Saturday, February 19, 2011

No, I am not the chick filet cow

Painted these two on a 6 x 8" cradled panel. So slick that I felt like I was pushing paint around a lot. Had to really load my brush up and use a light touch. Still prefer more texture on a painting surface.
I have a distant relative in east Tennessee who has a dairy. I love the colors and markings on the holsteins. Think this is the first time I have painted one. Won't be the last.sold

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11 comments:

  1. Dana CooperFebruary 19, 2011 at 2:10 PM

    You have captured an expression on the cows faces that is adorable...I love the title too!

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  2. Kelley Carey MacDonaldFebruary 19, 2011 at 3:51 PM

    What a gorgeous, graphic painting! This painting maybe suggests that you'd like to paint MORE on that slick surface.... ?

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  3. Linda NicklesFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    What a fun painting . . . and your title cracks me up! Slick surface or not, you did well.

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  4. Virginia FloydFebruary 19, 2011 at 6:42 PM

    Those cows definitely look interested in whatever you were doing. I think you captured their personalities! I especially love that black and white cow!

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  5. martinealisonFebruary 19, 2011 at 10:44 PM

    Elle feraient fureur au salon de l'agriculture en ce moment à Paris...
    J'aime les vaches... et les vôtres sont particulièrement belles avec l'expression singulière qu'elles ont.
    Bisous

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  6. Kathy CousartFebruary 20, 2011 at 4:14 AM

    Carol, I like this one! Both cows are wonderful. Love the expression on his face. Wonderful painting and you mastered the surface well.

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  7. Autumn LeavesFebruary 20, 2011 at 5:40 AM

    I love this one, Carol. Years ago I had a friend whose family had a dairy farm. I loved going to visit and believe I am a secret farm girl at heart. Too, I love the high meadow grasses, so perfect for this munching duo.

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  8. UnknownFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:12 AM

    Carol, moo'cho wonderful painting! I like the way you captured the shady spot where they are standing. The bold colors on the cows with the loose brush work on the grass is striking! I prefer texture for my painting surface. I did, however, just receive a new order of Richeson Gessobords from Judson's and they are really different. Not slick like Ampersand. I can handle these ok, but I much prefer linen!!!!

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  9. Kathryn TownsendFebruary 20, 2011 at 10:58 AM

    The cows have a wonderful expression. I know what you mean about a slick surface to paint on and having to load the brush. Its different--have to hold the brush more parallel to the panel to get the paint to stay on!

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  10. SYLVIANEFebruary 21, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    Wonderful cows!

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  11. Samantha Dorato ArtFebruary 27, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    I love cows, they will be one of my futur painting subject. You're are just "magnifiques" !

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