Commission a portrait by Emma Kaufmann

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Friday, April 10, 2015

Parrot Power!

 

I painted a cute colorful African pygmy hedgehog as a happy birthday present for a kid I know. Isn't he adorable? I had some yupo paper with alcoholic inks painted on them from which I cut out the balloons. The rest is done in Acrylic inks and watercolor.

You can buy this image as greeting card, print, mug, pillow etc. here in my Redbubble store.

Later on I painted a parrot  (actually a Vinaceous-breasted Amazon) in alcohol inks which turned out very ethereal and abstract. The bird felt very free so I decided to leave him as he was and not put in any more detail.


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13 comments:

  1. Paper rainbowApril 10, 2015 at 2:55 PM

    I've never heard of a pygmy hedgehog and he certainly is supercute !

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  2. LorraineApril 10, 2015 at 4:07 PM

    what a cute face love the colours

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  3. ViolaApril 10, 2015 at 4:43 PM

    Such a sweet dog painting! And Lovely colors.
    By mistake I bought alcohol inks when I in fact should have some re-inkers..
    I should maybe try them more out..

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  4. JulieApril 10, 2015 at 5:17 PM

    This is really cool, thank you for linking up to Feline Art Friday.

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  5. Valerie-JaelApril 10, 2015 at 9:55 PM

    Both paintings are breathtaking, love them, wonderful colours, too! Hugs, Valerie

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  6. GigglesApril 10, 2015 at 10:53 PM

    Love love love the hedge hog sooo adorable... great job!! Yes I will follow you!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  7. My name is Erika.April 11, 2015 at 4:49 AM

    Love your little hedgehog. He is soooo cute.

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  8. froebelsternchenApril 11, 2015 at 9:41 AM

    Fabulous paintings as always ! Love the hedgehog.
    Happy PPF!

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  9. sheila 77April 11, 2015 at 10:03 AM

    Your pygmy hedgehog has such a sweet face. I like the way you use vibrant colours to paint the animals.

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  10. Linda KunsmanApril 11, 2015 at 12:40 PM

    sorry - I do not have a smart phone or instagram :( I adore the pygmy hedgehog painting!!

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  11. Alexandra MacVeanApril 12, 2015 at 10:49 AM

    I just LOVE your little hedgie and I like how you blend your watercolours together. Beautiful work! :)

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  12. minnemieApril 17, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    The alcohol inks really intrigue me... love the effect you accomplished here!

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  13. DMM JhonAugust 25, 2015 at 1:58 AM

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