singing sparrow

"painted from the photograph of Jane Pittenger."

artsy fellows, i want to get your feedback before i send this to the editor of our church's newsletter. this would be the cover for the fourth sunday of advent in december. i will post later the first three.

leaves and plants are not my forte, no matter how much i try. actually for me, it's a hit and miss, more miss than hit and definitely here it was a catastrophic miss. 'tis a good thing that i could cover up my miss with the Christmas bling. i'm happy with how the little cute sparrow came out. i'm really in love with that guy, i look at jane's photo and it warms the heart, it just looks so happy. let me know if you feel the same way with this when you view jane's photo.

again, here's the inspiration for this painting https://365project.org/jgpittenger/365/2022-04-24 thank you so much, jane, for letting me paint your beautiful photo.

[summerfield]

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gang, if you approve, i will send it as is to the editor. thanks.

@jgpittenger - here's the finished product. i hope you like it.

[Elisa Smith]

I think it is absolutely lovely.

[Maggiemae]

Chirp chirp!

[katy]

am not sure what is behind the bling but what I see above it is terrific You have done a remarkable job with the feathers and textures of the bird especially! I say submit it!

[Dawn]

Nicely done

[Kathy]

The sparrow looks like it's done in crewel embroidery. IMHO, I think the ornaments are a little too much. They are what I look at rather than the bird.

[Kathy A]

I agree with Kathy @randystreat, maybe less ornaments?

[Rob Z]

How lovely - you are very talented!

[Susan Wakely]

Lovely detail on the bird you are so talented. The baubles take the focus away from the bird for me.

[Helen Jane]

the bird is delightful and I can not see any problem with the foliage on display.

[Mary Siegle]

You’ve done an amazing job capturing the little bird. Bravo! I agree with others. I think the greenery looks fine.

[Louise & Ken]

I Love this Vikki! I only just came across it; it's adorable and beautifully timely! I was shocked by your comments about your work; not so at all!!! You most decidedly have talent, and I don't know how much more you were looking for! It's wonderful! Merry Christmas, Darlin'!!!