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Published: 2017-06-13 01:26:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 693; Favourites: 43; Downloads: 12
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Description Created for my AP Art class portfolio.

Peregrine Falcon.  Painted from a photo by Will James Sooter, with permission.  See the original photo here:   www.sharpeyesonline.com/users/…

I used a combination of salt and splatter-painting to create the texture of the background in this painting. I really pushed myself to experiment and be bold with my color choices.  I like how the background turned out on this painting, even though it doesn't look natural at all.  To me it looks like the falcon is in space, or is powering up some rocket boosters.  I needed to title it something serious for my portfolio, but it my head this painting is playfully titled "Millennium Falcon"      



Ink and watercolor on Arches cold press watercolor paper.
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Comments: 7

DrimmsyDra [2020-11-20 07:18:25 +0000 UTC]

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ZiQuixotic [2017-06-13 05:58:15 +0000 UTC]

I love the background! I like the mixing of texture with the droplet effects.

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WaryCassowary In reply to ZiQuixotic [2017-06-13 06:03:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!  I love just going crazy with backgrounds  

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EdgedFeather [2017-06-13 04:21:13 +0000 UTC]

Love this so much!!

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WaryCassowary In reply to EdgedFeather [2017-06-13 06:04:08 +0000 UTC]

 

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JadeDownTheDrain [2017-06-13 03:51:33 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful job! He looks 3D. Lovely.

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WaryCassowary In reply to JadeDownTheDrain [2017-06-13 06:05:13 +0000 UTC]

 Thank you! 

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