Young Australian Watercolour on 425 gsm Saunders Waterford CP 28.5cm x 38cm |
Back in December I had a surprise visitor on our balcony, a juvenile Australian Hobby falcon. I was lucky enough to get some photos of him before he caught his breath and flew off.
In this watercolour I wanted to create a more abstract look so after developing his glaring stare I played with colour and texture to find a patterned feel to the rest of the painting.
I have been very lucky to have some time in my studio as we were spending a week getting out and about but after several gourmet lunches we both needed to stay home and have a rest and for me this gave me painting time which I am so grateful of as I have a lot of difficulty staying away from my brushes.
Wow, Lorraine, he's wonderful. Your animals always are! Nice he came to visit for a minute.
ReplyDeleteHe is lovely and I really like your background, perfect for your visitor! xx
ReplyDeleteYou captured a great moment in time, Lorraine. His look is intense, and the painting, as always, invites you to explore.
ReplyDeleteYou are so lucky; Lorraine, to have beautiful wildlife in your part of the world to draw inspiration from. I love how the pattern mimics the wings in flight, breathtaking!
ReplyDeleteGosh Lorraine - he is so handsome and I love the background. It really sets his beauty off. So glad you got photos and created this lovely painting. Hope you have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteWow he looks dramatic in the corner and you really set him off with the intriguing background. Great painting
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to get a falcon on your balcony ! This is so creative, love the different patterns , really great !
ReplyDeleteYou've done a lovely job with your falcon Lorraine. Your very clever and imaginative background really sets him off!
ReplyDeleteThis is really nice falcon and the background are melting together. Very creative.
ReplyDeleteLove your background. It works well and is very harmonious with the subject.
ReplyDeleteGood job on this. Very interesting .
ReplyDeletethanks for coming by my blog. Yes I too love that photo, and I'm so sorry about your friends dog. I have been right on that path . It's a tough one.
Wow is definitely the word for this one! Love the textured look that tells us it's feathers.
ReplyDeleteI am in total AWE!
ReplyDeleteFabulous!
Just caught up with all your work and news Lorraine. Hope things are better and on the mend now. Loving all your work. Your infusion series is coming along really beautifully. I am sure it is delighting all who see it in real life. This young chap is looking splendid in his feathered outfit too. We never really get the full experience viewing art but I can just imagine how wonderful your work looks in real life. Thanks for your kind comments recently. I really do appreciate your time in dropping by. Take care. xx
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