A la “you can always make something out of nothing,” this small painting is done on a scrap canvas that I had been using as a palette on which I’d been mixing acrylics for another painting — thus the random background pattern. The frame is some cheap edging that I bought and stained, so it cost me just a few dollars. Click for a closer look as always (the full-size one is quite big).
Edit: I should note that I ripped off the idea of drawing an owl from Caitlin who is doing a painting with an owl in it, so when she posts that, in chronological terms, her owl came first…
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Love it! Doesn’t it feel great when you convert what is essentially scrap into something fun and worthwhile?
“I rejoice that there are owls. Let them do the idiotic and maniacal hooting for men. It is a sound admirably suited to swamps and twilight woods which no day illustrates, suggesting a vast and underdeveloped nature which men have not recognized. They represent the stark twilight and unsatisfied thoughts which all [men] have.”
Doesnt everyone love Walden? Great subject.
Great shannon. While looking at the pic, I thought of a story I read years ago. It is about a bird who was afraid to fly, but needed to migrate. He chose all sorts of tranportation to go south, including a balloon. As always, the colors attract the eye. Would luv to get that pic as a tattoo!!
Of all the incredible work you’ve featured here, this simple little painting is by far my favorite. I love it!
Bahaha. That owl looks like he’s thinking
“Shit. I’m in a balloon.”
Good times, pretty picture. keep it up!
Oh man, my kids and I love that book
Nice shirt! The Matadors are spectacular.
My boyfriend and i are huge fans of your artwork. We love your style.
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