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Tuesday, 18 March 2014

Clean and Simple 3 - Day 7 - Watercolour

Hello!

I'm here with my homework from Day 7 of Online Card Class Clean & Simple #3. After watching Jennifer Rzasa drawing and watercolouring her image, I decided that tonight was the night for me to finally draw that bird I have been thinking about.

I have never drawn a bird before, not really, not where I actually tried to make the bird look like a particular type of bird... but on the week-end I was looking at the art of Geninne, and in particular her birds, and I was overcome by the desire to draw and watercolour a bird. So, tonight, after Jen inspired me, I looked up photos of robins, wrens, and jays and decided to draw a robin redbreast. I looked at about three different photos of the birds to figure out the colour variations, and the various shapes in different positions and then gave it a go.
The sentiment is from Waltzingmouse Fine Feathers. The bird was painted using Derwent Inktense pencils and a water brush.
So what do you think?

I know it isn't perfect. It is a first try, after all. But I will admit to being so excited and encouraged by this first version that I just might try drawing and painting some more! I'm not sure I can replicate this to make a set and Jen suggested. I'm pretty happy that I even made one, lol!
Thank-you for coming by to visit!

Michelle
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40 comments:

  1. Leta18 March 2014 at 22:50

    Such a lovely card Michelle! Well done. Just love it.

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  2. Barb18 March 2014 at 22:59

    Are you kidding me?!! At first glance, I wondered what lovely stamp you used for the bird - it looks awesome, Michelle! Can't believe you drew that! It's so beautiful! You should definitely draw more! :)

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  3. Unknown18 March 2014 at 23:42

    It looks perfect to me!

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  4. cissi18 March 2014 at 23:59

    That is a beautiful bird, I also thought it was a stamp first.

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  5. Stacy19 March 2014 at 00:13

    You did a wonderful job! Lovely card.

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  6. Susanne Vargas19 March 2014 at 00:19

    Can't believe that you have never drawn a bird before! It's fabulous - shape, shading, everything! You have talent and should definitely make some time to draw/paint more!

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  7. WickedPixie19 March 2014 at 00:27

    Wow! I think it looks amazing!

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  8. Wida19 March 2014 at 00:50

    the colors and the image and the sentiment all are so cohesive, artistic and just plain fantastic!

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  9. Amy McCue19 March 2014 at 00:57

    For the first bird you ever tried to draw, you did great!!! Very impressive. A very nice card.

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  10. Jacquie Southas19 March 2014 at 01:14

    Terrific robin - I'd be thrilled if I could draw this well! Your lines are great and the shadow is the perfect finishing touch.

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  11. Tasnim19 March 2014 at 02:34

    It is beautiful, and very professional looking!

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  12. Unknown19 March 2014 at 03:27

    Incredible! Great job!

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  13. Virginia L.19 March 2014 at 04:29

    I think it's AWESOME! You should draw more, Michelle! Love it!

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  14. Luckysmom19 March 2014 at 04:33

    You captured that bird perfectly. I'm partial to birds, so of course I really love your card. great job!

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  15. Shona Chambers19 March 2014 at 06:35

    This is incredible for a first try!! When I try to draw a bird, it always looks like a dog....So I would say this is amazing and please keep using water colours. Your obviously blessed with painting talent!!

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  16. Kristina H19 March 2014 at 08:06

    This is amazing! Great job!!!--Kristina

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  17. My Paper Epiphany19 March 2014 at 08:11

    Are you serious?!!!! First try! Totally amazing! You could design stamps!

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  18. Suzanne Russell19 March 2014 at 08:29

    Yep, I was scrambling for the name of the stamp you used for that beautiful bird! I didn't stop to read your post. Absolutely gorgeous! Now I am inspired as well. Great job. : )

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  19. T19 March 2014 at 08:42

    Seriously? It isn't perfect? Shut yer face! IT IS TOTALLY PERFECT!!! Gorgeous! Ugh. You kills me. KILLS ME, WOMAN!

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  20. Lynn19 March 2014 at 09:27

    You are incredible Michelle! This is absolutely amazing!

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  21. Tracey McNeely19 March 2014 at 12:07

    Michelle this is so stunning!

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  22. Darnell19 March 2014 at 12:25

    Wow, Michelle! It's impossible to believe that you just sat down and drew this and colored it right off the bat! It is stunning and looks like it was drawn by someone with years of training and practice under their belts. You definitely should pursue this previously hidden talent! You are blessed!! Hugs, Darnell

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  23. Barb Ghig19 March 2014 at 16:25

    WOW! This is absolutely GORGEOUS, Michelle! I was wondering which stamp it was until I read your post! Awesome artwork and beautiful water coloring!

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  24. Dawn T19 March 2014 at 17:14

    I can't believe you free hand drew this.... COMPLETELY AWESOME!!!!!

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  25. Jenny19 March 2014 at 17:43

    ummm.... WOW!!!!! You dark-horse you :0)
    Your robin is perfect in every way... I just keep sitting staring at it. Brilliant :0)
    Jenny x

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  26. obee19 March 2014 at 23:33

    Absolutely amazing! Free hand drawing? This is just beautiful!

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  27. Dana Joy21 March 2014 at 03:15

    Wowza...this is stunning.

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  28. Kelly Griglione21 March 2014 at 04:33

    I think you are definitely on to something here, Michelle!! AWESOME, awesome job painting your bird! So happy that you were inspired and followed where it took you. I sure hope you continue and post some masterpieces in the future!!

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  29. Kelly O21 March 2014 at 08:02

    Wow beautiful image and colouring!

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  30. Aimes21 March 2014 at 19:21

    So glad you 'gave it a go'. This is stunning! :)

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  31. diana21 March 2014 at 23:05

    Wow!!!! ;-)

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  32. Jennifer Rzasa23 March 2014 at 06:02

    Oh my gosh, your bird is PERFECT! This is definitely a card you should frame and hang up somewhere...a work of art!

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  33. Joni Andaya24 March 2014 at 12:54

    What a GORGEOUS card Michelle! Love this so much :)

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  34. Deepti25 March 2014 at 04:31

    beautiful water coloring
    :)

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  35. Bonnie25 March 2014 at 09:25

    This is beautiful, Michelle! I'm not sure I could give this away. It needs to be framed!

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  36. Susan (rainy)26 March 2014 at 11:30

    AMAZING!! What a gorgeous bird.. the coloring.. the shading and shadows. And it's made into such a stunning CAS card. Your first!?! You should most definitely continue with your drawing.

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  37. Virginia L.29 March 2014 at 06:51

    Yay! Congrats on the CAS Online Class #3 shout out!

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  38. Marion29 March 2014 at 10:54

    Wow this is amazing! Look fabulous :)

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  39. Vicki Dutcher31 March 2014 at 00:22

    I caught a glimpse on your post saying this was a first try... OMG - WOW, you did an amazing job -- Good for you spreading your wings ;)

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  40. Jen W.10 April 2014 at 01:37

    It looks pretty darn perfect to me, MIchelle! Wowzers! Gorgeous shadows and feathers!

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Thanks for your comments! You make my day! Michelle.