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Thursday, February 5, 2015

Jacutinga Birds





This week I found inspiration in the endangered Jacutinga or Black-fronted Piping Guan (Pipile jacutinga). Such a visually arresting bird with such colorful markings and expressive eyes. I couldn't wait to get started!




I started painting this with watercolor but then I felt it needed a little extra pizzazz so I dripped some ink onto the damp surface and loved the way the ink formed a criss-cross pattern like a batik.



Also I'm very excited because my friend Vicki who writes a fun, stylish blog called Honest Mum has featured my cushions on her blog. She and her sons are the perfect models against my colorful cushions that will make your room POP! Do go over and check out her feature and enter the competition to win the cushions here.

Linking up to Paint Party Friday!

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19 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:03 AM

    Fantastic work again! I LOVE those birds! Valerie

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  2. rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/herFebruary 6, 2015 at 7:57 AM

    Such beautiful birds ... a beautiful painting!

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  3. GeckostoneFebruary 6, 2015 at 9:18 AM

    Wow what an amazing bird! Your painting captures their beauty perfectly!

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  4. FayeFebruary 6, 2015 at 10:00 AM

    Gorgeous birds! I have never heard of them but you did a great job painting them.

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  5. Linda KunsmanFebruary 6, 2015 at 11:01 AM

    LOVE your illustration of those unique birds Emma! And hooray for having your pillows featured on your friend's blog!

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  6. sheila 77February 6, 2015 at 12:21 PM

    Terrific painting of these unusually coloured birds and I love the way you used the ink to create a batik effect.

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  7. sheila 77February 6, 2015 at 12:22 PM

    Terrific painting of these unusually coloured birds and I love the way you used the ink to create a batik effect.

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  8. Paper rainbowFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I have learned something new Emma! I have never heard of these wonderful birds. You have painted them beautifully. Your work translates wonderfully to textiles too!

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  9. My name is Erika.February 6, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I never heard of these birds but they are quite pretty. You really caught the image of them, and congrats on your cushions making your friend's blog!

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  10. My name is Erika.February 6, 2015 at 1:13 PM

    I never heard of these birds but they are quite pretty. You really caught the image of them, and congrats on your cushions making your friend's blog!

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  11. Andrea @ From The SolFebruary 6, 2015 at 1:52 PM

    I am not familier with the Jacutinga, but I have to say your painting is exquisite ... as are your pillows and your friend and her son pop on thier sofa with the pillows. Wonderful post ... my first visit here ... hope to see you again soon :)

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  12. ann @ studiohydeFebruary 6, 2015 at 2:25 PM

    Have to admit I have never seen birds like these before, they're lovely and your drawing of them. I popped over to your friends blog and yes, your cushions look great.

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  13. AnonymousFebruary 6, 2015 at 6:39 PM

    Those birds are beautiful, your painting is even better. Love it!!

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  14. SirkkaFebruary 7, 2015 at 12:40 AM

    Your birds are fantastic, ink was a clou! Beautiful work indeed!

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  15. Tammie DickersonFebruary 7, 2015 at 7:09 PM

    Beautifully done! I have never even heard of this bird before!

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  16. peggy gattoFebruary 8, 2015 at 9:51 AM

    Your birds move on the paper!!! beautiful!

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  17. ireneFebruary 8, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    I agree, the ink added at the end pulled the painting together. Love it!

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  18. A'n'G JohnsonFebruary 15, 2015 at 1:39 PM

    this is fun. without the photo - it looks like a bird, within different frames.

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