Today it’s a compromise between looseness and detail, modern and traditional and just a bit of good old Australian outback with a Kookaburra on the fence. On this occasion I used Arches 300gsm hot-pressed paper and found it worked really well with such a subject. 27cm x 37cm
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Glorious work. I have never used Arches Hot Press before, but I can see that it has a nice texture indeed.
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Thanks, I really like it for fine work such as birds. It is very forgiving, and the water tends to sit on the paper a little longer than on cold-pressed. Ps. I love Your work!!
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Hello Anica,
This is a gorgeous painting.
If I may ask, do you offer any prints for sale?
Best wishes from Japan,
Takami
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Hi Takami, thank you so much and very kind of you to ask! Yes, I have this painting and prints of it available on my website here is the link: https://www.anicaart.com.au/product-page/kookaburra-on-the-fence-print
I haven’t been promoting the website, as I have been working hard putting it together. It is a new one! If you have any feedback, or anything I need to fix, please leave a comment! Many many thanks, Anica 🙂
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Hello Anica,
Thank you so much for the link! I will look at it and place an order soon 🙂 I will send an email later in the week.
Best wishes,
Takami
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Thanks heaps! When you visit the site, and see any glitches please let me know, as I need some new eyes. I will keep working on it! Many thanks, Anica 🙂
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Lovely work. I have found that hot press is the best choice for the kind of detail birds require.Arches 300 is wonderful. I’d like to try Fabriano hot press 300 too,
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Thanks, Holly! I have Arches smooth paper tucked away at the bottom of the drawer and now really like it! I also really like the fact that any masking fluid used is easily blended avoiding those harsh borders you often don’t need! I haven’t tried Fabriano HP yet. 🙂
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I love how you have captured the character of the bird, he does seem to have a friendly smile! Amazing work Anica!
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Thank you so much! I spend some time seeking to capture the soul, so I’m really glad you found it! 🙂
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Beautiful!!!
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Thanks so much, Jodi! 🙂
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Really admire your work. keep the great work on
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Thank you Abhishek, really appreciate your comment! 🙂
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