I started a new calendar on the wall, (a lot of us recently did I believe). With that I’ve been upping my game with owls. One of the more difficult subjects for me to paint. These were so much fun, while frustrating. A project full of lessons and development.
I am very grateful for another year here painting you birds and sharing the beauty of our planet the best way I can. Thank you for sharing this planet with me. You make it a home planet.
Gratefully yours,
Farnco.
Working on some Barn owls. Acrylic and pencil.
I was walking down the side of Old Airport Road. I looked up to see a Hawk fly over. The air was still and blue. I was wearing a light jacket and there was mud on my shoes.
I thought about how one would take a mental photograph.
Today I sat in the darkroom necessary (not so dark) to develop that image. I used acrylic paint to do the dirty work.
You know how these start by now. Pencil time and cartoon show reruns on Netflix.
Formulating a plan as I work along.
Hawk comes to view. But what about the sky?
Applying the blues with an old t-shirt. It came together the way I hoped… though I wish I hadn’t spilled paint on my pants again. Though they were all ready blue jeans.
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