Thursday, November 24, 2011

Black Capped Chickadee Painting

For this composition, I used two of my reference photographs and rearranged/re sized the birds and tree branch/trunk until I reached a desirable composition. I originally had come up with 4 different poses but finally decided on this particular one since the position of the birds and tree recreated the most pleasing and balanced arrangement.

I am delighted to have been able to complete this painting in a relatively short time!

Black Capped Chickadee Painting in Pastel by Colette Theriault
"Two's Company" ~ Black Capped Chickadees
pastel on archival sanded paper
14" x 11"

To view the progression of this painting, visit my website here:
http://www.colettetheriault.com/descriptions/workinprogess/Chickadees_wip.php
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11 comments:

  1. Peter BrownNovember 24, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    Nice work Colette, and you did a great job on the birch bark.

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  2. Colette TheriaultNovember 24, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    Glad you like it Peter. I loved recreating the intricate pattern of the yellow birch bark and found it more interesting that painting the birds!

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  3. johnNovember 24, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    The lighting and the textures make this one look so good. I always like it when you diversify your subject matter. Another great job.

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  4. LaureneNovember 25, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Wonderful composition, and lovely warm lighting on the birch bark!

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  5. Colette TheriaultNovember 25, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    I appreciate your feedback John and Laurene; many thanks!

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  6. Gary KeimigNovember 26, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    wonderful work. You have done it again. Thanks too for the comment on my art blog.

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  7. Colette TheriaultNovember 27, 2011 at 12:02 AM

    Gary, thanks for visiting and for your kind words!

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  8. Susanna TreichlerDecember 5, 2011 at 12:28 PM

    amazing work...stunning!!

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  9. Colette TheriaultDecember 5, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Thank you Susanna!

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  10. UnknownDecember 8, 2011 at 7:42 AM

    I just love these two little Chickadees. Fabulous job Colette.

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  11. Colette TheriaultDecember 8, 2011 at 8:29 AM

    I think there will be more chickadee paintings in the future Doreen as I love these comical birds. Thanks for visiting!

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