Oil on panel
wow, executed beautifully
What a beautiful sight. I especially like the atmosphere in this painting.
May I ask if the canvas is a bit wider? Especially in front of the bird...I hope.
Thanks for your comments. Kells, I intentionally offset the egret toward the right edge to create some visual tension. Placing the bird toward the center would have been too static for my taste.
I like! Do you use a 'Flemish' technique?
BEAUTIFUL WORK!!!
Phillip, I did use the Flemish technique in the sense I let the white base (acrylic gesso in this case) "shine through" the white areas of the bird. I mainly layered with glazes except for the dark areas of water.
Thanks!
This is gorgous work but I would have liked more in front and less in back so it didn't look like it was flying off the page. I am in awe of your craftsmanship.
strikingly crisp!
Very well done. I also agree that the bird should be flying into the canvas rather than heading out, however this is still a stunning piece! Congrats.
I love this painting. I'm just beginning and it is truly an inspiration. Thanks for posting it for our viewing pleasure.
Beautiful! Did you say you used acrylics? Very nice, I agree with you, offseting the bird to the right give action.
Thanks for sharing.
Thanks, Cristy- I used oils for the painting over an acrylic gesso base.
Cheers!
I think the egret is perfectally placed, it really grabbed my attention. Beautiful!
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