Tuesday, June 14, 2022

great blue heron

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I painted this heron in a class with Michele Clamp, who first encountered on her FB page, Painting Colorful Birds for Fun
And below is one I painted on my own.
I think if I can integrate these approaches, I may have something!
                                11x9

Quick sketch prior to doing the painting above. As often happens, the sketch has an extra appeal.
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5 comments:

  1. marnold11:02 AM

    Painting Colorful Birds for Fun. And these look like they were fun. The heron has a freshness. Did you use a reference photo? Love the colors too.

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  2. laura11:51 AM

    They were; thanks, Mike. And yes on the reference photo--though in the "sketch" one I found myself not consulting it as much, which is perhaps why that one's my favorite

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  3. RH Carpenter11:22 AM

    WOW! These are gorgeous and so colorful - well done!!

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  4. RH Carpenter11:23 AM

    You know, one of these days I expect to see you with a book of watercolor birds - even if it’s only for your own (and your blogger buddies and art friend’s ) benefit - that would be so cool!! Pick out about 30 of the best (which will be hard - maybe 50 instead!!).

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  5. laura11:32 AM

    Thank you, Rhonda. I will be showing my bird paintings at the Cape May Nature Center in September, so pretty soon I'll have to be going through the pile!

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