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"Night Owl" - acrylic painting ©Mary Montague Sikes |
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.
15 comments:
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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Marian, thanks for visiting. I love your enthusiasm. Never thought when I started that this project had other potentials!
He looks SO WISE .... Love the attitude!
I agree with Michael, I love the attitude in his expression!
Michael, of course, he's a wise old owl!
Julie, attitude is important!
Colorful and wise!
You put an awful lot of detail in such a small area! Love it!
Love the owl!
You did that in one day? You got talent.
Sonia Lal
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!!!
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
Chuck, thank you for your insightful and positive comments!
This is great Maryann. I am going to share this.
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Love the owl. This is one of my favorite birds, and I just found out that they symbolize good luck in many Asian cultures.
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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