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!!!
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Sundae Scoop @ I heart nap time
That is so awesome!! I like this version better, too! You really are a talented gal!
ReplyDeletethe birthday girl totally loved it and couldn't stop showing it off to all her other friends! :)
ReplyDeletesoooo much better than the original! this is absolutely gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteWow! Wow...seriously, wow! I love it! I love your color combination too. I'm not worthy. Wow.
ReplyDeleteUh...you HAND painted that?! I did not know you had THAT much talent. Holy! Nice work...lucky bday gal!
ReplyDeleteLove it! You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteAndi 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!!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO great! I love you color choices and your painting is beautiful. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! Andi, that thing is AMAZING!!! That hoot is so so hooty hoot COOL!!! Great job, I can tell why she loves it!!!!
ReplyDeleteOmigosh that is so cute! I love it so much more in blue. I can't believe that was a sweet n low ad!?!?
ReplyDeleteSarah
It looks so great!! You're so talented! I love that you did it in blue too, great choice.
ReplyDeleteIt came out so great! i could never do something like that. I bet it will look amazing in Cassie's new home or shop! :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Great job. I love the color composition.
ReplyDeleteYou did an incredible job!!! It's superb. You are very talented.
ReplyDeleteHow creative, you did such a great job recreating your inspiration.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! 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.
ReplyDelete:)Rachel
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I love your version- its more unique with the color combo you chose too. You are so talented!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! Love!
ReplyDeleteJust in case you are in need of something to do in the next few weeks...my birthday is September 17th. :)
ReplyDeleteGreat job! Birthday girl gushed about it on her blog!
Wow! It looks great! I love how you changed the colors.
ReplyDeleteAndi,
ReplyDeleteThat owl is amazing! I love the retro vibe.
I'm off to wish the birthday girl a happy belated...
Jazz
I love it! You are feeding my obsession with owls in such a good way :)
ReplyDeleteHello! 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!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
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ReplyDelete:)Rachel
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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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