Owl on a Post

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What an absolutely beautiful result Jeannie... and very brave putting it under the tap! Super textural marks!

Posted by Karen Lewis on Fri 19 May 13:04:21

Jeannie, what a great way to turn lemons into lemonade! I think this technique is a keeper!

Posted by Cory Davis on Fri 19 May 13:14:35

A very natural "alive"painting Jeannie. Lovely work.

Posted by Jim Morris on Fri 19 May 14:07:44

Well, the technique worked, it's glorious!

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 19 May 14:29:23

It has resulted in a beautiful painting, with those soft colours and textural effects.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Fri 19 May 14:33:10

Stunning.

Posted by Chris Scott on Fri 19 May 17:05:28

This is amazing Jeannie. The pose of the owl and the feathers are wonderful. Love how you have achieved the textures.

Posted by Carole Kelly on Fri 19 May 17:07:21

Thank you so much for all of your encouraging comments.

Posted by Jeannie Pakenham on Fri 19 May 21:23:45

Superb marks. What a result!

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Sat 20 May 07:37:59

Wow, it's gorgeous!

Posted by Diane Boswell on Sat 20 May 18:23:01

A superb painting Jeannie. The feathering effect is wonderful against the hazy background.

Posted by Spencer Lambeth-Angell on Sat 20 May 19:26:59

Absolutely gorgeous!

Posted by Romila Datta on Sun 21 May 17:48:26

It has turned out really well indeed.

Posted by David Williams on Mon 22 May 18:14:03

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19/05/2023

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I started this watercolour and didn't like it so I washed it under the tap. As an idea, I put some clingfilm over the bird's body. I was surprised to find some lovely feathery marks when it was dry so I worked into the marks to produce these textural effects.

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Jeannie Pakenham

I started painting about nine years ago when I retired. I have attended some workshops and classes but am mainly self taught and struggling. I paint for fun and enjoy the challenge watercolor brings. I think it is a difficult medium to work in but perhaps I'm a slow learner. I'm adding to my bio…

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