Tony's artwork - oils, watercolours, and colour pencils.

Hanfonius

Hanfonius

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Wolf 01.jpg

I thought I might post some of my artwork, but already I have come across a big problem - how do I size it correctly?

This painting of a wolf was done in oils, and is on a 24" canvas. It has since been framed (and presently packed awaiting our new home).

Without making any excuses, the above photograph does not do it justice, but it might give you an idea of how it looks in real life.
 

Tiger Eyes.

Tiger Eyes.jpg

This oil painting is the best work I have ever done: it is my legacy.

The canvas is again 24" wide.

The photograph is not terribly good (I took it for insurance purposes). The original eyes follow you around the room.
 
Racoon 01.jpg

In Florida, racoons are common nightime visitors to back gardens. Feeding them is normally forbidden as they are regarded as a pest.

Don't tell anybody, but I did feed them. They are lovely animals. The cubs are quite friendly once they learn to trust you, but when they reach their first birthday, they prefer to avoid humans. If they are cornered, they can give you a nasty bite - but that is understandable.
 

The eyes have it, Indeed! Tony, you wouldn't happen to be in veterinary ophthalmology, by any chance?
 
Ha! You are very close, Jim. With my animal paintings, I always start with the eyes and work outwards. If the eyes don't work, the painting doesn't work either.
 
Wonderful, Tony. I totally agree about doing the eyes first....then the rest just falls into place. Thank you for sharing your beautiful art with us.
I had racoons so brave they would open my sliding door screen and come in the house. I had to stop keeping my doors open. After they cut down the pulp wood forest, that surrounded my property, they disappeared.
 
2007 Cat in Wax Pencils.jpg

This is a moggy in waxed pencils.

The details may not be visible in this scale, but he has a bumble bee on his nose.
 
Yay, great thread! The tiger is my favorite too because the composition and symmetry bleeds off the page and makes fascinating shapes even if it weren't a recognizable subject. I mean, you know it's a tiger but that is secondary to the shapes, textures, and patterns that become such engaging art.

The raccoon and wolf are close seconds. Oh, oh, oh…just saw your parrot! Lovely…love the saturation of beautiful colors and the warm background…adds to the richness. So is moggy your cat? Cute name. The bumble bee gave me a smile.
 
Thank you both, Jim and Falcon.

It sounds like I am making excuses but the paintings are much better when seen than I can put them up here.

I'm a little niggled that I cannot seem to post a couple of my favourite paintings. Don't ask me why, but they simply will not upload...

I shall persevere....
:rolleyes::rolleyes:
 
Beautifull Tony , we are so lucky to have such talented artists as members for all of us to look at and admire your work.
I have never been involved in Making a quilt but when I go to craft shows I stand and admire the hours of work put into creating them ..
 

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