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MeredithDillman — Tree Swallow w Blossoms ACEO
Published: 2010-06-18 03:44:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 10493; Favourites: 683; Downloads: 0
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Original watercolor is for auction on Etsy: [link]2.5x3.5 inches
Watercolor & ink
It's a bit of an interesting color scheme. It started out one way and I added a lot of layers of other colors until I finally liked it.
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Because ACEO size is popular for collectors who can't afford to buy full size paintings. A lot of artists do them.
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I just meant the preview image here on dA is small on my big monitor. It's my fault for being picky. I really like the design and layout of this image. Do you mind if I attempt to make your bird out of clay? It would be a personal project, no business involved. I'm getting into clay and looking for models!
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Ah yeah, it's pretty much the size of the original on my monitor but mine is much smaller.
I don't mind at all. Send me a picture if you do.
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Okay so here's the big question. Can I paint a background for the bird using some of the same general colors and flower shapes? It won't look like your painting, it'll be different in almost every way. But I'd feel guilty if I didn't ask. And you betcha I'll let you know, I'll even link back to you. <3
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No, I don't mind at all.
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Hehehehe I think you're going to like this! [link]
<3
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Great work! what do u do first? the background or the bird itself?
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I think I did the bird first. Other times I paint the background first.
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Great job <3 I love it <3
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Beautiful job! The colors really are incredible!!
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Hi, this has been featured in a News Article here: [link]
Thank you for letting #ArtToBeBought display your work.
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I love the colors scheme, it's really lovely! And the Swallow is adorable!
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Ha cool 
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This bird looks like these little Bluebirds we have outside our house (what variety I'm not exactly sure)! xD They all love the trees and plants we have, so they hide out here along with Mourning Doves, Finches, and sometimes Robins! This piece does have an interesting color scheme-which you've done a wonderful job with! <3 I agree that it feels like you've paid a lot of attention to detail-which makes this piece stand confidently on its own even more. 
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Thanks 
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ooo, the purpley and green layers look so good! pretty exciting to see you paint birds, too
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I am absolutely amazed that you're able to pack so many fine details into such a tiny space! It feels like a much larger work of art. Such is the magic of a truly great ACEO.
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This is really nice. I love the details on the flowers, and the vivid colors are also lovely.
AEH
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Good work.
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How gorgeous! I really like the blues on the jay and the shading on the blossoms.
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wow. i absolutely love how you did the tiny little flowers
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This is exceptionally beautiful, the swallows pose it very dreamy and his gaze is distant like he is looking in the distant, the painting gives a feeling of being caught in the moment before he flew off. Very beautiful.^^
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Its beautiful and simple. I love the colors especially on the Swallow.
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This is really beautiful. I love the vibrant colors of the bird and the flowers, and how the background is more muted. Very pretty
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I like your layering on this painting, especially the softer branches in the background. I have been experimenting with layering colors that I would not normally use. (I have been trying to break out of my norm). The ATC format is great for that because they are so small you can experiment but you haven't wasted alot of time or materials if you don't like it.
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It's great for trying new things!
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This is splendid! Such beautiful colors chosen for the bird. I also really love the more faded branches in the background.
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thank you
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Haha. Sometimes accidents are a good thing.
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