Fuzzy

Happy New Year!!

I wanted to end the year with a new painting, well, a new painting that is part of a larger project.  It is a bit of a surprise so I don't want to reveal too much.  But.... it is safe to say that I loved painting this little teddy bear and I do think I just may need to get a couple of my own teddy bears for reference for future paintings.

Fuzzy oil on hardboard

© 2012

Splash - Portrait of a Ruddy Duck

I'm taking a break from the oils until the owl dries just a tad... I keep resting my arm on the wet paint to finish up the one corner.

I was cruising through some of my reference photos and I came upon this guy, a Ruddy Duck.  There is something about him that just made me chuckle.  Perhaps it is the blue beak, or the absolutely adorable look in his face.  Either way, I just had to paint him.  I shouldn't be on my easel much longer.... just a quick little duck painting.

Splash
Photo Reference:  Alan and Elaine Wilson

watercolour © 2012

Ever Watching - Work in Progress

I'm getting down to the last few areas and details with this guy, only the lower left side left to go.  Same limited palette that I started with, though I did add some cadmium yellow to the eyes for that little extra pop.

 Ever Watching
Photo Reference:  Alan and Elaine Wilson

10" x 8" oil on hardboard © 2012

Untitled Work in Progress - Step 5

I've finished the under painting of this owl and now have started on the top layer, which is the oils thinned with a tad of walnut oil.  He is starting to come alive and this is my favourite part of painting.

 Untitled
Photo Reference:  Alan and Elaine Wilson

10" x 8" oil on hardboard © 2012