The past couple of weeks have been a little busy with helping my son move to a new place and cleaning up the old place which will be finalised on Friday.
I planned a finished piece but time just got away from me so it's another work-in-progress this week. I hope to add more images to this post as the day progresses.
The theme is CHICKEN.
I started this little guy with a soft pencil sketch
First pass with watercolours. This was as far as I've managed so far...hope to post more here later.
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...okay, I think I'm calling it finished. I wish I hadn't used coloured pencils as they left texture where I didn't want it. I feel like he's overworked now. We live and learn, right?
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I hope to be back with an update soon....bye for now.
The piece is already so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Christine. :)
DeleteOh, I really love this little chick already!!
ReplyDeleteGlad he got all moved and settled in. :)
Thanks, Rita. Yes, Beau is now settling nicely into his new place and has already been creating in his new art room. :)
DeleteI think it looks fabulous Serena! :) Moving is rough...not a fan of it, but I do like fresh starts! :)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Rain. Yes, fresh starts are good! :)
DeleteWell, I love him already! The first pass has a very sumi-e feel to it which I love. Can't wait to see the completed chick!
ReplyDeleteHoping the rest of the move/cleaning goes well. It's never much fun but hopefully the new place will be wonderful for him. . . :)
Thanks, Nicolas. He seems to be settling in a bit better to the new place. I hope it works out for him too.
Deleteso bright and fluffy looking :D
ReplyDeleteThanks, Jennifer...I was hoping for that look.
DeleteI don't see any unwanted texture ... I think he is adorable just as he is. It would seem everyone is moving these days and yes, it sure takes up a lot of time and energy. Good luck to your son in his new place. I love watching how you developed your picture from pencil to final ... a learning process for sure. Really nice, Serena ...
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Thanks, Andrea. I'm glad you enjoyed the process pics too.
Deletethat chicken looks like it has an attitude and I sort of like it. I like the texture, I think it works.
ReplyDeletehave a lovely day.
Thanks, Lissa. I hope you have a lovely weekend. :)
DeleteWhat a cute chicken! love it.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Sandy! :)
DeleteSo adorable and beautifully rendered Serena. Love to hold them in my hand when they're tiny and fluffy like this.
ReplyDeleteGood luck to your son in his new place.
Hugs - Mary
Thanks on both counts, Mary. xx
DeleteTesting this again. I see my comments didn't go through so maybe it's my browser?
ReplyDeleteAnyway, I was saying that this is so beautiful, Serena. Wow. So impressive. Love it.
Best wishes to your son!
I didn't get your first comment, Michael, but thanks for trying again. The second one did come through. I'm so happy you like the chicken I sketched. Thanks for the well wishes for my son too. :)
DeleteOh this sketch is absolutely adorable
ReplyDeleteI love it! Of course not seeing it IRL I don't see a problem with the colored pencil - to me it adds some dimension and he/she looks so fluffy.
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