In this original 5"x7" work in progress WIP oil painting of a bantam rooster, I've painted his eye and I've worked on his feathers. I've put some texture medium on his crest and I will shade over that. I may also need some more feathery accents to his wings before I'm done. I'm hoping to have him completed for Tuesday before the start of Chinese New Year and Year of the Rooster...
This is a work in progress, but I also usually post at least one finished piece on Tuesdays if you'd like to come to visit! You also may see some of my finished paintings at lisarusso.com if you'd like.
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Here is a sketch of a big eyed gothic maiden. She wears a darling hat and has a cautious gaze. I think she is most likely a fairy angel, although she could also be a goddess or a mermaid. I'm unsure if I'll paint her or not, but I did enjoy sketching her.
I've decided to try and do a sketch a day in January. This is day 20.
This is a rough sketch.
Your rooster is really magnificent. The sketch of the maiden is great, too.Congrats on being featured at PPF! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteGorgeous looking rooster. Congrats on being featured at PPF this week too!
ReplyDeleteLuv the rooster's stare. Happy PPF. Thanks for dropping by my blog today
ReplyDeleteMuch love...
Lovely rooster WIP and a cute hat on your maiden!
ReplyDeleteOOH!!! He is handsome and she is pretty...I love his colors.
ReplyDeleteHappy PPF~
Love the rooster, but not as much as that cute hat
ReplyDeleteHow cool is that? A rooster for the Chinese New Year - looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love him so much. He makes me happy and he turned out perfectly.
ReplyDeleteLooks fab so far
ReplyDeleteBeautiful painting! His crest is gorgeous. Nice to see a series of different breeds!
ReplyDeleteThanks so very much, I worked on him yesterday and I'm getting close to finishing him. At this point, he just needs some touch ups and he should be good to go for Tuesday...
ReplyDeleteYour rooster is looking great! And, I love your maiden with the hat! Beautiful! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI love your rooster, which has been one of my recurring subjects in my artwork. Blessings!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much Stacy and Arnoldo!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations, your rooster is very handsome! I saw a poster once with all different breeds of chickens/roosters/hens. There are so many truly beautiful specimens. have a good week.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful rooster and I love your maiden sketch, too. Happy (late) PPF! :)
ReplyDeleteWow your rooster is stunning!! Congratulations being featured on ppf!! Wonderful wip too!!
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Thank you most kindly Gloria, Laney, and Giggles!
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