Owl’s Adventure
A la “you can always make something out of nothing,” this small painting is done on a scrap canvas that I had been using as a palette on which I’d been mixing acrylics for another painting — thus the random background pattern. The frame is some cheap edging that I bought and stained, so it cost me just a few dollars. Click for a closer look as always (the full-size one is quite big).
Edit: I should note that I ripped off the idea of drawing an owl from Caitlin who is doing a painting with an owl in it, so when she posts that, in chronological terms, her owl came first…
December 8th, 2007 at 10:47 am
Love it! Doesn’t it feel great when you convert what is essentially scrap into something fun and worthwhile?
December 8th, 2007 at 11:17 am
“I rejoice that there are owls. Let them do the idiotic and maniacal hooting for men. It is a sound admirably suited to swamps and twilight woods which no day illustrates, suggesting a vast and underdeveloped nature which men have not recognized. They represent the stark twilight and unsatisfied thoughts which all [men] have.”
Doesnt everyone love Walden? Great subject.
December 8th, 2007 at 11:36 am
Great shannon. While looking at the pic, I thought of a story I read years ago. It is about a bird who was afraid to fly, but needed to migrate. He chose all sorts of tranportation to go south, including a balloon. As always, the colors attract the eye. Would luv to get that pic as a tattoo!!
December 8th, 2007 at 1:00 pm
Of all the incredible work you’ve featured here, this simple little painting is by far my favorite. I love it!
December 9th, 2007 at 9:06 pm
Bahaha. That owl looks like he’s thinking
“Shit. I’m in a balloon.”
Good times, pretty picture. keep it up!
December 13th, 2007 at 3:42 am
Oh man, my kids and I love that book
December 14th, 2007 at 2:19 am
Nice shirt! The Matadors are spectacular.
My boyfriend and i are huge fans of your artwork. We love your style.
December 16th, 2007 at 4:00 pm
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