I have been
deep in the forest this week painting owls for Art Journal Journey’s October theme. These two are having a great old gossip about
the naive little fairy that noisily woke them up from their slumber. They were very indignant when she screamed out
as a spider jumped on her wings. What
was she doing there anyway, they asked each other.
Well, Miranda
was being brave, very brave in fact. The
big fairies told her that deep in the forest there was a wonderful treasure chest
by the old oak tree. In it there was a
lot of special fairy dust. Now this
fairy dust was wonderful - beautiful iridescent blues and greens with gold and
silver highlights. Miranda thought that
if she could get some and made a wish she would become beautiful and slender
like the big fairies.
The spider
terrified Miranda and when the owls hooted with laughter, she decided that she didn't like the darkness of the forest and perhaps it would be better if she went home
and ate the pear her Mum was painting for lunch. Pears would make her skinny!!!! Also her Mum’s kitchen was full of light and
warmth and love.
The owls
were done in ink, pencil and watercolour.
Miranda was done in pencil, watercolour and gouache.
The still
life was done in acrylic, it is also being linked to Mix it Monthly hosted by
Conny, where the theme in October is still
life with the colours red, blue and yellow.
Have a
wonderful creative week and thanks for visiting.
Linked to
Paint PartyFriday hosted by Eva and Kirstin
Art JournalJourney hosted by Susi
Mix ItMonthly hosted by Conny
Wonderful painting and enjoyed the story, too! Valerie
ReplyDeleteAll three pieces are just AMAZING Sharon! I love Miranda and the story !
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Thank you for joining DEEP IN THE FOREST !
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Susi
Loved them all...the owls look so wise, and Miranda so naive is all her glorious color!! Great story and pear painting!
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Love the story Sharon and those beautiful owls. Aaaah poor Miranda. Happy PPF, Annette x
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This post is gorgeous! I can't decide which is my favourite of these three paintings, each so special in it's own way! Your work is a delight, from that bright still life that glows with light and warmth and that pretty little fairy, so authentically beautiful to your wonderful owls, I love these birds and yours are exquisite and have such character! Your story goes so perfectly linking these pictures so well, thanks for sharing all of this!
ReplyDeleteFabulous art! Love the owls. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat paintings, Sharon. Love the owls.
ReplyDeletefun story-and great paintings Sharon!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful journal entries and I lovelovelove the story!
ReplyDeletepainted wonderfully the owl's picture. The style picture with these colours fantastically!
ReplyDeleteThe picture girl is so lovely..
Dear greeting Elke
What expressions on the owls' faces, absolute outrage, oh yes they'll have a good old gossip. This is such a beautifully illustration, right out of a vintage story book, it looks like an etching.
ReplyDeleteMiranda is delightful and I hope she enjoyed her pear which is also delightful.
What a magical, entertaining and fabulously artistic post, Sharon.
lovely and varied assortment today!
ReplyDeleteI loved looking at your wonderful art and hearing the fairy tale. I just love a good fairy tale!
ReplyDeleteWOW the owls had me at hello Sharon,
ReplyDeleteGorgeous artwork and I was hooked reading your tale ;D
Magical work and inspiring
Happy PPF xoxo
Were the amazing owls drawn onto a prepared background?? They are really beautiful. One of my favourite things I have seen for a long time.....I just love them!!! X
ReplyDeleteHow did you guess. I have been experimenting with wiping a very thin layer of paper clay onto board and letting it dry, because it shrinks and cracks it creates a wonderful surface. Although it can be hard to draw on so you have to let the surface decide what is going to happen.
DeleteSo wonderful, gorgeous paintings. Love!
ReplyDeleteThose owls are delightful - so much character :)
ReplyDeleteAhhh so neat and sweet Sharon..it starts with those two wise guys painted with such variation and texture and the the lil girl...so loose the style and brings out my imagination..wonderful..and in the end this explosive and bold still life....much warmth and excitment in it!! The story around also rock the house...love your style so much!! Mix It Monthly ♥ Conny
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed the whimsical style. Lovely creations!
ReplyDeleteAmazing owls piece, and I love all lovely paintings. Mar
ReplyDeleteAll three are just wonderful--but my favorite is the owls! They made me smile. You are SUCH a talented artist. I think I would pick out your style anywhere. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove the little story that goes with the wonderful paintings. Love the look in the owl's eyes, and the little girl is just so cute ....
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I love her - and her story! And your owls are spectacular! xo
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