Poppy II

Comments

This is gorgeous Janine. Love the hare’s fur and the vibrant red poppies against the rich greens.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Tue 24 Aug 17:55:48

I like all your posts, Janine...this one in particular. Superbly done and thanks for sharing your working method.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Tue 24 Aug 18:15:13

Excellent painting Janine, love the vibrant poppies

Posted by David Johns on Tue 24 Aug 18:19:03

Beautiful Janine and very interesting working method to create a great piece of work.

Posted by Chris Scott on Tue 24 Aug 18:45:24

Magical

Posted by Rachel Stockley on Tue 24 Aug 21:58:10

Beautifully done and interesting to read how it was achieved ... many hours of work!

Posted by Heather Love on Wed 25 Aug 06:47:27

A beautiful painting and beautifully painted, the detailing of the fur is amazing.

Posted by Paul (Dixie) Dean on Wed 25 Aug 08:04:22

Absolutely stunning and an interesting use of the mixed use of media.

Posted by David Stevens on Wed 25 Aug 08:38:55

Thank you so much to everyone who has left me such wonderful comments below...I'm so sorry I don't know how to reply to them individually on here (any suggestions on how to do this would be very much appreciated). Janine x

Posted by Janine Lees on Thu 26 Aug 11:41:04

Truly Amazing, I love the depth.

Posted by Denise Buck on Sat 28 Aug 18:00:20

Hang on Studio Wall

24/08/2021

0 likes

254 views

Hares are a rare but beautiful sight in our great British countryside and are distinguishable from rabbits by their longer ears and legs. The original artwork was created in three stages: firstly water-soluble pencils are applied to provide the 'under-painting' of the subject, this base is then built-up with many layers of coloured pencils. Finally, pastels are used to form the background which gives a soft matt appearance.

About the Artist

Janine Lees

Having previously worked as a graphic designer, Janine is now a full-time professional artist working from her studio in York. Initially starting her journey into Fine Art with hand-drawn pen and ink illustrations, Janine now uses a variety of mediums to create her realistic style. Favoured subjects…

View full profile

More by Janine Lees

Janine_Lees-Harbour_Lights - Painters Online