Daily Painters of Pennsylvania: "Ella the Butterfly Koi" Pastel by Charlotte Yealey

Monday, August 23, 2010

12x18
Pastel
Meet Ella, the largest butterfly Koi fish in our pond measuring 36" long. I look at her everyday so I decided to paint her portrait.

Mary Beth Brath said...: This is the most beautiful painting I have seen of a Koi. Great piece Charlotte.; August 23, 2010 at 9:59 PM
Tatiana said...: Oh, Charlotte, he is so handsome boy! Wonderful painting!; August 23, 2010 at 10:01 PM
Claire Beadon Carnell said...: This is so fluid and beautiful, Charlotte. I can not imagine a koi that is three feet long!; August 23, 2010 at 10:29 PM
Unknown said...: She's a real beauty! I love the way you've painted the soft flowing movements of the Koi.; August 24, 2010 at 12:15 AM
Autumn Leaves said...: She IS indeed a beauty! Beautiful work, Charlotte!; August 24, 2010 at 7:14 AM
Joe Kluck said...: Very Nice A different pose well done; August 24, 2010 at 10:59 AM
Debra Kreiger said...: She is wonderful! This is a really nice painting.
Love it!; August 24, 2010 at 4:43 PM
Tatiana said...: Ooops! She is a girl! Even better! (Sorry, Ella!); August 24, 2010 at 6:07 PM
hmuxo said...: Ella is absolutely beautiful. You captured her beautiful color. I have koi as well and I love to sit by the pond...so relaxing. Great portrait.; August 26, 2010 at 10:31 PM
Holly Lee said...: I have to agree with Mary Beth Brath, this is by far the most beautiful Koi painting I have seen yet!; August 27, 2010 at 12:40 PM