Laurie has chosen this week's word - begin.
I did begin another post for this word about the walk I do to begin my day, but changed my mind and decided instead upon this little cockerel just about to begin his early morning crowing.
When I begin a new painting I usually make quick colour studies on any old scrap piece of paper I have to hand!
Do visit Laurie's blog Indulge Your Shelf to view more Weekword entries.
What a beautifully rich illustration Caroline. I would love to be able to paint like this.
ReplyDeleteDoes he wake you up in the morning!
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ReplyDeleteThe word begin originates from old and middle English words beginnan, beginnon meaning "to open". If you look at the word begin and just stare at it for a long time, wonderful thoughts start to stir in your head. try it...
ReplyDeleteCaroline, I envy your watercoloring skills. I wish I can do it and I may try but I have all this oil painting supplies and I need to use them up before I am no longer able to hold a brush.
Have a wonderful, glorious Friday, dear Caroline.
Wonderful rooster Caroline, what beautiful colors you used!
ReplyDeleteI really like chicken paintings, even though I've never done one before. I should remedy that, I suppose. :-)
Caroline! Beautiful! Roosters are so expressive and fiesty- you have captured his personality and hautiness perfectly! Lovely piece! Cock-a Doodle- doo!
ReplyDeleteA lovely illustration - is it watercolour? Gosh, I wish I knew how to paint properly. I use poster paints with a sponge just for the backgrounds of pages, but I would love to learn how to apply and mix paints properly. Well, nothing is stopping me I suppose. I liked your idea of the cock crowing to announce the beginning of each day; was also thinking of the old chicken-and-egg conundrum. Which was first - how did it begin?!
ReplyDeletevery nice illustration. must be a bit loud to wake up to that guy!
ReplyDeleteOh, such a handsome guy! You've given him such character.
ReplyDeleteI love this painting. Fantastic Caroline.
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What a fine fellow! I bet he kicks up a racket early in the morning.
ReplyDeleteYour rooster is perfectly lovely - I can almost hear him crow! Thanks for playing along, and thank you for the glimpse into how an artist begins!
ReplyDeleteoh wow!!! this is wonderful...I love it...your work is so full of passion...thanks for sharing it!!!
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Diana
wonderful bright colors! very uplifting. Thanks for waking me up!
ReplyDeleteI love this...first time visitor to your awesome blog...thanks for sharing.
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Oh, Caroline, this is so beautiful! Your watercolor paintings are just gorgeous, so rich in color! Hugs, Silke
ReplyDeleteah, watercolor. wonderful in every cockadoodle way...
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He is absolutely beautiful. I love the eye and bill...and the lovely reds.... He is quite inspirational for the word Begin!
ReplyDeleteHello and good morning! Thank you for saying hello.
ReplyDeleteHi again Caroline!
ReplyDeletekatie sent me her first page which should have gone to you. I'll mail it Monday!
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Beautiful, dig the post for Strong as well.
ReplyDeletebeautifully, wonderfully, marvelously done! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! That's one intense rooster.
ReplyDeleteHi Caroline, I love this illustration, especially being a cockerel. Gorgeous colours. I wish I had made a visit earlier as I missed your giveaway. Such a beautiful one too. Love the expressions on the kitties faces...lol.
ReplyDeleteI am very impressed with your jewellery making. Very professional and beautiful creations. You have many strings to your bow Caroline.
How lovely to meet a fellow blogger too, and such a nice, gift bearing one. It makes the blogging world come a little closer.
Lovely work!
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This is really a very pretty rooster I must say ;-)
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Wow! This is an amazing piece Caroline.
ReplyDeleteThese various red have captured my heart and attention:)
Lovely, lovely and lovely!
HI Caroline, Wow, what a beautiful Rooster. I love Roosters and I have many in my kitchen. I like to collect them! have a great day! Lisa
ReplyDeleteCaroline I always want to see more and more of your art.
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What a wonderful painting, Caroline! The colors are so vibrant and the line work loose and fresh...
ReplyDeleteBTW, "bunny" is on its way to you :-)
I so admire your paintings.
ReplyDeleteLovely work, beautifully composed.
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