James Parker did a fine white dove as part of his beautiful entry. I have to second the motion (emotion). So I painted my version.The mourning dove...The very epitome and symbol of peace.
Words that, to me, describe one of my favorite birds, the dove....muted colors...soft cooing call...vulnerable and non-threatening.
This is my entry into Camille LaRue Olsen's moleskin. Her theme is Peace. Hope you like it, Camille!
This will soon be coming to you, Vern.
Genesis 8:11 When the dove returned to him in the evening, there in its beak was a freshly plucked olive leaf! Then Noah knew that the water had receded from the earth.
Fabulous rendering, with subtle colour shifts, great work, Dean!
ReplyDeleteJust love the verses you add too!
Yes, these are so beautifully rendered, Dean! I love the softness and muted colors. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorites. Beautifully done, Dean. The gentleness comes through.
ReplyDeleteYou did a fantastic job with this, Dean. I love the soft muted colors, their sweet expressions and the way you have it as a vignette. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteDean, I love it!! I'm so glad I mentioned that I love birds, maybe you heard me say before you did this? No matter, I adore these mourning doves and I too love their sound -- so soothing. You did used muted colors but they are definitely not boring -- bravo! Can't wait to have it for my very own, thank you, Deano!
ReplyDeleteSuch soothing piece and perfect for the Peace of Camille.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful vignette.
A just downright soothing piece, Dean. And these two aren't mourning...just contently cooing. Great work.
ReplyDeleteThis is one of your best, Deano.
ReplyDeleteGraet job on the colors.
I agree the muted colors are wonderful; you've captured the softness of their feathers so beautifully. Each Spring we have a pair of mourning doves that nest in a hanging basket on the patio and we get the pleasure of watching the babies mature. Outstanding, Dean!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful job Dean. I always love the way you build your colours and lay in those bold backgrounds. Even with the quieter palette that shows through here.
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