Chicken Chucks

I have painted a lot of chickens.  And I have painted quite a few pairs of Converse Allstar sneakers (I know them as Chucks...).  So I figured.. Why not put 'em together.  I like the resulting painting, although, when I first designed this one, he looked like he was dancing.  Now he looks like he is taking a bow, or, maybe saying... "What?  You lookin' at me?"

Anyway, a fun one for today to combat the strange news that gets stranger by the day.....

Chicken Chucks, oil on panel, 6"x6"
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Day 21 - He's All That

So, I am lovin' the color palette for this painting (and yesterday's, matter o' fact..) I need to experiment with these colors on a larger scale.  I said I was going to paint 4 roosters, and I did!  There may be more, but I am not promising anything.  I really enjoy painting birds in general, and people seem to like them too which I am thankful for... but, I think there might be moose in the future, as my awesome cousin from Oxford, England plopped the idea into my head... I have been rolling it around, thinking it sounds pretty good... Stay tuned for possible moose..

He's All That, acrylic and oil on panel, 6" X 6"
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Day 20 - We Need to Talk

Today I am 2/3 of the way done this 30 in 30...  and let me tell you... I kind of secretly wish it would continue past 30 days.  It is a respite to think, "I HAVE to get up to my studio today", because of the challenge (even though there would be no repercussions if I didn't :)) I love doing the challenge even though it is a total juggling act... Anyway...
Rooster #3 in a series of (at least) 4.  This guy looks like he has something important to talk about, and now... I really like the head on shot of this one... enjoyed painting him!

We Need To Talk, acrylic and oil on panel, 6"x6",
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Day 9 - Starry Starry Rooster

Corny title, I know.  I don't care... it must be...vvI painted this painting on a black ground today.  The gesso I used was particularly absorbent and I needed to work fast and thick.... In addition, the past few days I have been leaving my photo reference behind about 1/2 way through the painting.  I then finish the painting using cues from the artwork itself, rather than the photo.  These factors made for a very expressive chicken!  This guy fits into my "vintage" category as it's breed is apparently a Silver Duckwing which is considered Old English game... so to me, this sounded pretty vintage... Anyway here it is... :)

Starry Starry Rooster,  oil, 6"x6",
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After taking a picture of it, I noticed how much it reminded me of VanGogh's Starry, Starry, Night.  Below is a closeup of a part that is particularly Van Gogh-ish...

Starry Starry Rooster, closeup

Day 16 - In the Road

I am doing birds for the next few days as they are fun and generally quick... I have daughter's birthday coming up, an art opening Friday and a party to throw on Saturday, so it is necessary!  This guy is the same rooster as yesterday, just in a different position.  I like everything about how this one turned out... like it even better than yesterdays rooster.   He looked to me to be standing on a road somewhere... I just hope he made it across!

In The Road, oil on panel, 6"x6"
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Day 15 - Rooster Time

Day 15... Yay!  1/2 way there!
I did a series of chickens about a year ago and sold most of them.... I thought it might be time to do a few more feathered friends... This guy struck me mainly because of his pose and the striking contrast between him and the back ground.  I pushed the colors a bit to make it a complementary color scheme... I think I will paint another of this same rooster in a different pose... Enjoy!

Rooster Time, oil on panel, 6" x 6",
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Lookin' Good

This is the last of 3 paintings of chickens that I am offering at DPW for a low starting bid of $25!  These 3 chickens really seemed to be posing for me when I took their pictures.  I love how they are all so different!  This painting is framed in a pickled white solid wood frame and is ready to hang and enjoy!

Lookin' Good, 6"x6", oil on panel, framed
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Daily Paintworks

I have recently joined an online group called Daily Paintworks.  Through this site I am able to sell my artwork and keep an online gallery of my art.  Yes I still have my personal website, but this is just another outlet to hopefully sell art through.  Many artists have had success through DPW and I hope to as well!  I have posted 5 or 6 paintings so far and it is awesome that I have gotten comments on some of them from respected artists!  The 21st century is truly a great time to be an artist.  To see this painting and purchase it if you like, click on the link below the picture.

Who will help me plant the grain?, 6" x 6", oil on panel, framed
 

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