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Oil on 6x6 canvas panel.This is my contribution to this week's WDE at Wet Canvas. Marianne was the gracious hostess. Thanks for the great reference photo, Marianne!
I tried a different approach on painting this beautiful macaw.
First I sketched in some key lines with my black Sharpie. Then I applied very thin oil paint in washes. Lastly I selectively gobbed on thick color in focal areas. Much of what you see are thinned washes. Some of the original pen lines were left visible because I thought they added to the look.
It was fun working with the thin washes! I hope you like it!
Available ... If interested, contact me at kkayangel2(at)yahoo.com
My Etsy
Matthew 21:21 Jesus answered and said unto them, Verily I say unto you, If ye have faith, and doubt not, ye shall not only do this which is done to the fig tree, but also if ye shall say unto this mountain, Be thou removed, and be thou cast into the sea; it shall be done.22And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive.
Beautiful bird Dean...I love the loose aspect of the whole piece...FUN colors too!
ReplyDeleteLove the subtle colors with the great orange and blue accents, it works so well.
ReplyDeleteI love this bird. So colorful!! and your previous painting of the mouse is too cute!!
ReplyDeletegreat job, Dean...love the macaw and the background too!
ReplyDeleteThe way you describe your methods is always an entertainment on its own. Thanks for the pretty macaw and inspiring verse!
ReplyDeleteOf course we love it. It looks so damp and rain foresty.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous painting, Dean. I love how the colors in the bird are mimicked in the reflected light on the leaves behind him. Magical!
ReplyDeleteI love that you did him... and your background is wonderful the way the bird colors are reflected in it... great job Dean.
ReplyDeleteThe subtle background has made the bird pop out, beautiful as always!
ReplyDeleteI do like it! Love the strong focal point area.
ReplyDeleteinteresting approach Dean. And it came out just great.
ReplyDeleteI like a lot, and red note is magistal, Dean : )
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