Saturday, January 12, 2013

Painting 30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge - #12

"Future Egg Layer"
oil on Raymar plein air panel
5" x 7"
SOLD

My 3 chickens are almost 2 years old.  This little chick was GIVEN to me by my neighbor.  Little did he know at the time, what a life this chick would have.  She was just hatched when I took the photo I used here, standing in the little box we set up - in the pine shavings.  She grew into a beautiful hen - a Speckled Sussex...lays big brown eggs and is such a character.  
Her name is Harlough.
Number 12 of 30 in 30 Leslie Saeta's challenge.
(I am back in my comfort zone.)

17 comments:

Maria's Watercolor said...

Love her, such a sweet little face!

Cathy Engberg said...

Really sweet! Very fluffy and sweet. Love it!

Pattie Wall said...

Thanks Maria and Cathy! She is a real character.

Susan Williamson said...

What a cutie and so much personality!

Pattie Wall said...

Thanks Prabha - I appreciate your your comment. Also, thanks for coming by and leaving feedback.

Unknown said...

Love this painting! Wonderful expression and lovely color composition. I look forward to seeing your new paintings everyday.

Pattie Wall said...

Thank you Susan - I spend my morning looking at lots of the 30 in 30's - all I can say is 'wow' - there is a lot of painting going on in the world!

Kellie Chasse said...

Oh my goodness, how sweet is this! Found it on the 30/30 - what a fun challenge!

Pattie Wall said...

Thank you Kellie...yes, fun challenge and a good reason to get those brushes to work everyday!!

Unknown said...

OMG this baby is SO CUTE in that pose! Now I almost want to paint chickens next month as a daily paintings! But, I've already promised to my dog to paint her, so maybe March?... :)))

Wonderful painting!

Unknown said...

This is a gorgeous painting, you have made a wonderful job of a difficult subject - fluff and feathers!

Pattie Wall said...

Ha ha that is funny Irina - but I understand that one! Thank you and thank you Margaret - there WAS a lot of fluff to deal with.

Claire Beadon Carnell said...

Nothing like a chick with attitude! Love this, Pattie!

Sandy Sandy Art said...

Adorable! Back in your comfort zone hugh? :-D

Theresa Grillo Laird said...

Really nicely done! It's full of character!

Dottie T Leatherwood said...

such personality! wonderful job!

Pattie Wall said...

Yes, back in the zone Sandy. Thanks. And thanks to Theresa and Dottie - appreciate your comments!

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