But when the guys made steak and there was just a bit left over we decided to see what the chickens would think of it. I figured they'd snub their sweet little vegetarian noses at it, but no. One chicken would get a bit of meat and take off running. Then all the chickens would take off running after her. It was like a wild, manic chicken parade. A really fast one. It was the best show I've seen in a long time.
Next time there's steak around here there will also be some videotaping.
Now to my painting. I was commissioned to paint a portrait of a lovely girl. I'm forever honored by these requests and I absolutely love doing them. Here's the beginning steps of this one...lovely "Wren".
I started by creating the background, trees and some sky. |
I added two more shades of green for the trees. |
I painted the basic shape of her head and shoulders. |
I redid her eyes in a new location and added more detail and just the first bits of color. |
I'm still a long way from creating something as lovely as this girl is. I'll keep working on it!
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Oh, this painting is looking really good, Kali. Portraits do usually go thru creepy stages. Good thing we don't let comments deter us. Your hubby's probably changed his tune already. Loved your steak and eggs story!
ReplyDeleteHe did end up loving my finished product. :-) I have to say that it has been so liberating showing my works as they progress. I find that as I photograph them I'm honoring all of the stages of their growth.
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