Thursday, January 20, 2011

Chicken, Illustration Friday

Here's a chicken that never flew the coop, never got to cross the road, and still has no offspring to count before they hatch. She's loosely based on a concept for a figurine that never really got past the "scratch" stage, until today, when I decide to give her wings a little color and a new attitude, to submit to Illustration Friday.
Nothing like running around at the last minute like a...well, you get the idea!

15 comments:

  1. Very nice. Love the colors you chose! My watercolor skills need work, but I like the style you used here.

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  2. This is a very nice chicken indeed :) And your writing made me smile!

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  3. love it, you and I had the same thing on our minds

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  4. he he he, i like the little story! good one!! xxoo

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  5. the running around part sounds familiar, lol!
    I like your folk artsy little chicken, it's a very nice watercolor!
    good for you for getting it done. Nothing like a deadline to kick start your creativity :-)

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  6. Wonderful! I especially like the contrast between the chicken and the background - it feels like she's basking in the sun. :)

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  7. That is a cool patchwork chicken there Michele!I am glad you did not end up headless, there is nothing like finding something to save the day is there?!I hope you can have a mellow weekend :0)
    Jane x

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  8. this is a super chicken!!! wonderful work!!!

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  9. such pretty colors~she does have a regal expression too

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  10. Pretty! I like your patterns and colors. Maybe your chicken will have a life since she's gotten some color in her world?

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  11. Heisann!
    A special chicken, a special story - I like both.
    Have a nice Sunday ;:OD)

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  12. Yoiks! I think blogger ate my comment...anyhoo - wanted to say how wonderful this chicken illustration is, Michele!! Wonderful! Always great to check in with you...and congratulations on the stylish blogger award..you so deserve it!

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  13. LOvely patterning Michele, patterning like this really adds another dimension to a subject.

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