I really had my heart set on painting some chooks this week. Not having a chook pen close by to sit in and watch these beautiful creatures go about their day, I had to rely on some photos I had taken a couple of years ago.
The first is a hen and the second a rooster with his feathery tail. I guess what I liked most about this project was the fact that I gave myself the freedom to do some detail work, which I actually love and let loose in other places, something which I am warming to more and more.
I cut some mounts for them today and slipped them into frames, I had been holding onto for a while. Photos were taken without the glass to avoid excess reflection and glare.
Painting sizes are 7″ x 9″ on Arches 300gsm CP paper with 3 primary colours all of which were different brands. Yellow was Daniel Smith, red was Schminke Horadam and blue was art Spectrum. I really liked Daniel Smith’s Azo Yellow, as it was the only yellow I have used recently, that didn’t continue to run all over my palette box if tipped over.
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oh my gosh, these two cocks are beautiful! (the immature part of me is giggling lol)
Such details! So smooth. Beautiful colour! I love the blue strokes beside the right side one! π
These would be amazing in a country kitchen or cafe or something π
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Thanks so much, Rae! I’d love them to end up in a nice place like that! π
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What a wonder. You are very talented.
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Thank you so much! It’s true all creatures are wonders! π
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They’re fabulous Anica!
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Thank you, Evelyn! π
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Nicely done.
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Thanks so much!π
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Absolutely love them!!
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Thanks so much! β₯οΈπ
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Wow. Stunning!
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Thanks, Jodi! I really enjoyed these chooks! π
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