Champion Pigeon in Watercolour

When a friend at work found out I love to paint she asked me to do a painting of her dads champion pigeon. I explained to her that I'm only learning and that Ive never painted a pigeon before. This is the photo of said bird that she sent me over using her mobile phone.

I decided to have a go using watercolours and brusho's, after a couple hours work, this is the finished piece.

Her dad was made up with it and is currently showing it off to all his pigeon owner mates. 

He has already asked me to paint another of his birds and says a few of his friends would like me to paint their pigeons too.

Think I'm going to be busy for a while :))

Challenges:

Sunny day crafting - Always animals

Fundraising for a donkey sanctuary

Good morning crafty friends, here's a cute donkey canvas I painted.

I was contacted by a lovely lady who was raising funds for Radcliffe donkey sanctuary. They were holding a craft fair and wanted donations for the raffle and to sell on the day. I put together a box of  my handmade items and decided to paint a donkey canvas for them too.    

I wonder who won it, I hope they like it. 

Its the first time I've painted a donkey, I know its not perfect, but I'm only learning and I did enjoy having a go. 

Challenges:

Thats Crafty Challenge - Animal magic

Crafty Animals #17

Sunny day crafting - Always animals

Dare2bartzy - anything goes

Thanks for looking 

Hugs Sue xx

2nd Unicorn Painting - Unicorn with flower crown

Here's the 2nd unicorn painting that I made for my aunt to choose from. I did start off taking photos as I painted then when I came back to it the next day I forgot, :(  so here's the first couple of painting in progress pics.

And here's the finished canvas

 So out of the 2 which one is your favourite?

Flowing mane or Flower crown

My aunt and her grand daughter both loved the unicorn with the flower crown and it has pride of place on the wall over her bed.

Challenges :
Thats Crafty Challenge - Animal Magic
Crafty Animals #17
Dare 2b artzy challenge anything goes
Sunny day crafting - always animals

Unicorn painting

Hi there crafty friends, today I'd like to share a painting I've just finished. I know its not a masterpiece, I'm just learning, but my Aunt asked me to paint a unicorn for her grandaughters bedroom and this is the first one.  I just love unicorns, so I'm going to paint a few and let her choose the one she likes the best. Her room is mainly blues and greys and she said she would like muted tones, so I think this should fit in.
I used paints from Indigblu, matte and metallic, with the addition of Slap it on to help blend the colours, on a 50cm x 40cm canvas.

Here's step by step pictures from start to finish

Thanks for looking, please feel free to comment any constructive criticism. I am self taught so always thankful for any painting tips and techniques.

Challenges:

We love 2 create - #7 anything goes

Simply create too - #138 anything but a card

As you like it challenge - Favourite animal and why 

( I love horses, fantasy and anything magical, so it has to be a unicorn.)

C.R.A.F.T challenge - colour combo

 

Simon says stamp Wednesday challenge -Animal Magic ( I hope this is allowed as I havent used a stamp)

Hugs Sue x