Owl

[Enug]

From a reference - I used the grid for the first time - as I can't draw, it really helps when sketching the outline - didn't trace!

[D Akey]

I can't keep a straight face on this one. Those eyes are hilarious. The expression. . .wonderfully charming and certainly 'in your face' or somebody's face.

I like that you've been expanding on some of the tricks you used in your poppies picture. I like how you're playing around with the wet into wet kind of diffuseness. And then the sharp focus.

In the owl painting, what I might recommend is that when you combine the sharp and diffuse bits that you make a few more interim steps between the extremes. You don't have to make them proportionately equal. In fact having the steps progression staggered a little could make for an interesting visual. You got it happening in the poppies to some degree and I think it worked there. Otherwise the jump is rather abrupt as if cut out and pasted on. But the essence of what you're doing is great! And I'm just suggesting a way to be consistent with that tack and expand on it.

Anyway, I think you're on to something very cool. You have the elements happening. Just a matter of integrating them a little more.

Good fun, June!

[Teejay]

wow
i am interested
i love it it is so quirky and you did this without tracing i am tottally up for some of that
i must read up about grid work ..you have inspired me enug... your eyes of this little one are mesmerizing

[banctor]

The opposite diagonal highlights the owl's eyes. I really liked!

[Caesar]

Just amazing. Well done!

[SCP]

Nice work using the grid .

[Enug]

Thanks all - very encouraging comments.

Mr.Akey- I see what you mean - maybe if I had blurred the beak a little it might have helped bring it together.

Trish - quirky, you are the queen of quirk! I think you would enjoy working with the grid.

banctor - yes, those highlights were important to put life into the eyes.

Caeser - That feels like a big pat on the back.

SCP - Grids certainly are a great addition to AR.

[stevemawmv]

"Can't keep my eyes off of you".....Or, How about?.... "First one to blink loses"...
Very nice, very unique and quite wonderful! Really got a kick out of it...Thanks!
Take care,
Steve

[Enug]

Or Hoo me? Thanks Steve - I'm glad it amused you.

[Bertrude]

Lovely owl. The expression is so amusing (and adorable).

It made me smile anyway.