Trumpeter Swan (on ice) - WetCanvas: Online Living for Artists

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January 30, 2019 at 8:45 pm #468386
skipstah
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Hi. I had a friend take me out to a spot on Burlington Bay where there were lots of winter birds hanging out on the frozen ice at the lake edge. I snapped some great reference pics for my next painting. Here is a graphite underdrawing on gesso for Trumpeter Swan 24×12. Gonna be a symphony in blue and white with some golden yellowish hits.

Any C&c welcome. cheers :wink2:

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January 30, 2019 at 9:26 pm #772488
Vivien Maloney Moderator
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Oh, it’s going to be wonderful! Looking forward to seeing your progress!
Would you like me to add Work in Progress to your Title or will you begin a new Thread with your painting?

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January 31, 2019 at 7:57 am #772498
Schuee (from Wiltshire, England)
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A very good start. Look forward to seeing it with colour.

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January 31, 2019 at 9:18 am #772496
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It looks great.. looking forward for the final painting

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February 1, 2019 at 2:09 am #772480
chammi kaiser Moderator
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This is going to be stunning. Thanks for sharing. Will be watching with delight.

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February 1, 2019 at 7:31 am #772494
Triduana
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It’s a beautiful drawing already. Please share your progress.

Kay D - Edinburgh, Scotland

So long, and thanks ...
February 3, 2019 at 7:15 pm #772482
skipstah
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Oh, it’s going to be wonderful! Looking forward to seeing your progress!
Would you like me to add Work in Progress to your Title or will you begin a new Thread with your painting?

Thanks Vivien. Hmm.. not really sure how the WIP designation works, but don’t trouble yourself.. I’ll remember to do it with the next thread. :wink2:

cheers

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February 3, 2019 at 7:19 pm #772483
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Here’s a bit of an update. Started blocking in some basic colours and values… trying hard to keep the paint thin and keep the edges mostly soft. Having some sunken dark issues with the water parts at the top of the painting, so I will have to wait for a few days to let all dry.. then oil it out with a bit of galkyd.

Thanks for all the positive words everyone! Looking forward to finishing this one.. still feeling hopeful about it! lol

cheers, Mike

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February 4, 2019 at 9:35 am #772481
chammi kaiser Moderator
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Gorgeous already. Can’t wait to see the finish.

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February 9, 2019 at 11:01 am #772495
Triduana
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It looks great so far, I love those cool blues.

Kay D - Edinburgh, Scotland

So long, and thanks ...
February 9, 2019 at 10:38 pm #772492
tuscanny Moderator oil pastels
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Looking great already!

Christel
February 10, 2019 at 8:01 am #772499
Artist from India
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Beautiful.

Thamaso Ma Jyothirgamaya.
February 10, 2019 at 8:02 am #772487
jmclea
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I love the subject. Really nice composition. Looking forward to seeing the finished piece. Thanks for sharing.
February 10, 2019 at 8:36 am #772489
KarenESP
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Spectacular already

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February 10, 2019 at 9:29 am #772493
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Wow, looking amazing.

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