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Red-Clover — Squirrels in Summer
Published: 2008-07-21 17:28:55 +0000 UTC; Views: 9875; Favourites: 344; Downloads: 175
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Private Commission - the buyer was very fond of "Cherry-picking Mice" so we designed it to be very similar to that painting. It's meant to be the first of four seasonal paintings, but I won't get to finish the rest until next year due to other commitments...6.5 x 8.5" - Acrylic on watercolor paper
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How much time do you take to finish one of those paintings?
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I am very slow - it usually takes a minimum of three solid days (just painting, not counting drawing) and up to a week and a half depending on complexity.
Thank you for the 
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Obviously not real squirrels. They're sitting still
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So beautiful and so lively. The cherries look red and delisious and they look that they are having fun. I like the soft colours in the background.
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your art is beautiful! you are so good at the details its amazing!
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Awesome work as usual~ ^_^
I was about to ask, "Do squirrels eat cherries?"
then it just passed through my mind: Squirrels mostly eat buts and berries.
:whacks self:
Senseless, yeah. Sorry about that 
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Thanks! My Dad asked me the same thing when he saw the painting. I wonder...
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Maybe it's a rare specie(s) of a squirrel? 
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Or maybe they've been genetically altered and are a bit higher functioning than common squirrels - hence the clothing.
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Haha! Love that!
Let's not forget their lovely hats.
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such a cute picture! i love the animation in the faces.
fav~
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this is absolutely lovely. What type of paint did you use.
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Thank you! It's all acrylic - Winsor & Newton Finity and some Liquitex.
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it looks good the colors are so smooth. My sister works with acrylic... I haven't played with it more than 10 times but its fun... I think that i will play with it a little today.
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Absolutely wonderful - your work is always so charming. It is guaranteed to put a smile on my face! 
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Wow.
Do you use a 'liquid' brand of acrylics? The paint looks so smooth and flat. 
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Thanks! I use mostly Winsor & Newton Finity and some Liquitex Heavy Body (tube acrylic) - I just use it with a lot of water. I used to hate acrylic when I first tried it, but I got comfortable with it after a lot of practice. It's such a forgiving medium - I can make lots of mistakes and just paint right over them.
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Ah, thanks! I'll keep an eye out for those brands and try to experiment when I get the chance to.
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such amazing coloring skills and lighting, ALL IN PAINT!!!
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I was wondering when we'd all get to see another picture from you. Beautiful! Those cherries look delicious.
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lovely!
I love the texture that the paper gives (or your painting style...)
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This is such a beautiful painting, and the subject matter is so pleasing. I wish more people painted with this level of sensitivity and skill.
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Aww they look so happy
Beautifully painted, as always.
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this is absolutely adorable and beautiful!
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Even though it's on watercolor paper (which is mostly pretty rough) it looks soo smooth. You've done an excellent job. I especially like the highlights and shadows.
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What a lovely animals, great compose and atmosphere I like cherry yummy ^^
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