Friday 21 June 2013

Phoenix from the flame


I've been spending the week drawing snails - in particular grumpy snails, so yesterday when the 'slippery little suckers' all became a bit too much I reached for the bling.

This bird seriously dazzles - the scan doesn't quite do justice to the glimmer and glamour. I'm afraid I can't stake much claim to the originality of the look of this particular Phoenix though. I copied the drawing from a book (I'm also learning how to draw fantastical creatures as well as molluscs!). However, the colour and pattern is all me - what a burst of sunshine on (another) cloudy day!

I'm once again joining in with Summer of Colour - this week it's hot pink and orange. Very sherbet dib dab!







23 comments:

  1. This is gorgeous...beautiful, bright take on the colours...LOVED it :)
    Deepa
    http://deepazworld.blogspot.in/

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  2. Nice site...following you :)
    Do drop by Hues n Shades...the link given above.

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  3. Ooh lala....gorgeous!! Wow you would not believe all the birds people did this week on ppf!! If they weren't all so beautiful I'd think Hitchcock had a hand in it from the grave!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  4. Whee, I love color and the color of your bird and her background is seriously fabulous!!

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  5. you did awesome with the drawing and the colors! Love it!

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  7. The above comment was removed by me because I can't type as fast as I think...

    Making "Happy stops" today! Thank you for the uplift with your Sunshine bird!! and the sherbert is pure delight!
    XO

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  8. GORGEOUS COLORS AND DESIGN!

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  9. I love this amazing Phoenix, wonderful work!

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  10. Oh wow! Your phoenix is so, so beautiful. I love the black against your gorgeous and creative background! SOC rocks!!!

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  11. Stunning! Wow this is one beautiful bird. The colors are perfect for it.
    xx

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  12. It's been far too long since I visited, and I love, love this SOC entry. Great drawings and love the shimmery colors, too.

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  13. gorgeous! I love the way you used the stencil and bits of gold. Wish I could see it in person!

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  14. What a stunning bird!!. She must be some princess, so regal, glamour and lovable all at once :).

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  15. fabulous phoenix all bright and magical

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  16. Lisa this is gorgeous. Love this painting so much. Great colors and bird.
    lovely greet
    Marja
    marjascreativity

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  17. What a colorful and well executed piece. I love the motion and swirls of color and the sedate stance of the phoenix.

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  18. The colours are superb and suit the line drawing perfectly... drawing snails must be quite the thing... is that for the course... will look forward to seeing some grumpy snails... to brighten your day i painted up your mug... have emailed it to you...xx

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  19. GASP! LOVE love love, xoxo

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