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Welcome to our Fur, Feathers & Scales Challenge for April 2018!
These photos are all available for use for this challenge. My hubby & I took a couple of them, and some are from Pixabay. (Copyright & attribution free)
The rules are simple- You may edit however you wish, and use whatever medium you like, but
PLEASE DON’T POST YOUR WORK BEFORE THE REVEAL DAY ON APRIL 20th.Since its Easter Sunday, we have to start with a bunny!
And since its spring, here’s a few more furred & feathered babies—
Handsome Mandarin duck in Key West-
I sourced this from Pixabay, no attribution required, but this is so magical, I think the photographer deserves credit! Her name is Christine Sponchia, from Switzerland.
Here’s an iguana from our visit to Key West:
And this bad boy invaded our community pond after Hurricane Irma.He/she has now been safely relocated to a safer location.
~Pat
Pat St.Onge/ FineArtAmerica
PAWS Painter (Etsy)Ooh good selection. I think I have chosen. I’ve decided to try a different medium this month. Thank you for hosting the April challenge.
Kay D - Edinburgh, Scotland
So long, and thanks ...
Great photos, but they all appear “difficult” to me. I must learn to simplify what I see, instead of trying to “copy”. Any suggestions on how to capture the essence of a subject would be greatly appreciated!
Joy
C & C encouraged!Hi Joy, first, don’t feel intimidated. Just go with the level you’re at, and have fun with it. I start with a little sketchy drawing, just to get the gesture of movement and where the main parts are. Just pick out geometric shapes and lines at major color breaks. You don’t have to do the whole photo, just pick out what you feel comfortable with & have fun! Hope this helps!
Here’s a little line drawing of how I might start a duckling:
~Pat
Pat St.Onge/ FineArtAmerica
PAWS Painter (Etsy)wow, this are fantastic images :)…thank Pat
Federico Garcia
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C&C always welcome
"...when someone gives a critique of your work, fear not. It usually means they like or care more of your work than when they just pat your back." - Tiago
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