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mattyb
10-07-2002, 06:00 PM
<img SRC="http://www.msu.edu/~bohan/toad.JPG" height=373 width=257>
Transparent Watercolor
W&N 140lb HP paper
7 x 10 inches

Dwarf Lake Iris is an endangered species. Most of the world's population of these small plants resides in the state of Michigan. The common American Toad is shown as well.

<br><a href="http://members.aol.com/bohanbirds/">Matt Bohan Illustration
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Gia
10-07-2002, 06:02 PM
a very beautiful nature scene....great rendition...well done
jbrules
10-07-2002, 06:11 PM
this is terrific. Looks abit like a cain toad. they are not too popular out here LOL unless they are resined with a bear can in there hand as a ornament. LOL
Rose Queen
10-07-2002, 06:34 PM
Very nice rendition and an interesting composition, as well. :clap:
Nejla
10-07-2002, 06:36 PM
I love the vibrant colours.

Nejla
Becky-Bob
10-07-2002, 07:27 PM
Very, very realistic leaves on all of the plants and the under brush. Also the frog is very realisitic...well, I imagine it all is! :D :) Nicely done!
Little Old Lady
10-07-2002, 08:33 PM
Great realistic nature study.
JoAnn
momsyward
10-07-2002, 08:38 PM
This is great. Love the texture effect on the toad. Beautiful painting.
karenjh
10-07-2002, 09:09 PM
I love your frog! Oh wait, I have to pick up my jaw from the table - this is really nice!
ColorMeSunny!
10-07-2002, 09:14 PM
Matt...wonderful painting!!!!:clap: :clap:
Aselka
10-07-2002, 10:09 PM
It is soo beatiful! Colors are amazing. Technique is perfect. I visited your webpage and enjoyed your other works.

Aselka
mattyb
10-07-2002, 10:57 PM
I'm glad people like the painting.
I wanted to paint the toad and iris for a while.
Initially I was planning two paintings, but I thought they would work well together and live in the same area. THe photo reference I sketched from were taken about 150meters apart.

When composing I chose a vertical format to add some energy and used the stems and blossoms of the iris to kind of "explode out" from the toad.

jbrules: You are right that it looks like a Cain Toad from Australia... The American Toad and Cain toad are in the same genus (Bufo americanus and Bufo marinus) Fortunately these guys belong here in Michigan. They are also about 1/4 the size of the Cain toads.
mustcreate
10-07-2002, 11:00 PM
incredible matt!!!

I know I will not be disappointed when I open one of your threads. thanks for posting.
Southern Style
10-08-2002, 12:12 AM
Beautiful irises.. realistic toad..well painted!
painterbear
10-08-2002, 06:02 AM
Hi Matt,

You even manage to make an unattractive creature like the toad look lovely with your artistic skill.

The little dwarf Iris is great, "exploding out" from behind the toad like it is.

Very nice ground and grasses too. I like your style a lot.

pb :p
Lise
10-08-2002, 06:59 AM
Fabulous painting.
els
10-08-2002, 08:02 AM
Very realistic... Incredible how you get these details in watercolor...
surreal
10-08-2002, 10:26 AM
Exquisite painting!:)