Tag Archives: 2012
Hawk…final
Hello. What a beautiful morning it is here. We are being blessed with a tease of cooler weather overnight, so when I walk in the mornings, it is just wonderful! I love the change of seasons. Living in a place where the weather is always the same would be pretty boring for me, I guess. … Read more…
And now, for the background…
Hi… I am back to painting after a brief trip back to Maryland. We are in the process of emptying out my parent’s house. It was bittersweet, but I am happy that I had the opportunity to go back one last time. It is such a beautiful place on the water, and it is filled … Read more…
Getting closer on this hawk painting!
Hi! This painting is certainly keeping me out of trouble, because I am spending my time on soooo many feathers. But, I am loving this process! As you can see, the number of feathers has increased. Layers of gold, a red brown and even some touches of orange help to make them look better. For … Read more…
Monday…and more of the Hawk
Hi to you all… Wow…How did Monday come around again so quickly??? Does time seem to be flying by, or what?? And I have so many things on my plate to accomplish before next week…(sigh). Well, it will get accomplished or it won’t….And that’s all I have to say about that! The hawk is showing … Read more…
Painting more on the Hawk…
Hello… Well, as you can see, this painting is progressing. I have now moved on to the body of the hawk, where I have begun to lay in the highlights and some of the undertones of the feathers. Pastel is a fun medium, and you have to look closely to determine what the underlying colors … Read more…
Painting the Hawk
Good morning! The hawk continues with more painting on his head and beneath his beak. It seems to be a challenge to get the shading just right on the white feathers on his neck. They are white, but to get them to recede under his beak, they must have some grey tones. Cool colors recede … Read more…
Pastel painting of Hawk continues…
Good Thursday morning to you! I must begin by thanking you all for your sweet comments about my new website. Didn’t Jessica do a wonderful job?! It is very handy having a daughter who is so technologically savvy! Yes, Jessica is my daughter, for those of you who didn’t know. (lovecareheal.com) I am blessed to … Read more…
Hawk eye and painting progress…
Good morning! I decided, since I had the picture, I would show you an up close look at the hawk’s eye. Like all eyes, there are many colors involved. If you look closely at your own eye, you will see a variety and even some flecks of color that might surprise you. My eyes, for … Read more…
A Hawk! Worth the wait!
Good Friday to you! Wow…I am amazed at how fast this week has flown by. Every good intention of posting on this blog just flew out the window. But, some things are worth the wait! I have posted here the original picture of a young hawk, and the start of the painting. This one has … Read more…