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Wednesday, December 22, 2010

Christmas Chickadee # 91


I fought demons painting this one. It is on Arches 140# hot press. I thought that would be a good choice for delicate detail and one etheral wash behind him. The 'etheral wash' immediatly dried into hard lines .... 'flowers'? At least it is good paper so I scrubbed, added more layers and went with a darker background. It is nice paper for detail.

At least he is a cheery reminder of the Christmas season. I had to pretend we have a little snow around here to spice things up.

3 comments:

Cedar Ridge Studio said...

Chickadees are my favorite bird of the winter birds. They are such bright little birds.
You have captured them perfectly.
Enjoy your Holiday and a blessed New Year
Mary Ann

Kelly said...

...it looks perfect to me. I assumed you added the dark areas in on purpose. They look like leaves. The little Chiggy is as sweet as can be.

Mermaid's Palette said...

Elva-
I have been away, so not keeping up with comments- but just wanted to say this is incredible! Beautiful and I love the background!
Sheryl