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Tuesday, April 2, 2013

B is for Bunny - Easter Bunny

A to Z Challenge

A to Z Blog Challenge Well, I decided to do a painting a day for the A to Z Challenge. When life gets in the way, it becomes harder than I thought it might be. That happened today, but I created a painting anyway.

In keeping with the Easter season, I thought "B" for Bunny was most appropriate. I fished out some photos I took several years ago in Colonial Williamsburg. While watching re-en-actors make bricks out of clay like they did in the days of the first colonists, I noticed a small brown bunny nearby. Excited at the closeup potential, I pulled out my digital camera and took several shots before it shied away. I was happy to have these photos for reference material today.

The painting is 11" x 14" acrylic on stretched canvas.

"Williamsburg Bunny" acrylic on canvas ©Mary Montague Sikes


 



15 comments:

Hart Johnson said...

Awwww---what a cutie! You have talent. My artwork makes it clear my skills seized in about third grade.

Unknown said...

I thought doing book w/ excerpts was tough! I can't imagine doing paintings. GREAT theme! Something totally unique from what I've seen so far.

Terri @ Scribbler's Sojourn

Alex J. Cavanaugh said...

See, you're doing great with the animals!

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Judy said...

So cute! I'll be back to see more :)

Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikes said...

Thanks, Hart. Rabbits are much cuter than alligators!!!

Terri, thanks for the visit!

Thanks, Alex! You make me want to paint more of them...

Juliet, thanks. I'm going to your site now.

Thank you, Judy, for the visit. I'll look forward to seeing you back here.

Megan said...

Great idea for a theme and we are lucky because we get to see your work. Cute picture, you are very talented!

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Amy Sikes said...

Bunny and Gator are both very nice! :)

Jemima Pett said...

What a lovely idea! If you want to do a Guinea Pig for G, I'm sure my boys will be happy to send photos :)
Happy AtoZing!

Jemima at Jemima's blog

Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikes said...

Megan, thank you. Also, thanks for stopping by my blog.

Thank you, Amy. You got to see the gator for real!

Jemima, I haven't decided on "G" yet, but I'll keep you offer in mind!

Inger said...

I love these animal paintings. Very cute.

Chancelet said...

Very nice! I'm intrigued at your daily endeavor here.

Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague Sikes said...

Inger, thank you. I enjoy animal paintings as well.

LaRhonda, thank you for visiting!

Chuck said...

At the end of this Challenge you shall have a gallery worth displaying and marketing. Seriously. This one is a really nice piece. Impressive, Monti.

Chuck at Apocalypse Now

Valerie said...

Awesome theme!! Please pick P for platypus!! They are my fav!!