Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Final pelican update



I'm calling this pelican finished even if there are a couple of tweaks left to do.  I think there will always be a couple of tweaks left to do on some pieces.  The final brush stroke is always difficult to predict at times and often what I mentally call the last stroke is the stroke that overworks a section and sends me into despair about my ability as an artist.



The tweaks on this piece won't be enough to push it over the edge, so it remains safe.  I rather like having this fellow gazing at me accusingly in the studio.  However, if someone would like to give him a good home, he will be available for sale in my Etsy store soon, so keep an eye out for him.  I know he'd love to come and stay with you too.

9 comments:

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

So glad you finished this! I absolutely love his expression.

Jo Castillo said...

Thanks, Jeanette. My smile for the night. :)

Jeanette Jobson said...

Thanks Claire. He's got quite the expression hasn't he? :)

So glad Jo..hope all is well with you.

Stan Hughes said...

Wow. This is very nice.

Jeanette Jobson said...

Thank you Stan.

Margaret said...

Very grand! His expression is very captivating.

Cynnie said...

What a sweet face this pelican has...what wonderful work you do!!

Anonymous said...

He has a regal, wise look about him :).
Stay inspired!
Michelle
Brain Angles - Invisible Ink

Unknown said...

I absolutely love him. His eye is a wee bit accusatory, isn't it? He seems so superior...

Wonderful!