I have been working on this large piece over the last week, between riding and work I decided it was eventually finished. I started the pheasant in polychromos ( now I wish I hadn’t, as it was not how I had originally planned) I finished the rest in watercolour. Although it was not to plan I am happy with him, the look has way too much detail to my original thought, so I will try again for my intended look very soon in the future. This is one of my larger watercolours at 65cm x50cm which I hope will fit in a frame I have ….if I measured correctly? Hopefully he will hang on my friends stall at Molly’s den, if the colours complement the upholstery they have at the moment that will be a bonus.

‘Meandering in the meadow’ polychromos and watercolour 300lb coldpress 65×50 cm
Very nice! Great detail & framing of the subject. I have one of these on my list to paint. (Hope it turns out half as well as yours!)
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Thank you so much Frank, I am sure you will do well, I must admit to preferring hair to feather π
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You nailed it friend π I just love your style πππ
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Thank you Snehal, it’s a little different to my usual, still not decided if I like the combo of polychromos and watercolour, I will no doubt use this pair a few more times π then decide.
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Hehe sure will be waiting to see that too π
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Wonderful – what a regal character! The details in the plumage are just incredible, as usual, and he’s framed beautifully amongst the greenery.
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Thank you Jacob ….thinking about painting my next, but sat watching the painting challenge on BBC instead π
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Wow.! What an awesome job. Love the grasses and flowers and sky all around him. Incredible
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Thank you jodi, the grasses were so much fun and enjoyment to paint π
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Beautiful! I can almost sense him moving ever so slowly but then he is a painting, so that won’t happen! I really love how you handle the grasses around him, you knew exactly where to soften or highlight (slightly not to loose that soft look). Very sensitive….I think that who you are as an artist is very visible and discernible in this piece. Wow…..love it!
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Margaret thank you so much, I really wish I had completed him all in watercolour, I think I could have achieved so much more movement, in fact my original intention was not to produce a scene, but just a loose pheasant…best laid plans ! Oh and I really enjoyed the grasses, nearly got over carried away π
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I like the combination truly do π
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Thank you, your judgement means so much to me π
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As Jacob said, regal. A den will be a perfect setting. (K)
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Thank you Kerfe, I think he must be making that den, determined pheasant π
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I think its amazing! I love the green and blue blended together to make the color of the head! I also like the attention to detail you paid to the feathers.
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Thank you, the green and blue is a blend of polychromos, I with I had stuck to watercolour, as I would have had more flexibility with moving the paint, but the pencils are great for detailed work, so they get a gold star for that…I’m still learning the pros and cons of coloured pencils, in particular the polychromos.
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Very nice like everything you paint! β€
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Cheers sweetie π
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That’s really pretty. But is it just me or do I catch a grave sense of sadness?
I will subscribe away and share your content! ^^
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Thank you, and welcome to my blog….maybe he has just lost his mate? They are not the brightest of creatures, especially where roads are concerned π
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Wonderful! I love the composition and the style. You combined the watercolours and coloured pencils beautifully. π
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Thank you so much Myriam π
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