As some of you know, I was working on a portrait of my favorite raptor, Isis, for an upcoming art show this week. I finished her just in the nick of time since the show is Tuesday. I took pics as I painted so you can see the work in progress and the finished piece. I worked in acrylics which is a new direction for me as I am an oil painter normally. “Isis” is the subject of my avatar pic and a favorite of mine at the Suncoast Seabird Sanctuary - a local bird rehab and hospital. She has been a permanent resident there since 1990 - she came there malnourished and is blind in one eye, therefore unreleasable. She is a beautiful redtail hawk. I took a few photos of her one day when a volunteer had her out of her enclosure. One of her favorite things is to be taken out along the Gulf of Mexico beach behind the sanctuary. Anyway, I wanted to share this as I know that some of you had requested to see my painting when done. Enjoy!
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11-10-2008, 12:09 AM #1
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My Completed Painting!
“No Bird Soars Too High If He Soars With His Own Wings” ~ William Blake
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11-10-2008, 12:46 AM #2
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Wow! Just - beautiful!
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11-10-2008, 02:11 AM #3
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Beautiful! You are one talented individual!
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11-10-2008, 02:52 AM #4
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Absolutely gorgeous! wonderful job. Good luck with your show
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11-10-2008, 04:16 AM #5
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Since 1990???
Wowza.
Wonderful painting. Thanks for showing us. I love red tails. Beautiful birds.2007 Seven ID8 - Bontrager InForm
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11-10-2008, 04:19 AM #6
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Holy smokes- that is gorgeous!!!!
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11-11-2008, 11:17 AM #7
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Wonderful, wildhawk! Are you more of an animal painter? Or what are your preferred subjects?
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11-11-2008, 11:55 AM #8
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You have captured the essence of her beautifully.
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11-11-2008, 02:43 PM #9
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Beautiful work. How'd the art show go? Is it juried? Will you win a prize for this one?
How close are you to the Gulf?
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11-11-2008, 07:39 PM #10
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Wowie!! Cool painting
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11-11-2008, 08:54 PM #11
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That's awesome! Our next Robert Bateman?
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