Thursday, January 9, 2014

30 Paintings in 30 Days- Day 10

"Martini , please!"  Acrylic   $95
This is a funny painting.  I think this bird wanted a martini so bad that he had a little accident!  I laugh when I see it.  The shadow ended up looking more like a puddle, so I thought, I'll just make it abstract by putting stripes through it.  Well, that made the shine show even more!  So I thought, "it is what it is!"  Secondly, I'm not going to tell you what kind of bird this is, cuz I'm not sure what it looks like!  I collaged the top part with torn napkins, and then painted on top of them, using black acrylic.  This painting is almost all acrylic, in fact, beside the collage.  I had to put 2 olives in the martini, because I really like them!
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11 comments:

  1. Pattie WallJanuary 10, 2014 at 6:56 AM

    Fun indeed! I love the background and the stripes that you included - makes a nice design and composition. The bird looks just fantastic drinking it's martini - he looks like is swilling a big gulp being all puffy!

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    1. Karen KnutsonJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:15 AM

      Yes, Pattie, he's full of martini, so he's got a full belly. This painting is comical to me on so many levels. Today I'm going to do a caricature type one, just to let loose and make it easy for myself. Thanks for your comments!

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  2. heatherseattleJanuary 10, 2014 at 7:44 AM

    The bird had an accident! karen - i LOVE it. i can picture you thinking/writing/giggling about that and I love it.

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    1. Karen KnutsonJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:01 PM

      Yes, once everything started going wrong as I was painting this, I just went with it, and did start giggling. Thanks, Hez!

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  3. Peggy Stermer-CoxJanuary 10, 2014 at 8:34 AM

    Hi Karen, This gives new meaning to the term "wet bar". The bird does have a gull look about him, maybe a Bonaparte gull or something. I am enjoying watching your daily paintings; they're inspiring and fun!

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    1. Karen KnutsonJanuary 10, 2014 at 10:00 PM

      Love that title, Wet Bar. Next time! Love your guesses about the type of bird it is. I'll never tell.... :)

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  4. UnknownJanuary 10, 2014 at 2:15 PM

    Love the olives in the background and the black behind them to make them really stand out!!

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  5. Ellen RolesJanuary 10, 2014 at 3:56 PM

    delightful! these birds are great so creative you go girl

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  6. UnknownJanuary 14, 2014 at 10:28 AM

    I love this painting - such a great sense of humor - and beautifully done.

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  7. UnknownJanuary 13, 2015 at 10:25 PM

    Pretty depth in this attractive picture.Nice paintings.
    bird painting abstract

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