Wednesday, July 6, 2016

JOJO the Chimp

19"x13"
Watercolor on Saunders Waterford Paper
SOLD
This is a young chimpanzee that I spotted on telly this morning- some documentary about chimps in captivity.I actually froze the frame and took  picture of it--not the best way to get a  reference- but since I planned to paint it loosely, lack of details didn't matter much.In fact it helped me loosen up!


14 comments:

  1. you work with what you can when it comes to painting wildlife :)

    lovely work

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  2. I'm in love, Arti!!!! You painted him beautifully! I've been taking reference photos from the television as well as practice ...trying to loosen myself! Hmmmm! It doesn't help but it's a good practice. Looks like you mastered it because he's amazing.

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    1. Yes I like him too.In the beginning I was not sure how would I tackle the dark fir in a large area but everything fell into place eventually.Cherry on top, someone bought him this evening!

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  3. Interesting way to capture a reference… The painting looks great..

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    1. Thanks Tony.I can't travel as often as I would like to- so I have to make do with films and documetaries :D

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  4. It is a beautiful painting!
    you've captured the essence of this Beautiful creature.
    Excellent job!

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    1. Thank you Ignacio, they really have soulful eyes,don't they!

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  5. What a gorgeous painting! :)

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  6. Your painting looks great, bravo Arti and thank you for your very kind comments to my last painting too !!!

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  7. Hi Arti amazing painting..each one of them! Just amazing. best wishes..

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  8. Very beautiful and expressive painting !!!

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