a studio tour missed, and one created

We missed doing the studio tour today because Dave went in to work, but we kept pretty busy here at the homestead trying to string lights up on a couple 15-20 ft blue spruce trees. Sam was a huge help. My stringing leaves much to be desired at the top of the tree, but I couldn’t reach even with a ladder and an 11 ft pole. After that fun, Ben insisted on chopping some wood. I actually tried the axe today, not just the mawl, and did pretty well. Then inside for lunch and a little of our own studio time – Sam drew a HUGE Merlin, and I did a few paintings. I made one of a hen that my friend loves very much for her Christmas present. A few samples below…I was wondering when my 2011 painting would emerge. I was a little cranky until I exorcised them!

View from our old house on Kihapai St. Always meant to finish this one...

My friend's dear hen, Margo. When she was sick one time she came in to sleep with my friend in the house.

 

The various moods of Merlin, our rooster. I stood watching him as I painted and several Merlins appeared. This one is frisky. Early-morning 'tude he has here!

This is how he looks strutting around the garden, enjoying an afternoon in the sun.

 

And this is how he looks sitting up on the gate, peering down at all of us before crowing out his greetings.

 

5 Comments

  1. Marilou/Grammie 5 December, 2011

    Great work – love the colors! Hoping I get one or at least a copy of one. Keep up the good work!

  2. Ang 5 December, 2011

    Beautiful! And you’re right, I am a huge fan of your artwork! It is wonderful Allie! I love all the colors in Merlin and all the attitude! Margo is delightful as well. Thank you for sharing your latest inspiration! I wish I had your abilities!

  3. alli 5 December, 2011

    It is so nice to have fans! You guys can see the sentiment in the painting, even if the painting is not so good. The watercolors had some weird colors to them – they are washable kids’ watercolors, and there was no black color, which i found interesting, but more vibrant purples and reds. Worked ok! Thank you!

  4. Tamara 6 December, 2011

    Is there anything you can’t do? You are amazing! YOu are such an inspiration, I wish you lived closer. I love your energy! Merlin sure is a handsome rooster!

  5. Virginia 9 December, 2011

    Love the chickens!

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