While helping Mom and Dad introduce our granddaughter to animals at the Los Angeles Zoo last fall, the Flamingos caught my attention. I have always loved the look of Flamingos and their coloring. Looking at some of the images I took from a photo shoot, I visualized them in a unique abstract colorful form. I started by drawing the Flamingos in various stages of walking and feeding. I then filled the forms with a variety of vibrant colors. I took those creations and ran them through a digital painting process that creates strong “impasto style” brush stokes. The attached art prints are the resulting images.
Thoughts?
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Ooooh, I like the walking one!
Thanks…they were a bit tedious to create….but had a lot of fun doing it!
And it shows!
Flamingos are fascinating creatures. You did a great job of depicting them. Love the colours!!
Thanks Darlene….had a lot of fun creating them!!
Very fun images Kirt. They look like they could be stars in a children’s book or school mascots! 🙂
Great idea Brad….speaking of Children’s books……you planted an idea with me on your comment along the same line with the cactus 🌵 I put eyes on. I did a children’s book last year for my granddaughter. Thinking about doing another one. Just wanted you to know your comment planted a seed!!! Thanks!
How wonderful that you create books for your granddaughter. That sounds like a very special gift. I’m glad to help spark your creativity!
I love the first one – the image lines and swirls are just perfect
Thanks for stopping by and for the feedback!! I had a lot of fun creating them!!
they are very cool!
That is really cool!
Thanks Ryan…they were a lot of fun to create!!
Reblogged this on Wanda Luthman's Children's Books and commented:
I am sorry that I don’t have a Franky Fun Fact Today, but please enjoy these awesome abstract flamingo pictures brought to you by The Wall Gallery Blog!
Thanks for the reblog Wanda….much appreciated!!
You are welcome! It fits perfectly with my blog!!
Kirt, the flamingos are fabulous! I absolutely love them. So fun. That’s great work. Hugs.
They were a bit tedious, but a lot of fun to see them come together!! Thanks for stopping by!
Always a pleasure, and a treat for the eyes. 🙂
Reblogged this on By the Mighty Mumford and commented:
BIRDS OF A FEATHER—ABSTRACT TOGETHER!
Thanks for the reblogg Jonathan!!
A good coloring project! 🙂
They were a bit tedious but I enjoyed creating them!!
Now we can enjoy them!
Oh my, LOVELY!
Thank you very much Rae!!
These are really cool, Kirt. I wonder if real Flamingos would find it an attractive look.
Only the “hip” ones!!😎
I love them! Flamingos always make me smile, and your colours and technique are perfect for the subject – so bright and whimsical. 🙂
Thanks Diane…I had a lot of fun creating them!!
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