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| Title: TRUE CALLING Original Painting (SOLD) Prints available in my etsy shop. |
when this character started to come into view, i already had the wings in place.
but when i saw a bear in the face, my mind immediately second-guessed it. i’ve learned though to let my imagination go and see what happens. and now i simply love this bear with wings.
to create this painting i used all sorts of supplies from my studio…vintage wallpaper, book pages, acrylics, paint markers, ink, shiva paintsticks and water soluble oil pastels.
i softened the entire background around the bear to allow the color of its body to shine. but once i had the soft background, the piece seemed to be missing something and i immediately thought of a moon.
as i painted the moon’s face on vintage book pages, the painting seemed to get its story between the two characters.
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| Title: TRUE CALLING Original Painting (SOLD) Prints available in my etsy shop. |
this bear has been on a long journey to earn its wings, knowing that even when the outlook seems scariest there is always comfort in following your TRUE CALLING.
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ps. when you register now for my online courses How To Paint An Owl, How To Paint A Girl and How To Create Whimsical Animals you’ll get access to the classroom until Jan 2014.
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4 comments
Lynda M. Metcalf
I love this painting so much! Just beautiful!
Sue Marrazzo
NICE close-ups of this FINE WORK!!!!!!
Sarah Donnell
I like the fine details and colours you have used in this piece Juliette. Your bear looks very resolute and serious about his calling. Sweet 🙂
K8
I just absolutely love the colors in this one!