Family Tree, Eagles

The eagles project is finished.  It measures 24" x 30", oil on linen and is titled, "Family Tree, Eagles".  The original drawing, also 24 x 30 is now for sale on my website store, www.lindalawlerart.com.  The painting is not for sale at this time, I will be offering prints in the near future.

Carl Brenders, My Inspiration

Well, I have had the eagles painting in the living room with me so that I can critique myself for about 7 days now.  I saw one or two areas I thought I might work on, but was pretty sure I was near done.  Then I decided to look at my beautiful book on the wildlife artist Carl Brenders.  He has been my inspiration for years when it comes to wildlife art.  Crap, I am nowhere near done, if I want to do my very best and even come near being a great wildlife artist.  So, onward I go...... photos coming soon.

Eagles Near Finish

I am now heading into the home stretch on this painting.  Details and more details to do before I call it finished.  Unfortunately, I will be out of the studio for extended periods of time, due to a coworker leaving the museum which means more work days for me. 

Eaglets and Eggshells

Now the fun has begun.....details.  Oh how I love details.  Painted an entire morning on the eggshell and fussed with the eaglets for half an hour today.  I am really obsessed with making them look fuzzy.  I still am not happy with them.  More to come.

Eagle's Head

I have now gotten around to painting in some detail.  Already I can see an end in sight...but, after putting this image on the computer screen, I see adjustments to make. Such is my OCD nature.

Eagles Project Update

I have gotten a few more hours in the studio and here is the progress on the eagles project.  I have started to actually paint the leaves on the tree, no detail in them yet.  I worked a lot lately on laying in more of the tangle of branches.  It amazes me how long it is taking to lay in these branches with just an initial layer of color.  I am having to really think about whether or not the arrangement makes sense with regard to the construction of the nest.  Again, I am not terribly concerned with detail, simply trying to find the correct forms, shadows and values.

Eagles Project Progress

I am still laying in the initial layer.  Checking it against the drawing as I go.  Making sure the shadows and lights are correct and not worrying about the details at this stage.  Unfortunately I am not getting much studio time these days.  That should change shortly.