Papa, Baby, Mama
These bison are resting in the sunshine, but Mom still keeps a watchful eye open. Animals also look to their parents when there is danger. Family is such a powerful force in our lives and I enjoy relating human characteristics to the animals in my paintings.
See the transparent washes in the background and softly blended edges. Protective Council is painted in acrylic on watercolor paper using both transparent and opaque techniques. The bone structure is formed by connecting strong planes and circles that form muscles and features. For example, the calf’s nose is painted as a triangular shape.
“Papa, Baby, Mama” is also a valuable compositional design idea to use for arranging shapes. It uses three related shapes in varied sizes and the odd number alone adds interest. Extending their shapes off the edge of the paper adds to the intimacy of the piece. The calf’s leg is the strongest invitation, leading you up a powerful asymmetrical space between the mother and family.
Protective Council is available as a notecard pack!
Sincerely,
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Website Tip
The Gallery section on my website has 4 sections: Reproductions, Originals, Cards & Books!
You can still get one free pack of cards today when you order three!
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Paint & Plan with Acrylic
It’s not too late to sign up for my acrylic class “Paint & Plan with Acrylic”. Learn more about directive brushwork, transparency and textures in this class. It’s a small group designed to give everyone more attention. $75.00 will hold your spot today!
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Mother’s Day Sale
TODAY, May 5th – 12:00 -7:00p.m.
At Ellen’s Studio 3374 Maplewood Court, Fargo, ND – We will be wearing masks!
Mother Approved Sales Specials:
- Get a FREE pack of floral cards with any purchase of $50.00 or more. An $8.95 value!
- Not a forgery Sale (Rescued Originals) with a FREE Single mat you can pick out!
- See Ellen’s 4 new Giclées qualifying for the $10.00 -$25.00 pre-issue discount!
- Some specially discounted framed Giclées that are really good buys!
- Get a FREE pack of “Fiesta” in honor of Cinco de Mayo, just for showing up!
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