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Friday, September 11, 2015

Giraffes and Poppies




 I first fell in love with a Slow Loris at the Berlin Zoo where they have a very interesting exhibit where nocturnal animals are kept in the dark with some sort of special lighting so you can see them and they walk around very slowly and softly. These animals are so adorable with their huge eyes, sadly for them, because many are taken from the wild and kept as pets.

Slow lorises are a group of several species of nocturnal strepsirrhine primates which make up the genus Nycticebus and are found in Southeast Asia. This painting in watercolor and oil pastel was added to the primates group for Week 35. Go to 52 Weeks - Nature Painting Challenge for more info.




My head was also in the clouds this week when I concocted my whimsical watercolor 'Giraffes in the Poppies.'

Hope everyone had a wonderful week!

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22 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelSeptember 11, 2015 at 5:26 AM

    Love both paintings this week, the little big eyed loris and your wonderful giraffes with their heads in the poppies, what a great idea. Happy PPF; hugs, Valerie

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  2. froebelsternchenSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:05 AM

    Both of this paintings are just AWESOME... I am in love with the giraffes!
    Happy PPF!
    oxo
    Susi

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  3. Andrea @ From The SolSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:17 AM

    You have such talent, Emma and these are wonderful animals to paint. I agree that it is sad that animals are taken from their wild homes to live in captivity ... but worse, many animals are losing their homes to reckless development and profit motive raping of the lands and trees. The rich and powerful have no interest in saving the wildlife and they are, for the moment, in charge. Hope the people change that ...

    Andrea @ From The Sol

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  4. Studio KaufmannSeptember 11, 2015 at 6:32 AM

    Andrea....I know it is very sad that habitats are being depleted. We all need to change the way we look at the world around us and try and live in balance with nature.

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  5. Linda KunsmanSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:53 AM

    they are both just amazing Emma-and my heart especially skipped a beat over the giraffes and poppies! Wow.

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  6. Anewdawn 16September 11, 2015 at 11:08 AM

    Ur poppies nd giraffe deserves a huge wow!!!!!!!.... love d colors

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  7. GigglesSeptember 11, 2015 at 12:43 PM

    No matter what you put your hand to turns out gorgeous...Love the Loris! The whimsical poppies and giraffes are amazing too!! So impressive, so talented!

    Hugs Giggles

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  8. IdaSeptember 11, 2015 at 1:12 PM

    I liked the paintings very much. - Your poppy/giraffe piece is really pretty and creative.

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  9. Tracey FKSeptember 11, 2015 at 10:30 PM

    The top one is lovely but I realy really like the giraffes and poppies... Beautiful colours and shapes

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  10. sirkkisSeptember 12, 2015 at 11:02 AM

    How charming painting...really delicate and beautifully painted art.
    And I love the little adorable fellow ♥
    Have a happy weekend xx

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  11. DVArtistSeptember 12, 2015 at 5:09 PM

    You have nailed it. I love both of these paintings. Well done
    Nicole/Beadwright

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  12. Cathy KeishaSeptember 12, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    That little guy does look cuddly.

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  13. TammySeptember 13, 2015 at 4:57 AM

    Lovely paintings. I don't believe in caging animals for entertainment but do appreciate animal sanctuaries that rehabilitate and care for wild animals who have been hurt or abandoned. It is a shame to take these wild animals from their natural habitat. A friend's daughter has two sugar gliders and they just had two babies. I lectured her at first about it, since they also have a wild bird they bought at a pet store -- but at least I know that they are taking care of these special creatures. Sadly not everyone does. Thanks for stopping by my corner of the world. Have a great day.

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  14. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLASeptember 13, 2015 at 5:38 AM

    I've never heard of the Loris, but it sure is cute. I love your gorgeous giraffe watercolor, with its fantasy like feel. Happy Sunday Sketching! #6

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  15. carol l mckennaSeptember 13, 2015 at 7:56 AM

    Love the loris and the giraffe ~ Both very creative and well illustrated ~ Delightful!

    Happy Week to you,
    artmusedog and carol

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  16. IleanaSeptember 13, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Love your giraffe in the poppies! Beautiful artwork!

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  17. Caterina GiglioSeptember 13, 2015 at 9:57 AM

    Thanks for stopping by my blog ... so nice to meet you here, great blog and I will like your page on FB! x

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  18. ChristineSeptember 13, 2015 at 10:48 AM

    sweet loris, not familiar with them, and love the giraffes with poppies.

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  19. AnonymousSeptember 14, 2015 at 6:13 PM

    oh they are both beautiful . visiting from PPF .
    HUGS XO
    Lisa

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  20. mandyseaSeptember 15, 2015 at 5:32 AM

    What a treat to see your paintings. Love the little monkeys with their big glassy dreamy eyes... beautiful! And the giraffes in the poppies... even the poppies look long-legged! Gorgeous!

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  21. Alexandra MacVeanSeptember 17, 2015 at 11:41 AM

    Emma, your paintings are so lovely. I LOVE your first one. Well done and so glad you've joined us at SS again! :)

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  22. Jennifer RoseSeptember 19, 2015 at 4:02 PM

    very cute Slow Loris :D

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