Friday, April 1, 2011

Paint Party Friday - ACEO Playing Card Deck


So much going on this week, I almost forgot about PPF entirely!...but so glad I made it =)

This parrot painting is one of my recent works. I have submitted the image for a project in one of my eBay groups, Art Cards, Editions and Originals...or better known as the ACEO group. The group has been creating ACEO-sized (2.5x3.5in)playing card decks the last few years using the art of group members. These parrots will be on the 2 of Diamonds in the 2011 deck. I'm so excited to be a part of this fun project, and can't wait to see the finished deck with everyone's great art!

I have 5 Eclectus parrots. This painting is done from a picture of Cherry and Junior.


Eclectus parrots are famous for being sexually dimorphic, which means that the male and female are different colors. Most parrot species do not have this trait. That's your lesson on parrots for today, LOL!

The painting was done in Acrylics on Susan Scheewe 185# watercolor paper, and it measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches. I don't think I'll be putting this original up for sale. It is too near and dear to my heart =)

Happy PPF!! I'm swamped, but will try to visit as many as I can this week ;)
Kathryn
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35 comments:

  1. EVAApril 1, 2011 at 2:23 PM

    What a beautiful couple Kathryn!

    Will we see more of the family for more PPFs?
    Hope so!

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  2. CrystalApril 1, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    How cool that you ACEO will be in the card deck. I am in that group also, but didn't know about the card decks till it was too late to get in. I love your parrots. They are so bright and colorful! :-)

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  3. Theresa MacNaughtonApril 1, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    Your parrots are so adorable - and you rendered such a wonderful painting of them! Happy weekend! Theresa

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  4. SHERI COOKApril 1, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Beautiful birds and beautiful artwork! Happy PPF!

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  5. GlorV1April 1, 2011 at 5:01 PM

    Oooh, very very nice. I think your parrots are awesome. Great work.

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  6. Anne ButeraApril 1, 2011 at 5:06 PM

    Lovely painting! Your parrots are beautiful.

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  7. HeatherApril 1, 2011 at 5:49 PM

    That's wonderful! You must be in it with my friend marlene! The birds look great! They will be fun additions to the card deck!

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  8. Magic Love CrowApril 1, 2011 at 6:23 PM

    Kathryn, the aceo is beautiful! Thanks for the lesson on parrots! Very interesting! Have a good one ;o)

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  9. Kristin DudishApril 1, 2011 at 6:48 PM

    What a wonderful ACEO - Cherry and Junior are beautiful! (On your card and in the photo!)

    I agree with EVA - I'd love to see more of the family :)

    xo
    Kristin

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  10. ChristineApril 1, 2011 at 7:00 PM

    lovely, such authentic tropical colours too.

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  11. Pam TuckerApril 1, 2011 at 7:51 PM

    Gorgeous painting! The colors are so true to life!

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  12. Heather FoustApril 1, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    These birds are sooo cute! Love the colors.

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  13. MarleneApril 1, 2011 at 8:51 PM

    Kathryn they are gorgeous birds and your picture is wonderful. I would keep it too if it were mine.

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  14. Carrie MartinezApril 1, 2011 at 9:51 PM

    Beautiful birds...you've captured their image perfectly! Its amazing when you see these birds and other parrots how Nature is the ultimate artist, and how these vibrant colors serve a purpose for the bird's survival. Amazing! Happy weekend :)

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  15. Hybrid JApril 1, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    A great painting of parrot. Beautiful drawn and painted. ;) I'm just starting to paint with acrylic and the fast drying nature of it is giving me so much problem. Hope that soon I would be overcome it. Thank you for sharing.

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  16. gmaApril 1, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    I love birds this is an awesome painting.

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  17. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 6:21 AM

    Gorgeous- I love your colors here, so vibrant! And your cmposition is excellent too- I am always drawn to pieces with strong diagonals. Thanks for the parrot lesson- I never knew that, lol!
    Happy PPF- a day late!
    Stephanie

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  18. Priti LisaApril 2, 2011 at 1:06 PM

    Thanks for the parrot lesson, lol.
    The painting is spot on and so cheery!
    xo

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  19. AbelaApril 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    I like the colors of these parrots, they've been great. Hug

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  20. Kat WApril 2, 2011 at 2:49 PM

    Colourful beautiful painting of your cute parrots. How amazing to be able to get so much detail in such a small space.

    Kat :-)

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  21. UnknownApril 2, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    I can see why you are not selling this one Kathryn. What a beautiful little painting. I can see the love that went into this!

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  22. AnonymousApril 2, 2011 at 4:07 PM

    This is lovely and the detail is fabulous especially given that its an ACEO.

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  23. MelisaApril 2, 2011 at 5:02 PM

    Beautiful little painting of your birdies!

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  24. VictoriaApril 2, 2011 at 7:05 PM

    Wow...beautiful..your parrots are fabulous and gorgeous..such beautiful souls...i love birds...you have captured their essence wonderfully...magical!
    Victoria~

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  25. NettyApril 3, 2011 at 10:24 AM

    Its amazing that you can get these wonderful parrots and so much detail in such a small area. Totally fabulous art. So happy to be part of the party at last. Annette x

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  26. AnonymousApril 3, 2011 at 5:46 PM

    What a colorful ACEO...perfect for a pair of beautiful birds! Happy late PPF.

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  27. IleanaApril 3, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    I love your parrots! They're colorful and festive and look EXACTLY like the originals. I love how you added the sky and the flower to your painting. Very nice.

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  28. AnonymousApril 4, 2011 at 6:52 AM

    Wow the parrots are so beautiful and your paintings are exact replicas! I'm so jealous of your artistic skills. If you ever want a quilt that includes your own paintings (fabric photos), I can do it!

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  29. K.April 4, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    I love the color fading/combining you did in your painting! And thanks for the parrot lesson :)
    ~Kerry

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  30. Sinderella's StudioApril 6, 2011 at 4:29 AM

    I LOVE THEM.... Cherry and Junior, great names - the painting is awesome!
    cheers, dana

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  31. angelselfApril 6, 2011 at 10:42 AM

    Thanks for all of your very kind comments, and looking forward to visiting you at the next PPF! Kathryn

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  32. Pam of Always ArtisticApril 26, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Beautiful painting and birds. I love Eclectus parrots, you really captured their personalities and I didn't know you had parrots. I have a sun conure, birds are so much fun.

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  33. ChristineApril 26, 2011 at 8:20 PM

    Well call me an April Fool Kathryn! I don't know how I missed this lovely painting of your birdies :-)

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  34. groovepress.comAugust 12, 2011 at 11:22 AM

    love this blog and all the cool ATC art

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  35. angelselfAugust 13, 2011 at 12:26 PM

    Thanks Pam, Christine and groovepress.com! =) Kathryn

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