Saturday, August 29, 2009

Illustration Friday: Magnify


Once I have him in my sights I don't dare move.

I've always wanted to see a Magpie in his formal attire.

He's the dapper looking one among his corvid cousins. Orca-esque in his markings and grace.

I turn the lenses of my binoculars ever so slightly just to be sure that I indeed see him looking back at me.
Acrylic paint, colored pencil on patterned scrapbook paper.
(too big to scan the whole thing)
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44 comments:

  1. ronni, designing fairyAugust 29, 2009 4:31 PM

    Lolo! How are you?!

    Lovely crow images. I love crows and ravens--so much mystery and fun.

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  2. Cris, Artist in OregonAugust 29, 2009 4:31 PM

    Oh he's gorgeous. Looks very asian in the background. Lovely work.

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  3. Lisa at GreenbowAugust 29, 2009 4:40 PM

    This is just beautiful, in the Japanese style. I love it.

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  4. TeriAugust 29, 2009 4:50 PM

    OH. MY. GOD.!!!! Positively STUNNING!!!!!!!!!!!!and GORGEOUS!!!

    I also absolutely LOVE your header!!!!!!!!!!!!

    WOWZERS!!!

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  5. Valerie LorimerAugust 29, 2009 5:49 PM

    Beautiful work! It's gorgeous.

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  6. kjAugust 29, 2009 6:27 PM

    oh! my! god!

    wow, have you found your groove!

    lo, if you did a 2010 calender of birds and put it on etsy, it would be a huge success. just dropping an idea your way, as if you need ideas!

    i am SO glad to see you painting and playing again. settle in my dearest wonderful friend, it's all good.

    xoxo

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  7. MimAugust 29, 2009 6:51 PM

    He's lovely he is.

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  8. GaiAugust 29, 2009 6:58 PM

    nice work, like the tones in the background. well captured.

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  9. NicolaAugust 29, 2009 7:55 PM

    Beautiful!! I really love the purples and blues in the bird and I really love how you've painted it on a textured back ground. I've got some scrap book paper that I'd like to paint on you have inspired me!!

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  10. Olivier aubinAugust 30, 2009 1:26 AM

    beautiful, amazing, I love it!!!!

    Bino

    http://binoland.blogspot.com/

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  11. ConnieAugust 30, 2009 2:08 AM

    One of your finest! We have a whole family of magpies out in the back garden (not ours; owned by the office below us - good; they do the mowing). About my stuff: can you imagine having to live with me?! I'm like that all the time; they won't be able to tell when I become a silly old lady; there will be no difference. Happy Sunday. By the way, a calendar of your corvid collection really is a good idea.

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  12. UnknownAugust 30, 2009 2:47 AM

    Simply delicious!...

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  13. Vanessa Brantley NewtonAugust 30, 2009 3:39 AM

    This is so gosh darn FANTASTIC!!!!! OMG!!!! How awesome. I 'm just in awe! It's a great piece. Such wonderful detail.

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  14. kjAugust 30, 2009 5:29 AM

    it's the serenity! that's my favorite part of this painting!

    xo

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  15. sukipoetAugust 30, 2009 5:34 AM

    wonderful that angle is hard to capture and you did it brilliantly

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  16. MickAugust 30, 2009 7:36 AM

    Exquisite!

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  17. CarolineAugust 30, 2009 7:39 AM

    I saw your new header and said --- OH! Oh, how lovely!! So you!

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  18. CarolineAugust 30, 2009 7:41 AM

    And I was so excited I forgot to comment on your Magnify illustration - it is of course truly lovely! I wish you'd make some cards of this one!

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  19. CathyAugust 30, 2009 8:57 AM

    Gorgeous work Lolo. You have a real talent with corvids. I love the flying cat too.

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  20. LeslieAugust 30, 2009 10:45 AM

    This is simply gorgeous! Wow.

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  21. kjAugust 30, 2009 11:25 AM

    and the turn of the head--i love that too...

    (oh these people who leave multiple comments: aren't they a pain in the a-- sometimes?)

    (i typed the real a-- word but then i remembered no swearing on your blog.)

    :)

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  22. Eric BarclayAugust 30, 2009 2:34 PM

    Wonderful magpie. Just beautiful.

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  23. Ellen ByrneAugust 30, 2009 6:29 PM

    Exquisite!

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  24. ArtistUnpluggedAugust 30, 2009 8:39 PM

    He's so beautiful!!! I love the lightness of the flowers and the awesome paper. I love your new header too!!! Hope you ae getting settled in your new home! :)

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  25. ReneeAugust 30, 2009 8:40 PM

    Laurel he is beautiful. What a great job.

    Love Renee xoxo

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  26. UnknownAugust 30, 2009 9:39 PM

    oh wow!!! this is amazing and I love it....wonderful work!

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  27. tusenAugust 31, 2009 5:51 AM

    very beautiful. I like the delicate flowers, too.

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  28. erinAugust 31, 2009 10:03 AM

    hey there! I'm back online and am so glad, I missed your beautiful paintings!

    no ravens in our new neighborhood and I'm bummed. the ones at our old house were such gossips.

    we moved to northern virgina (we couldn't find a house in washington that would take all the furballs) and are missing the beach big time.

    still not unpacked but getting there.

    how'zit going for you?

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  29. Roz FosterAugust 31, 2009 11:07 AM

    Beautiful, delicate work.

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  30. Michael G. O’ConnellSeptember 01, 2009 7:09 AM

    beautiful work! hope all is well…

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  31. get zappedSeptember 01, 2009 9:28 AM

    Absolutely, beautiful! This is magic - your connection with nature (birds) is evident through this piece. I'm touched.

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  32. roberta bairdSeptember 01, 2009 1:18 PM

    Wow Laurel this is one of your finest.... he's gorgeous!

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  33. Brine BlankSeptember 01, 2009 8:29 PM

    WOW!!! A new favorite...hope the move is finally behind you and you're settled in!!!

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  34. Debra KaySeptember 02, 2009 6:05 AM

    OOOH, magpie magpie-I love love love magpies. That one makes me all shivery with delight! (Don't tell Oliver)

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  35. Kathy De WitSeptember 03, 2009 5:36 AM

    Yesterday I discovered this wonderfull image...it leaves my breathless! And those birds are awesome to draw indeed! Love it!
    Nice to know this place!
    x kathy

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  36. UnknownSeptember 03, 2009 6:49 AM

    you most definitely have a wonderful way with birds! This is so beautiful. I love your paper choice too. I have even started looking at the scrapbook papers in the craft shop now I know that you use them (therefore it must be ok!)

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  37. AnonymousSeptember 03, 2009 7:20 AM

    That is simply gorgeous! Beautifully done. Your header is great . . . insanely great.

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  38. COBOLSeptember 03, 2009 7:23 AM

    wow, this is beautiful, the composition, the colours, everything about it is wonderful

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  39. Gavin GooSeptember 03, 2009 9:18 PM

    Nice painting & composition! :)

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  40. Denise GallagherSeptember 04, 2009 7:10 AM

    so beautiful... I'm smiling

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  41. Margaret AnnSeptember 05, 2009 9:47 AM

    "Orca-esque in his markings and grace"...your palette of words is enchanting...LOVE this!

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  42. ShirleySeptember 05, 2009 3:03 PM

    Wow! Beautiful piece!! Lovely work, you have.

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  43. yoon seeSeptember 05, 2009 10:27 PM

    Sorry to be late LOlo, I love this piece. The colour not just right but perfect. Very perfect and beautiful!
    Loving it.
    I feel like turning into a raven...for you pictured a beautiful Raven!
    Such unforgettable moment!
    He..He..

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  44. catSeptember 19, 2009 3:35 PM

    oh. my. god. this is the most beautiful magpie. he took my breath away. he's so alive.

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