I love painting these guys. They make me laugh. They look like people you know (or know yourself to be.) I'm the grumpy looking one on the far left way too often!
My son named this one. He's sixteen, and what he saw when he looked at it was a clique. He told me the other day that he just realized high school is never over. I should have explored that a little more with him. Does his comment mean that we adults aren't behaving ourselves as we should? Or maybe we are nurturing yucky hurts from those days. Hmm--perhaps it's time to throw away old baggage....
There I go--from a funny little painting to serious thoughts in one huge leap. That's so high school! Enjoy your creative pursuits today, everyone.
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This is fabulous! I love how the character comes through.
Great title for a wonderful painting! The one looking directly out cracks me up. Looks JUST like one of those silly birds right before they peck the heck out of your hand!
Hi Elizabeth, love this painting.
I really liked what your thoughtful son said.
To me it means that, we never stop learning...ever.
And that we are constantly faced with the human condition at every turn of the corridors of life.
Life is just one big "high school", it's a really honest analogy.
Jo
Very well done! What a fun painting. It brims with ostrich personality!
wonderfully captured. What character you have instilled into these guys.
Good job.
Wonderful painting!
Regards
Elizabeth, What a fun and wonderful painting. I love your son's take on it as well. It looks as though you laughed a lot when painting this. Oh, and thanks for leaving a comment under one of my paintings.
The minute I saw this painting and the title I loved it! Your son is enlightened beyond his years too.
I love the way you capture personality and mood...fun. Your son is very insightful letting a painting inform or speak back to him his everyday observations. Cliques in high school...are you in or out...I think the title is perfect for these birds!
Hey Elizabeth, I have a surprise for you on my blog! ...:)
Color Pencil Portrait: Lokmanya Bal Gangadhar Tilak
LOoking great! Are you getting excited for your show? I am!! cheers!
They make me laugh too!great expression on those birds!
I am looking forward to your show!
Elizabeth, your whimsical subject matter and vivid colors make me happy. Thanks!
A perfect title. They are so humerous!
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