Eye Spy

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A stunner and you've certainly reflected the magnificence of this creature. I agree with you, eyes are everything in a portrait, animal or human.

Posted by Heather Love on Sun 06 Dec 09:06:51

Thank you Heather for your praise. She is a beauty.

Posted by Shelagh Fairbank on Sun 06 Dec 09:57:42

Beautiful Shelagh.

Posted by Diane Boswell on Sun 06 Dec 22:19:25

Excellent work. Would like to see more of this face, tho.

Posted by Skylar Brown on Mon 07 Dec 21:44:51

Thanks Diane and Skylar. As for the rest of the face, this is all I did with this painting, however I did do a 'popart' style version showing more of her, which I might upload later so you can see, but it's totally different in terms of style and effect. I just felt that this one had more impact for me and was my preference of the two. Nevertheless, thank you for your interest.

Posted by Shelagh Fairbank on Tue 08 Dec 19:51:58

Beautiful painting, done so well

Posted by Romila Datta on Wed 09 Dec 10:51:10

Hang on Studio Wall

06/12/2020

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I painted this in homage to International Cheetah Day recently. Eyes are always a wonder for me and I love getting into the heart of the animal through them. This was part of a larger photo by K.Burhama.

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Shelagh Fairbank

I took up painting after retiring in 2017, having not done any since 'O' Level Art - now I find I can't stop. Painting or drawing has certainly filled the void, (after a worklife in IT), with ease and offered the perfect contrast. My painting is quite eclectic and I paint what takes my fancy or…

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