I just had to have a go at painting this Whooper from Gary's beautiful photograph which he took at WWT Martin Mere on Sunday. They're not posted to his blog yet but will be very soon I'm sure!
Now there's a coincidence!...not five minutes before clicking onto your blog two Whooper Swans overflew my house!..spooky!! That's a cracking painting Sharon, a real beauty!...[;o)
I know it is silly but I didn't know swans could fly! I thought they would be too heavy to get off the ground. Anyway, this is a beautiful painting and I do so love how the shadows on his neck appear. I think this is an awesome composition!
You have done and amazing job with this, I wasn't sure it was paintable, but what do I know!! Love this and cannot wait to see it hung up. The images are now on my page http://walksnwildlife.blogspot.co.uk/
Sharon this is truely fantastic. It reminds me of the old masters like Caravaggio's chiaroscuro technique (light against dark). If you don't know it, look it up as you will definitely see a likeness and it will show you how far you have come. It really is fabulous stuff. I count myself lucky to have seen your development from the beginning. What next I ask? xx
I love hearing from you, thank you so much for leaving a comment - I will always try to leave a reply and pop over to visit your blog if you have one - although sometimes I may be slower than others, have a wonderful day xx
Fabulous painting, Sharon!
ReplyDeleteA very striking pose, beautifully captured Sharon. The colours for the shadow on the neck work so well.
ReplyDeleteSharon, this swan is beautifully painted, in fact the best swan painting I've ever seen. Honest!
ReplyDeleteNow there's a coincidence!...not five minutes before clicking onto your blog two Whooper Swans overflew my house!..spooky!!
ReplyDeleteThat's a cracking painting Sharon, a real beauty!...[;o)
Such a beautiful painting Sharon, the contrasts so dramatic
ReplyDeleteA pure beauty this swan. Well painted.
ReplyDeleteI know it is silly but I didn't know swans could fly! I thought they would be too heavy to get off the ground. Anyway, this is a beautiful painting and I do so love how the shadows on his neck appear. I think this is an awesome composition!
ReplyDeleteYou have done and amazing job with this, I wasn't sure it was paintable, but what do I know!! Love this and cannot wait to see it hung up. The images are now on my page http://walksnwildlife.blogspot.co.uk/
ReplyDeleteNow that is wonderful Sharon, no its better than that. what a talented lass you are
ReplyDeleteIncredible! I love the rich color and wonderful composition Sharon.
ReplyDeleteAssolutamante magnifico questo cigno! Complimenti Sharon!
ReplyDeleteThank you everyone so much for your wonderful comments, credit for the composition has to go to Gary for his wonderful photo!
ReplyDeleteWow, amazingly painted , wonderful rendering !
ReplyDeleteThat's fabulous! And so is the photo.
ReplyDeleteThe subtlety of your work in this piece is fabulous.
ReplyDeleteSuch a beauty!
ReplyDeleteSharon this is truely fantastic. It reminds me of the old masters like Caravaggio's chiaroscuro technique (light against dark). If you don't know it, look it up as you will definitely see a likeness and it will show you how far you have come. It really is fabulous stuff. I count myself lucky to have seen your development from the beginning. What next I ask? xx
ReplyDeletePainting at its best!
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ReplyDeleteLovely painting.
ReplyDeleteOMGosh, Sharon! This is SO beautiful! another favorite...I've seen many swan paintings...but I think this one is fantastic!!! Congratulations!!
ReplyDeleteI saw Gary's photo on Facebook and your painting more than does it justice, just gorgeous x
ReplyDeleteThank you sooooo much for all your lovely comments, will have to do some more like this xxxx
ReplyDeleteWow, amazing! Both the painting and the subject.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting with lovely contrast of values :)
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