Saturday, August 13, 2011

Sweet 'n low art

Remember way back when and I gave you guys a sneaky peak of something I was working on?  Yeah didn't think so.  Here's a hint.


I had originally intended to put it somewhere in my home but once I started painting it I thought it would be the perfect birthday gift for one of my bff's.  Well her birthday was just on Tuesday so I couldn't blog about it until I gave it to her.  Translation...months of waiting to blog about it.  I really love how it turned out am am super stoked to finally show it to you guys!!

My inspiration was this sweet 'n low ad...


Here's my sketch before I started painting.


I knew all along that I wanted it to be a blue/gray/gold color palette.  Here's the end result...



Totally didn't prep my canvas before painting but I like that you can see the brush strokes and some of the white canvas in spots.  I like the added texture.




Not a complete copy of the original, and I think I like this version more! I love it so much.  It has a retro feel don't you think?  Makes me think of the owl in Clash of the Titans, Bubo.  (I had to look up his name, I am a geek but I have my limits :))  And the birthday girl LOVED it!!  Yay!!!


linking here...

Sundae Scoop @ I heart nap time



25 comments:

  1. That is so awesome!! I like this version better, too! You really are a talented gal!

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  2. the birthday girl totally loved it and couldn't stop showing it off to all her other friends! :)

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  3. soooo much better than the original! this is absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  4. Wow! Wow...seriously, wow! I love it! I love your color combination too. I'm not worthy. Wow.

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  5. Uh...you HAND painted that?! I did not know you had THAT much talent. Holy! Nice work...lucky bday gal!

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  6. Andi I am sooooo in love with this!! I think it's fabulous that you got the inspiration from a Sweet-n-Low ad - and I think your version of it is so so cute!!

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  7. This is SO great! I love you color choices and your painting is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!

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  8. WOW!!! Andi, that thing is AMAZING!!! That hoot is so so hooty hoot COOL!!! Great job, I can tell why she loves it!!!!

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  9. Omigosh that is so cute! I love it so much more in blue. I can't believe that was a sweet n low ad!?!?

    Sarah

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  10. It looks so great!! You're so talented! I love that you did it in blue too, great choice.

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  11. It came out so great! i could never do something like that. I bet it will look amazing in Cassie's new home or shop! :)

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  12. Wow! Great job. I love the color composition.

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  13. You did an incredible job!!! It's superb. You are very talented.

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  14. How creative, you did such a great job recreating your inspiration.

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  15. Beautiful! Inspiration is everywhere. I would love it if you would stop by and share this at the crafty link party going on right now at Lines Across My Face.
    :)Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cure-for-common-monday-4-craft-link.html

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  16. I love your version- its more unique with the color combo you chose too. You are so talented!

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  17. Just in case you are in need of something to do in the next few weeks...my birthday is September 17th. :)

    Great job! Birthday girl gushed about it on her blog!

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  18. Wow! It looks great! I love how you changed the colors.

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  19. Andi,

    That owl is amazing! I love the retro vibe.

    I'm off to wish the birthday girl a happy belated...

    Jazz

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  20. I love it! You are feeding my obsession with owls in such a good way :)

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  21. Hello! It's okay - I've been on vacation, not keeping up with my blog. I'm living in Tenleytown right now, so close to MD!

    I loooove your version. You really did a good job. I also love getting inspiration like that. For me it can be so hard just coming up with paintings on my own!

    www.stylocrat.blogspot.com

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  22. Congratulations. This post is being featured at Lines Across My Face. Stop by and pick up a featured button. I hope to see you again this week.
    :)Rachel
    http://linesacrossmyface.blogspot.com/2011/08/cure-for-common-monday-6-craft-link.html

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  23. This is really gorgeous, Andi. I'm so impressed with your artistic abilities. You should draw and paint more... you're amazing!

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