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Tuesday, February 2, 2010

Groundhog critter?

"Struttin' his stuff" 15"x17"
On this Groundhog Day we've all heard the news...it's going to be another 6 weeks of winter...boo hoo! So I thought I'd post a critter of my own. This guy casts a shadow, but there isn't anyone around to wonder about the future of the weather! My splatters and splashes work well with roosters to indicate dappled feathers. White feathers actually need a little color to make them "read" as white. I think if they were left completely as unpainted paper it wouldn't look right. Therefore a bit of cerulean and some yellow ochre.

15 comments:

  1. I like both of your last pieces! You handle watercolors beautifully. They seem to handle me, generally, despite my affinity for them!

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  2. What a fabulous fellow. The background is great and those feathers - wow!

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  3. I love it!! Roosters are one of my favourite things, and you have done a tremendous job on this one!

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  4. He is absolutely wonderful. I love your loose technique.

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  5. I always love your roosters but this one is fabulous.

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  6. WOW,,,,speaking of loving your Roosters....this is a beauty! Love those varigated feathers. Like the flowers in the background too.

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  7. Oh, this one's a gem, Annelein! Great job on the rooster, but then, I always love yours.

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  8. ooh... Flowers AND Roosters together! Love it!

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  9. Wonderful painting! Thanks for sharing.

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  10. He is one handsome guy! --I love the way you have painted him! --wonderful colors and great handling!

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  11. Tell you what...I would rather depend on your 'groundhog' than the traditional one, especially with this years forecast. Love your roosters and am always attracted to them.

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  12. He is really strutting his stuff!!!!Absolutely beautiful!

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  13. Beautiful! I kept peeking at it throughout the day. :-)
    CarolH-NY

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  14. This is so beautiful!

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