Tuesday, 12 January 2016

2016 Day 12

Today's painting was suggested to me by a Google + friend, Diane Rushton. She asked if I would paint a bluebird because of their beautiful wings. I didn't like any of the reference material I have in my files, so I searched for photos of the birds on the internet. I am afraid that I didn't pick something that showcased the wings because the picture I used really caught my eye.
#924 Eastern Bluebird


I think the contrast of the blue against the grey and black is wonderful, and it has wood grain which is always a bonus for me. We don't have this bird in our area (southern BC, Canada) and I have not seen any of the type of bluebirds we do have, so I need to rely on photos that are in free domain. Thank heaven for the internet!

"Eastern Bluebird" is a 5 x 8.5 acrylic on plastic type canvas paper. This paper must have different finishes on each side because when I painted the onions it was really easy to use but today's painting was much harder. Now for a coat of sealer and I will be done!

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8 comments:

  1. Sheila12 January 2016 at 19:36

    Lovely Val, and you rock the wood!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery13 January 2016 at 07:46

      Thanks Sheila. I always enjoy doing wood in every medium.

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  2. Laurie Mueller13 January 2016 at 05:05

    I agree with Sheila on the wood...and the shadows are great!

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    1. Mellowood Gallery13 January 2016 at 07:48

      Thanks Laurie. I was pleased with both those elements too.

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  3. Nelvia13 January 2016 at 05:22

    Very much like how you rendered the wood and do like the color blue for the bird -what color(s) did you use o come its th strong light blue? We are lucky enough to have a pair of bluebirds during parts of the year and they are so beautiful when caught up close or in the sunlight. Just makes you smile. Well don Val

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    1. Mellowood Gallery13 January 2016 at 07:54

      Thanks Nelvia, I used Ultramarine and white gesso for the blue although there might have been a touch of burnt umber from a dirty brush which would have toned it down a bit. I thought I would have to pull out some other colors but the ultra worked great. BTW about the cerulean - I really only use it for the lower part of a sky in acrylic or if I want an opaque gray in watercolor. - best of luck!

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  4. Joan Tavolott14 January 2016 at 13:17

    I really like how you did the grain of the wood behind the lovely bluebird!!! Well done.

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