Two Birds Colourful Painting

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I've finished the painting that I showed you in my last post. Above is a crop of it. Can you see the other bird on the right hand side? It looks as though that's the other bird's reflection doesn't it? As though he's looking in the mirror!


 Here's another close up crop of the same painting.
I made lots of layers of lovely bright pinks, blues and golds and made some scratching zig-zag patterns while the paint was still wet.


Here's the whole painting. It measures 40 x 40cm, (that's 16inches square). It's hanging on my kitchen wall at the moment but it will eventually be exhibited in the summer. I'll tell you all about that another day. :)
I've put a gallery on my new website, CLICK HERE to see. If you'd like to leave a comment on the guestbook page that would be lovely! :)

Bye for now, have a lovely weekend. :) The sun appears to have arrived at last! xx

Comments

Veronique said…
Really enjoyed your new website!
19 April 2013 at 17:56
Anne Manda said…
Really sweet and beautiful, love it! <3
19 April 2013 at 18:20
Els said…
Ha, Jess, I wonder what your world would look like ... without COLOUR !!!! ;-)
19 April 2013 at 19:45
Cameron said…
So bright and happy....I just love your work and new gallery, Jess!
19 April 2013 at 19:46
Carol said…
Oh that is lovely, yes, just like one bird is looking at its reflection. We get long-tailed tits and they sometimes mistake their reflection on our kitchen window for a mate or a rival! Quite funny to watch them pecking at the pane, you would think they would learn.
I shall go for a look round your new gallery. I know I will love it!
Have a great weekend.
Carol xx
p.s. I agree, tulips are lovely. I have some bright red ones out already, photo needed! I've bought some trailing lobelia for my baskets, my Dad often used to plant his borders with blue lobelia, white alyssum and red geraniums. He loved his garden.
19 April 2013 at 20:34
lynne h said…
oh my gosh, jess, i adore this painting... the colors!! and the birds! and the vase! (and those white flowers : )

xoxo
19 April 2013 at 20:51
CraveCute said…
Wow, the colors just cheer my heart! I'm checking out your new site. :)
19 April 2013 at 21:27
Kristin Dudish said…
I love the bright colors (and your gallery page looks great)!

xo
Kristin
19 April 2013 at 22:07
Anonymous said…
love the layered scratching..and the painting is very (s)tweet! :)

xx
19 April 2013 at 22:28
Kyra Wilson said…
I really like the personality of those birds. :)
19 April 2013 at 23:19
Castles Crowns and Cottages said…
I need the color in my life! WE had more snow on Thursday and more is coming on Sunday! Happy weekend Jess! Anita
20 April 2013 at 13:46
denthe said…
Wonderful! Love the bright colours and the tails you added!
20 April 2013 at 14:56
millefeuilles said…
Dear Jess,

It is such a joy to visit your wonderful blog today to catch up with the few posts I have missed and, oh I must say this, I simply love your header! You are such an inspiring artist and this spring morning is off to a very good start now!

Stephanie
21 April 2013 at 09:43
Gina said…
Very pretty. I just love the colours.
21 April 2013 at 12:40
Jess said…
Thankyou Anne! :)
22 April 2013 at 10:27
Jess said…
I would shrivel and die ;)
22 April 2013 at 10:27
Jess said…
Thanks Cameron! :)
22 April 2013 at 10:27
Jess said…
Sounds beautiful Carol. Photos definitely needed! :)
22 April 2013 at 10:28
Jess said…
Thankyou Lynne!xu
22 April 2013 at 10:28
Jess said…
I enjoyed doing that too. :) Thankyou!x
22 April 2013 at 10:29
Jess said…
Thanks Kyra, they emerged on their own! :)
22 April 2013 at 10:30
Jess said…
Oh no not more snow?! I hope it cheers up soon where you are! :)
22 April 2013 at 10:31
Jess said…
Thankyou, I loved using these bright colours, very uplifting. :)
22 April 2013 at 10:31
Jess said…
Thankyou Stephanie! :)
22 April 2013 at 10:32
Jess said…
Thankyou Gina, I hope to do more soon. :)
22 April 2013 at 10:32
Ana M.F. said…
I love the colors!! Great work.
22 April 2013 at 18:12
Priti Lisa said…
You are a magical person Jess! I love your Gallery♥
23 April 2013 at 12:46
Victoria Stitch said…
ABSOLUTELY STUNNING!!! seriously, I loooove this picture! especially the stars poking out of the flowerpot. And the rainbow patterny background. really beautiful!
27 April 2013 at 09:27
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