My gosh I have surprised myself, this is the second piece I have finished today ( both dog – last post and seagull were started during the week) such light relief after the go slow nature of oil painting. This seagull came about when my friend James asked if I had painted one? Um, no, but anything is possible, so here he is, ‘Mr Fisher’, named aptly after James himself.
‘Mr Fisher’ watercolour and pastel seagull
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My name is Rebecca Evans, living in the New Forest I have been inspired to paint the many animals often seen around me. Having ridden since Childhood, painting equines was a natural path to follow.
I use a variety of media, watercolour, oil, charcoal, pastel,inks, plus a few more, infact I will try most things. Choosing the medium to work with can really change the effect of the art, and therefore the character of the animal. Sometimes it is an instant decision, sometimes it is the mood from within me which determines which medium I choose to use.
I never know what might inspire me next, but if it’s hairy, I will be sure to try.
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Wow! Look at you go! Impressive day! Love this… the light on that bird is fantastic and love the shadow (and color!) as well. 😍
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Thanks Charlie, pretty impressed with myself too, it’s nice getting a start to finish painting done quicker than oils 😀
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Beautiful! Love the sense of movement and lighting. Mr Fisher looks a bit sassy, like a seagull would. Delightful, thank you for sharing.
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Thank you, they are such cheeky birds, and so intelligent, glad you like him.
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Awesome! Such a happy looking “Mr. Fisher” too. Perhaps up to a bit of no good as only a gull could. 🙂
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Lol, yes quite right Susan, about to steal a chip?
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No doubt!
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Love this!
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Thanks Cindy
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Love it — background and Mr. Fisher! 🙂
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Thanks Jodi, the whole piece was fun to do, but I do love these backgrounds, swishing colour every where, what could be more fun?
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Outstanding Rebecca, I love everything about your Mr, Fisher.
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Thank you Sharon
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this is so lovely Rebecca! love the contrasts, the colors, the tones and those textures!! cheers, Debi
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Thank you Debi, so pleased you like Mr Fisher, he was fun to do.
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you’re welcome!! 🙂
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Rebecca, you painted me! I am so impressed, and what a terrific likeness, even if you’re calling me mister right now lol! Seriously though I just love seagulls and this one is beautiful! Pastels on top of wc, is there any limit to what you can do??? Did you put a ground on top the wc for the pastel to cling to? Gorgeous work, and the colors & composition are tres fab, my friend! ❤
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Ahhh, so your surname, I didn’t realise. In that case you are my best critique for this one, I will be doing more in the near future, as my friend would like some examples to possibly put on his upholstery stand, it could boost the look to their work, if it compliments the themes of furnishings, either country or nautical. Living in the new forest we are lucky to have the country and the sea, so many people favour home decor to feature these.
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Oh, that makes sense and what a great idea! Nice way to show your work too. I was referring to my avatar, lol. Wanting to draw a seagull silhouette in flight, and not being able to, is what drove me to art in the first place. 😎😀
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Oh gosh Laura, that is such a lovely story that you have a moment you can remember that began your drawing/ painting journey. Have you tried a seagull since then?
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I have and it’s much easier now, thankfully! I’ve always loved them, since I was little. One of the first poems I ever wrote as a kid was about one. I’ve always wanted to fly away. 😊
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