Saturday, January 4, 2014

Day 5- 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Opening Act" 
11" x 11" image, mixed media, available for $125.  Some paintings just go smoothly.  Today was one of those days.  Hey, I deserve it, after yesterday's trials!  I knew that I wanted to collage the feathers again, and decided to have the crow sticking his head into a busy section, that would repeat the patterns on his wings.  After collaging on the right, I negative painted, using acrylic so that I could make up my own pattern.  This was fun to paint from start to finish!  I named it "Opening Act" because it looks like the crow is getting ready to go on stage.
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14 comments:

  1. Joan Princing ArtJanuary 5, 2014 at 12:21 AM

    I love your mixed media work!! This one is especially wonderful. I love these colors together, the designs - just a very great piece!

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  2. Regula ScheifeleJanuary 5, 2014 at 1:11 AM

    Love this piece - it almost look like a mechanical bird with the patterns on its wings. Great shadows as well¨

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  3. Lydia (Killebrew) JechorekJanuary 5, 2014 at 4:18 AM

    I've enjoyed your art and this piece in particular. I love the rich color and crispness of this one.

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  4. Kay WyneJanuary 5, 2014 at 4:43 AM

    great colors, love the composition! your mixed media is very interesting.

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  5. Cindy D.January 5, 2014 at 9:41 AM

    Wonderful patterns. And such a great face!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 5, 2014 at 11:38 AM

    Wonderful composition and patterns!

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  7. UnknownJanuary 5, 2014 at 12:38 PM

    It looks like he got out of the fabric. Some surreal feelings… Love it.
    Cat vaganay

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  8. CindyJanuary 5, 2014 at 12:59 PM

    I always look forward to seeing what you will post next. Have enjoyed it all as well as the descriptions.

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  9. Leada WoodJanuary 5, 2014 at 1:27 PM

    Love your crow and your style!

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  10. Helen H TrachyJanuary 5, 2014 at 9:05 PM

    Splendid work with your birds! I had a lovely time going through your paintings. Amazing art!

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  11. Anne Winthrop CordinJanuary 6, 2014 at 4:06 AM

    Love the repeating patterns and composition of this!

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  12. UnknownJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:30 AM

    This is a really inspiring painting and makes me want to do some collage birds! Thanks for your inspiration!

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    1. Karen KnutsonJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:39 AM

      Thanks, Nans! I plan to do one more like this one today. It was actually very easy, and I need to do more simple ones. Running out of steam with this challenge, and I'm not even half way through!

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  13. Karen KnutsonJanuary 9, 2014 at 7:40 AM

    Thank you all for your wonderful posts! I've met so many new art friends through Leslie Saeta's 30 paintings in 30 Days Challenge!

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