Thursday, October 6, 2011

Hoot, Hoot!

For the last few months, I have been following Tracey Fletcher King's weekly posts for Inspiration Avenue, and had it in the back of my mind to get involved myself. So when I saw her post on owls, I got really excited and thought what a great time to bite the bullet and just start.  I have done several black and white ink studies of owls and also recently did an acrylic painting of an owl (below) which soon after finishing it became the Ipswich Brown Owl's profile picture on Facebook.  I know having already completed the image is a bit of a cheat, but I want to ease myself into this, and what better way to do that.

'MR OWL'

A wise old owl lived in an oak; 
The more he saw the less he spoke; 
The less he spoke the more he heard. 
Why can't we all be like that wise old Bird?

I don't see owls as cute, nor do I see them as nasty creatures, I see them as wise, mostly because of the childhood nursery rhyme/poem (above) about a wise old owl that listened. I can really relate to this, I'm a very quiet soul who does not speak for the sake of hearing my own voice and would much rather listen to someone else speak and learn from what they have to say then be the center of attention in a conversation.

11 comments:

  1. So glad you are joining in the Inspiration Challenge... they are great fun and I have found and had visits from so many wonderful and supportive creative souls... I know you are just going to love it! xx

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  2. I'm glad too, I'm always up for a challenge! I can't wait to see what everyone does.

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  3. I'm delighted that you joined the IA challenge this week because it gave me a chance to visit your blog. You are one super artist! I think this is the PERFECT owl. Really, really like this and your other art as well. You make great art.

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  4. I'm pretty new to this group, but I am glad you joined us so I could see this amazing owl! This group has really been good for me and has helped me think outside the box, cliche' though that may be!

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  5. Bluebird and Elizabeth, and Crafty Crafts, I'm really appreciative of you stopping by and leaving beautiful comments, it was wonderful to wake up to your lovely words. I'm off to check out your blogs and do the IA tour, what fun!

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  6. It's a gorgeous painting...regal and majestic! POP ART MINIS

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  7. Joni, thanks for the lovely comment.

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  8. Nice work. Really a very awesome bird.
    8-)gemma
    I am anon because blogger is out to lunch again.

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  9. Beautiful owl!!! I love owls, especially since we were lucky enough to "follow" a family of Great Horned Owls this spring - it was fascinating and taught me a lot about these awesome birds.

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  10. My God. You are an amazing talent! I saw some of your other work and I am blown away!

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  11. Thank you all. I'm blown away by the wonderful support and encouragement from everyone. I appreciate you all for visiting and leaving lovely comments. I'm off to check out your blogs! Xx

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