Friday, March 25, 2011

Paint Party Friday!





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My free artist's soul loves to create spontaneously. Often when I have art that I "have to do", the soul feels a bit thwarted, lol! My new cure for this is to paint on the piece that has to be specific, and stop when I feel my focus drifting. Then, I immediately pick up an ACEO blank and a new color...and go to town =) Which means that I just take the brush and paint and let it fly. Sometimes, I bring up a photo on my computer monitor for a loose reference. But, its best when I work from my mind and heart. I'm finding this method to be a good way to get art done AND satisfy my creative drives. I really always want to be flying free with my creativity, but that hasn't put food on the table.....YET ;)

So, this owl is a spontaneous painting. Yesterday, I worked on my art for the ACEO playing card deck that I am contributing to (a project of eBay's ACEO group). Then I put it aside, and I knew I really wanted to paint an owl in blue and white. The eyes are always the most important part of a portrait, and these came out effortlessly...and fabulous. I love this little guy, and hope you do too! =)

**This is my post for the New! Paint Party Friday blog party. Please come join the fun and see all the great weekly posts of other artists....just click the button link below. Thanks so much, Kathryn

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27 comments:

  1. CrystalMarch 25, 2011 at 9:37 AM

    An owl is such a beautiful creature and you have surely captured his beauty. :-)

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  2. Pam TuckerMarch 25, 2011 at 9:46 AM

    Beautiful! I love that he's done in blue and white.

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  3. MarleneMarch 25, 2011 at 10:08 AM

    Really beautiful, I love the two tone palette.

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  4. HeatherMarch 25, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    GORGEOUS eyes....I need to work on my eyes when I paint. you captured them perfectly! lucky you!

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  5. Domestic IcingMarch 25, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    This is fantastic! Love the colors, but the form is just spot on -- I always have such a hard time with owls...

    You rock

    Charlie

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  6. TheresaMarch 25, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    This is a lovely owl. I love how you used all the same palette color. HPPF! ~Theresa

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  7. VictoriaMarch 25, 2011 at 12:12 PM

    So beautiful and soul-touching..i love your magical owl..I have a strong connection them..your piece is gorgeous and enchanting and powerful! Awesome!
    Victoria~

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  8. Magic Love CrowMarch 25, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    Amazing aceo Kathryn ;o) I agree with Victoria, powerful! Paint free and always paint for you! Everything will come ;o)

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  9. ChristineMarch 25, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    I like how you did him in blue, gives it a night effect.

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  10. CarrieMarch 25, 2011 at 1:38 PM

    Amazing!! I love the blues and the sparkly owl eyes (owls are my favorite). You have captured the owl's image perfectly using a minimal palette--bravo! I've just discovered ACEOs and I am so happy to finally be able to finish a painting in one sitting! Great idea to put a bunch of different artists' ACEOs together into a playing card deck.
    Love your art :)

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  11. EVAMarch 25, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    That is one beautiful owl! (And I LOVE the Moon!)

    So happy you could join the party Kathryn!!

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  12. SunshineshelleMarch 25, 2011 at 3:04 PM

    Colours are beautiful & love the texture in the feathers!

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  13. DeannaMarch 25, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Love the tone on tone color scheme. What a wise old owl he is!

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  14. AbelaMarch 25, 2011 at 4:13 PM

    I like the owl and its colors, congratulations. A greeting from Spain

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  15. Kristin DudishMarch 25, 2011 at 4:36 PM

    Wow - after trying my hand at ACEOs this week I am even more impressed that you are able to create such wonderful artwork on such a small scale!

    xo
    Kristin

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  16. NellyMarch 25, 2011 at 4:44 PM

    This is great, I love the monochromatic color scheme. Love the Owl!

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  17. Kharlie BugMarch 25, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I'm obsessed with owls and this one is fantastic!

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  18. Heather FoustMarch 25, 2011 at 7:18 PM

    I love owls!!!! I just did one myself last 2 weeks ago. I love the deep blues you used. Beautiful!

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  19. Carrie MartinezMarch 25, 2011 at 7:27 PM

    Hi, Kathryn!
    Ooops! I actually commented above as Epiphany Star, my other blog (just in case you were wondering who wandered onto your site). Love the owl and your artistic vision :)

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  20. YvonneMarch 26, 2011 at 7:04 AM

    Great post and I love your owl painting. Just using a limited palette will make one do amazing things. Happy PPF.

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  21. UnknownMarch 26, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    The eyes are incredible! I love owls- we're lucky enough to have them where I live and I never get tired of hearing them!

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  22. AnonymousMarch 26, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Your owl is beautiful! I love your style of painting.

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  23. Priti LisaMarch 26, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    You are right about eyes and your owls are glittering in the moonlight just right...
    xo

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  24. AnnabelleMarch 27, 2011 at 9:30 AM

    An enchanted owl...adore owls and yours has soulful eyes! It turned out just beautiful .Adore the choice of colors and he just seems to have that twinkle in his eyes by moonlight.


    Annabelle >^..^<

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  25. Theresa MacNaughtonMarch 27, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    He's truly beautiful! I absolutely love owls. You did a wonderful job - hurray for spontaneity! Theresa

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  26. ChristineMarch 28, 2011 at 7:39 AM

    I love these spontaneous works. They do turn out quite well and using just one colour is always a fun challenge!

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  27. angelselfMarch 28, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Thank you to everyone for sharing your truly heartfelt comments and insights. I cherish each one =) See you all at the next Paint Party Friday! Kathryn

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