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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

N is for Night Owl - A Painting a Day

A to Z Challenge


"Night Owl" - acrylic painting ©Mary Montague Sikes
 For the A to Z Challenge, I chose to create a painting each day for the 26 letters of the alphabet. Today my subject is "N" is for Night Owl. I was surprised to learn that "Night Owl" stands for a person who likes to stay up late at night more than for an actual owl. My mother used to complain that I was a night owl.

Owls are unusual creatures in that they are able to rotate their heads and their necks up to 270 degrees. Quite a feat, and one I don't want to accomplish.

This is my smallest image yet--6" x 6" acrylic on stretched canvas. I don't usually like to work this small, but I want to use as much of what I have in the studio as I can. I did order six more 14" x 11" stretched canvases, so I'll have more larger paintings later.
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15 comments:

  1. Marian AllenApril 16, 2013 at 6:08 AM

    He looks fierce! Probably the orange that makes him look that way. Glad I'm not a mouse!

    You are astounding, doing an entire painting in a day. You'll have an alphabet book when you're finished, you know. Start querying Little Pickle Press now! :)

    Marian Allen
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  2. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 16, 2013 at 7:54 AM

    Marian, thanks for visiting. I love your enthusiasm. Never thought when I started that this project had other potentials!

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  3. Michael Di GesuApril 16, 2013 at 8:11 AM

    He looks SO WISE .... Love the attitude!

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  4. Julie FlandersApril 16, 2013 at 9:24 AM

    I agree with Michael, I love the attitude in his expression!

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  5. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 16, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    Michael, of course, he's a wise old owl!

    Julie, attitude is important!

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  6. Alex J. CavanaughApril 16, 2013 at 9:50 AM

    Colorful and wise!

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  7. MaryApril 16, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    You put an awful lot of detail in such a small area! Love it!

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  8. Amy SikesApril 16, 2013 at 11:49 AM

    Love the owl!

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  9. AnonymousApril 16, 2013 at 2:38 PM

    You did that in one day? You got talent.


    Sonia Lal

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  10. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 16, 2013 at 5:17 PM

    Alex, thanks for visiting.

    Life in a small town, devil's in the details :)

    Thanks, Amy.

    Thanks, Story. Small is easier and it's also harder!!!

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  11. ChuckApril 16, 2013 at 5:24 PM

    Just like in photography, catching the eye(s) is a major component of good work. The eyes in all your paintings have that hypnotizing quality and in these slightly abstract looking works, are really excellently depicted.

    A nice piece, Monti.

    Chuck at Apocalypse Now

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  12. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 16, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    Chuck, thank you for your insightful and positive comments!

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  13. Ninjagaiden78April 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    This is great Maryann. I am going to share this.

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  14. MaryannwritesApril 17, 2013 at 12:25 PM

    Love the owl. This is one of my favorite birds, and I just found out that they symbolize good luck in many Asian cultures.

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  15. Notes Along the Way with Mary Montague SikesApril 17, 2013 at 3:26 PM

    Ninjagaiden78, thanks for visiting!

    Maryann, it's amazing how many people collect owls--pins, trinkets, and more! Thanks for the visit.

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