Wednesday, 17 October 2007

Bald Eagle painting - Revisited

This past week has been so busy for me with battling migraines two days in a row, a specialist appointment, teaching class, trying to get some of my own painting done, not to mention that dreaded word.....housework! I decided to give my bald eagle a background after all. I'm not sure which way I like it best but this is the absolute final time I am touching it apart from a coat of varnish. I do have another art project I'm working on but I can't show it here yet because it's for an exchange in an online art group I belong to......all I can say is that it's something along the Christmas side of things.
Bald Eagle in Acrylics - 16" x 16" gallery wrapped canvas - © Serena Lewis
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25 comments:

  1. Anita Davies17 October 2007 at 17:17

    Stunning work Serena.
    Hope you're feeling better soon

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  2. Serena Lewis17 October 2007 at 19:30

    Thanks, Anita!! :)

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  3. Sandy17 October 2007 at 20:49

    Stunning painting Serena, I enjoy looking at all your art...

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  4. Maria Catalina Wiley17 October 2007 at 21:52

    So sorry to hear you were unwell, Serena. Hope're feeling much better.

    I love what you've done to the eagle painting! It really looks fantastic with that background. I LOVE that deep green colour :)

    Look forward to seeing your project - I'll have to be patient :)

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  5. Serena Lewis18 October 2007 at 05:45

    Thanks for dropping by and for the lovely comment, Sandy ~ :)

    Thanks, Maria. :)

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  6. Anonymous18 October 2007 at 15:42

    Amazing work. The texture is particularly well done. It looks as if you could reach out and brush the feathers... if you could get past that sharp beak, that is. Those are also some intense eyes. Great job.

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  7. Serena Lewis18 October 2007 at 20:58

    Thanks so much for the awesome comment, Nathaniel :)

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  8. BoydGreeneArt19 October 2007 at 02:17

    I love the background and I think it makes it feel more natural. Awesome job Serena!

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  9. Serena Lewis19 October 2007 at 06:02

    Thank you, Boyd! :)

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  10. kml19 October 2007 at 06:40

    I like the dark background - it really sets of the eagle. Now hurry up and varnish it before you change your mind! LOL!

    I hope you are feeling better - and don't fret over that housework - it will still be here long after we are gone. I have resigned to keeping it clean and given up on spotless.

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  11. Serena Lewis19 October 2007 at 07:03

    Thanks, Kathy :)

    I'm feeling much better too.... thanks for the well wishes. I think my migraines are stemming from the anaemia side of things so I must remember to take my iron supplements or stock up on stout again. ;)

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  12. Jana Bouc19 October 2007 at 15:47

    Stunning! I can't believe it's acrylics. Your birds are just incredible! I loved reading about "the absolute final time I am touching it..." I understand. If you want any advice on migraines, I'm happy to share what I know, having finally found relief from them.

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  13. Serena Lewis19 October 2007 at 18:45

    Hi Jana and thank you for the compliment. :) I'll pop over to your blog to ask you more about how you found relief from migraines.

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  14. Andrew Glazebrook20 October 2007 at 00:48

    Really superb work !!

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  15. Becky20 October 2007 at 04:34

    HI
    I just love this Eagle. He is so majestic and the illustration is powerful. I love your feather detail. Way to go Serena.

    Becky

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  16. Serena Lewis20 October 2007 at 07:29

    Thank you, Andrew and Becky ~ :)

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  17. beckasharpe21 October 2007 at 05:01

    This is unbelieveably realistic. I love your paintings :o)
    Becka

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  18. juj21 October 2007 at 06:40

    sooooo handsome! just amazing.

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  19. Serena Lewis21 October 2007 at 06:53

    Thank you, Becka...glad you like it. :)

    Thanks, juj ~ :)

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  20. stapeliad21 October 2007 at 23:28

    I don't know how you manage to get such wonderful feather texture with acrylics. This is an awesome painting!

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  21. Serena Lewis22 October 2007 at 06:16

    Thanks, Jessica. I usually work in layers and washes which I think helps to build up the feathers. :)

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  22. Susan Hosken22 October 2007 at 08:02

    This is awesome. I have a passion for eagles and would love to see your version of one in flight you are so brilliant.....as i said...awesome.
    Lots of love from Susan in Australia
    srhosken.blogspot.com
    susanhosken.blogspot.com

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  23. Serena Lewis22 October 2007 at 08:11

    Thanks, Susan! :)

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  24. MD10 November 2007 at 17:43

    He's gorgeous and I can almost touch him. What a beautiful painting.
    MD

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  25. Serena Lewis11 November 2007 at 07:43

    Thank you, Marie ~ :)

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