!
ReplyDeleteTake care,
Toni
BEAUTIFUL job, my friend! I love the little bits of purple showing through this very well executed painting.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Lokelani! I have always had an interest in birds!
ReplyDeleteSheila...Thanks...I always enjoy your upbeat comments!
ReplyDeleteThanks very much, Don! I appreciate your thoughts and insights.
ReplyDeleteI often get on different texture "kicks". A lot of fun and educational.
Thank you Maria and Mi! I appreciate your kind comments!
ReplyDeleteHi Gwen...Thanks...I used about four different reds in this.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Liz...I'm glad you like those strokes of the textured background.
ReplyDeleteWe all learn from each other on these great art blogs!! :)
Thanks, Autumn...My posts just don't seem complete without a scripture at the closing.
ReplyDeleteThank you Arti and Karen. Much appreciated!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Saundra! I normally tone my boards with red. But since the subject was red, I decided to go with the purple.
ReplyDeleteHi, Deb! I checked it out...thanks for the tip.
ReplyDeleteHi Shari and Bill...Thanks for stopping by and your kind comments!
ReplyDeleteHi Toni...Makes me feel like the mutual admiration society! Ditto and back atcha! You're one of my favs!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Edward...you have made my day!
ReplyDeletesuch a nice cardinal! very Christmas-y and I like that it appears right under a post about the Happy Catholic. Cardinals and Catholics. It just seems right.
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