If there's one thing I learned from this painting, it is to not be afraid to challenge yourself and push your limits; you just might be surprised at the results.
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Showing posts with label amphibian. Show all posts
Showing posts with label amphibian. Show all posts
Thursday, March 21, 2013
Gray Tree Frog Painting in Pastel
Alas, I was able to finish the frog painting and I feel satisfied enough to call it done! I have to admit that everything about this piece drove me to edge and back...the green color, the fern leaves, the pattern/texture of the frog's skin. It soon became apparent as the painting progressed that it proved more challenging than I expected.
If there's one thing I learned from this painting, it is to not be afraid to challenge yourself and push your limits; you just might be surprised at the results.
If there's one thing I learned from this painting, it is to not be afraid to challenge yourself and push your limits; you just might be surprised at the results.
Monday, March 18, 2013
update of Frog Painting in pastel
I haven't been able to work much on him today but perhaps tomorrow I should be done the adding the details of this frog.
Most of you will recognize by now that it is a type of tree frog by the presence of the toe pads. They really do stick to anything, and can even climb on a vertical sheet of glass.
Most of you will recognize by now that it is a type of tree frog by the presence of the toe pads. They really do stick to anything, and can even climb on a vertical sheet of glass.
Saturday, March 16, 2013
Painting update of the little frog
Little by little the frog in this painting is becoming more apparent amongst the green foliage of the ferns. The cryptic coloration is essential if the frog wants to avoid becoming a hungry predator's next meal! This frog also has the stunning ability to change skin color and pattern to better blend in with his surroundings.
Tuesday, March 12, 2013
A New Painting of the Amphibious Kind!
You'd think after working five paintings with predominating green foliage that I'd start a piece that would involve a totally different color scheme! Maybe it is a sign that I miss the abundance of green vegetation and can't wait till spring as we've had our share of the white stuff this winter.
This little fella I rescued during a hot scorching day from under a wooden crate in a busy paved parking lot. I brought him home in a paper cup and before releasing him beside the garden pond in my back yard, I coaxed him to pose for me amongst the lush greenery of the ferns. He stayed around the home for a month or more, singing his LOUD trill-like call every now and then, day or night. The neighbours were wondering what the heck was making all that noise...
This little fella I rescued during a hot scorching day from under a wooden crate in a busy paved parking lot. I brought him home in a paper cup and before releasing him beside the garden pond in my back yard, I coaxed him to pose for me amongst the lush greenery of the ferns. He stayed around the home for a month or more, singing his LOUD trill-like call every now and then, day or night. The neighbours were wondering what the heck was making all that noise...
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