Serena Lewis: Bald Eagle painting

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.

25 comments:

Anita Davies said...: Stunning work Serena.
Hope you're feeling better soon; 17 October 2007 at 17:17
Serena Lewis said...: Thanks, Anita!! :); 17 October 2007 at 19:30
Sandy said...: Stunning painting Serena, I enjoy looking at all your art...; 17 October 2007 at 20:49
Maria Catalina Wiley said...: 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 :); 17 October 2007 at 21:52
Serena Lewis said...: Thanks for dropping by and for the lovely comment, Sandy ~ :)

Thanks, Maria. :); 18 October 2007 at 05:45
Anonymous said...: 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.; 18 October 2007 at 15:42
Serena Lewis said...: Thanks so much for the awesome comment, Nathaniel :); 18 October 2007 at 20:58
BoydGreeneArt said...: I love the background and I think it makes it feel more natural. Awesome job Serena!; 19 October 2007 at 02:17
Serena Lewis said...: Thank you, Boyd! :); 19 October 2007 at 06:02
kml said...: 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.; 19 October 2007 at 06:40
Serena Lewis said...: 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. ;); 19 October 2007 at 07:03
Jana Bouc said...: 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.; 19 October 2007 at 15:47
Serena Lewis said...: 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.; 19 October 2007 at 18:45
Andrew Glazebrook said...: Really superb work !!; 20 October 2007 at 00:48
Becky said...: 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; 20 October 2007 at 04:34
Serena Lewis said...: Thank you, Andrew and Becky ~ :); 20 October 2007 at 07:29
beckasharpe said...: This is unbelieveably realistic. I love your paintings :o)
Becka; 21 October 2007 at 05:01
juj said...: sooooo handsome! just amazing.; 21 October 2007 at 06:40
Serena Lewis said...: Thank you, Becka...glad you like it. :)

Thanks, juj ~ :); 21 October 2007 at 06:53
stapeliad said...: I don't know how you manage to get such wonderful feather texture with acrylics. This is an awesome painting!; 21 October 2007 at 23:28
Serena Lewis said...: Thanks, Jessica. I usually work in layers and washes which I think helps to build up the feathers. :); 22 October 2007 at 06:16
Susan Hosken said...: 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; 22 October 2007 at 08:02
Serena Lewis said...: Thanks, Susan! :); 22 October 2007 at 08:11
MD said...: He's gorgeous and I can almost touch him. What a beautiful painting.
MD; 10 November 2007 at 17:43
Serena Lewis said...: Thank you, Marie ~ :); 11 November 2007 at 07:43