"That might be my name; but I am not a boer (bore)" says the goat.
Because of a recent workshop I took with Judi Betts, it inspired me to look through my photo references to locate some goat and other domestic animal photos. This is a drawing of a doe, or nanny goat and the little kids around her. This will be an experimental piece in an attempt to practice what I was taught in her workshop. Here's my goats sketch for today. (The actual painting is posted beneath it)
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| copyright Linda Young Title: "Boer Goats" not so boring Size: 9" x 12" Watercolor on 140# Arches CP |
This is the finished piece; painted with many layers upon layers of color. Complimentary colors on top of complimentaries in and around each other; every brush stroke an experiment and play in freedom and the will to push a little farther. I've loved painting this style so much, I'm planning more as time allows.
I want to say thank you to Judi Betts for teaching from your heart, Your new friend, Linda
8 comments:
It's so exhilarating tolearn a new method or "discover" and use a new color--your color work is subtle and beautiful.
It amy be a study, but it is my favorite of yours- to date! Plus - I love the subject. You really got a lot out of that class with Judi Betts!
The colors are lovely. I really like goats as subjects, and I really like this painting. (I took a not-so-boring photo of one goat chewing - accidentally - on another goat's tail. It's hysterical, but no one would believe it in a painting.)
Such a cute gathering. Love the background soft colors. Great painting!
Thank you Cecelia; it was a fun class. Thank you Thom, I loved Judi's teaching style.
Dianne, thank you. Your goats photo sounds hysterical for sure!
Charlotte, the goats couldn't have posed in a better way.
Thank you!
Just love the colors and subtle areas of this one. And also the warmth. Judi Betts is awesome too.
She sure is awesome; thank you for your comments, Maria
Is this painting available for purchase?
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