Monday, March 17, 2014

She Waits: Part II






Continuing from my post on 12/29, now with the finished painting:
I enjoyed working with a winter palette of dormancy. With the subtlety of color, the piece became more and more about line and mark making. This beautiful female Great Horned Owl is both trapped and sheltered by the thick tangle, peacefully guarding her eggs.

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  2. Is there a particular city that you drew inspiration from?

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    1. Yes, it is Denver, Colorado. I was there for a wedding and the view was from my friend's hotel window.

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