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Fearless Friday, Cock-a-Doodle-do!

 

There is just something about roosters and chickens that always makes me smile…

I saw a photo of a beautiful rooster that made me instantly want to start painting

 

 

 

 

I started with yellow and orange washes

 

 

 

 

I like to keep my inspiration photo close to my painting on the easel

 

 

 

 

More color washes establishing his shape

 

 

 

 

Then I began to define his face and head

 

 

 

 

More details and layers of color

 

 

 

 

Feather texture with lots of loose, thin strokes

 

 

 

 

The tail feathers are very abstract, layers of tones and shapes to indicate his bushy feather tail

 

 

 

 

Beginning to lay in some background with light washes and more details on his chest

 

 

 

 

and he’s done!

 

 

 

 

“Cock-a-doodle-do!”

 

Have fun and Be Fearless!

 

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I will be joining these fabulous parties and blogs:

Dishing it & Digging itBetween Naps on the Porch,   Make it Pretty Monday

Cooking and Crafting with J&J,    Celebrate and Decorate,

Delicious Dishes Recipe Party   Oh My Heartsie Girl  Full Plate Thursday

Thursday Favorite Things  Creatively Crafty   Home Matters 

Weekend Potluck

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