I have so enjoyed painting from the photographs I took at this delightful zoo. I just knew I wouldn't rest until I had the ideas out of my system. I don't paint many animals, so it was also a challenge. And most of you know I loooove a challenge. Here are the final ones.
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| This one speaks for itself and it is frightening how so many species are in crisis. Using mixed media like this was inspired by Lorraine Brown - do check out her work which is brilliant and innovative |
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| Monkey Puzzle! What shall I eat first? |
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Final flourish - Pretty Polly Parrot in Brusho.
Problem is, what on earth is going to inspire me next? Nothing in the pipeline. Perhaps I may read a book, tidy the garden, go for walks, do some baking ................... Well, whatever you are doing have a lovely autumnal weekend. |
Wherever your inspiration comes from... the resulting artwork is going to be stunning! These are so so exciting and original, Polly! I especially like the parrot... wow! I think it's the way that you start out with the 'real' subject, and then bring in your own feelings, and the atmosphere that surrounds the subject as well... it's wonderful!
ReplyDeleteYou may see this reply twice!! Would like to see thank you for what you say, so nice of you. And thank you for taking the time to comment from your busy tutoring life.
DeleteYou were definitely inspired when you made these paintings. I like your tiger and there's such an explosion of colors with the parrot! Polly , I'm sure you'll have fun whatever you do and you will come back like a tiger. Wrrgh!...Hugs
ReplyDeleteWrrgh to you from the tiger! :)
DeleteThank you. Isn't it funny the one that took the least time was the most fun. Thanks for calling have a great week xx
I love all your animals ...but the parrot is SUPERB!!! WOW !!! I love the forms and the colours..they pop up from the screen.
ReplyDeleteBravo,dear Polly!!!
Have nice autumn week end ,hugs, Rita.
Thank you Rita. Glad you like Polly the Parrot. It was such fun to paint. Have a lovely warm autumnal week and take care. xx
DeleteDear Polly, it is apparent to me how much you like animals, because you paint them so, so well! No wonder you enjoyed this series so much. I like all three. the little monkey is adorable with its hesitation. The Parrot is stunning with the bright colors and the brusho effects that so much resemble feathers. I am sure that you'll find your next subject very quickly, you are so inventive...
ReplyDeleteThank you Blaga. I so loved the personal way the zoo was run and the animals all looked happy. Just feel a little flat after this series, perhaps I am ready for a short break anyway. I don't paint every day anyway. Take care and thank you for reading my blog. Have a lovely week
DeleteOh Polly your parrot is gorgeous, and that tiger too… can't leave out that delightful monkey. You met the animal challenge and won. It's Fall, don't those yellow and red leaves inspire you? You could illustrate your recipes or who knows where life will lead you. Whatever you do will feed your soul and a feast for the eyes, I have no doubt.
ReplyDeleteThank you for what you say, gives me a boost. And because of you I have been collected autumn things that have fallen from the nearby trees. May be painting them tomorrow. Good suggestions :)
DeleteNo matter what challenges you Polly you always come up with some brilliant results. I think you do paint animals, flowers, landscape..... and do so very well. Thanks for liking my mixed media experiments too
ReplyDeleteYou don't see all the results Lorraine!!! But thank you for what you say. I may try another mixed media but I find it really needs thinking about more than just working from a photograph. Thanks again
DeleteGorgeous Polly , really show your skills here, love the colorful parrot , but you can paint anything !
ReplyDeleteVery nice of you to say that Jane. Because I don't pay to sell I can paint whatever comes into my head, and enjoy it, no pressure. Have a a lovely week
DeletePolly all three of these works are wonderful. I think your tigers in crisis is so well put together. Your monkey puzzle had me smiling and the parrot is simply stunning. I know something will be in your pipeline....can't wait to see. Have a delightful week - P.S. when you get done tidying up the garden stop over I may have a few chores to share with you (LOL)!
ReplyDeleteGlad you like my animals - I had fun and learnt along the way about the animals and about painting them. Oh and wouldn't that be great to share some chores and then have a chat
DeleteOutstanding work on all three Polly! Great textures and colors in the tiger painting, the monkey looks like he is about to get into mischief and the parrot is your grand finale-really gave it your all, I love them! I bet you will be back tomorrow with a thousand new ideas...can't wait to see!
ReplyDeleteThanks a lot Celia and for commenting on each one. My brain hasn't come up with anything yet
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Love your colorful animals. Nicely done!!! I am sure you will be inspired with a new idea soon.
ReplyDeleteThank you Joan. You never seem to run out of ideas, perhaps need some of your inspiration
DeleteBeautiful, vibrant paintings Polly - I particularly love the parrot. We had a mini-break last week. took the ferry to Dunkirk then visited Ghent and Rotterdam. Rotterdam zoo is brilliant and I have hundreds more photos added to my 'to do' folders'. Unlike you, most of mine stay there and don't make it to the drawing board - wish I could be as productive as you :-)
ReplyDeleteThank you Sue. I admire your wonderful work, with your wonderful detail and likeness. So opposite to how I paint, slapdash, impatient. But I am lucky I don't do commissions so I have the time to can paint anything I want. You live in a great area for trips 'over the water' and who knows, one day you may suddenly have the inspiration and dig out those photos. I do, though, remember you did a wonder tiger
DeleteThe colours in the parrot painting are so wonderful and vivid!
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