Chickenosaurus
Gallus gallus domesticus Theropoda!
When I posted my finished drawing my commenters wanted the background to stay blank or add a blue sky with clouds. I decided to accommodate both choices. I put the blue sky and clouds inside the balloon and kept the background blank. Thank you all for your critiques and ideas, you all are part of this painting.
I always feel like I will never finish a big piece, the details can be overwhelming. However, I enjoyed each layer and struggling with my vision throughout this painting.
To avoid feeling overwhelmed I break my painting down into steps. I usually work with three layers, outline-color-shadow and detail. I first outline my idea on transfer paper. Transfer paper is tough and thin. I can erase as much as I want, if I erase on watercolor paper, this will scuff the surface, and my paint will not flow evenly. Once I finish my idea of the drawing I want to paint I transfer the image using graphite transfer paper to my watercolor paper. I don't transfer the details onto my watercolor just the outline. I fill in the detail when I start painting.
I usually paint using primary colors, blue, yellow, and red for my first layer of color. I then add colors to make secondary and tertiary colors. I like to layer with opaque watercolor paints called gouache, and I also use ink pens for outlining and detailing.
I will start my painting depending on how I feel, sometimes I do the background first, or pick a subject and work my way around the painting one subject at a time adding layers and details as I go. I add color and shadow to my second layer. Usually, around the third layer, I am adding details and more shadow to give my images depth.
Most of the time I know when I am done, I feel like I can't add any more, and sometimes I can't stand looking at the painting anymore...hahaha...That is when I know I have to finish up the work. But sometimes I have to work through the boredom and tedious feelings because I know I am not done. Developing discipline and patience happens when you draw or write no matter how you feel at the same time every day. I set a goal I want to hit every hour and through the day.
I have a routine I follow to help set up a good attitude for my painting and writing. I get up early around 6 am, drink some water, meditate and go through this routine that isn't set in cement, but I try and follow this when I have to write and paint. I feed the animals, clean up any messes in our house, fix some coffee, read the news. When I am done I sit down and start painting or writing, I get up every hour and stretch, have some water and get back to work, no excuses. At the end of the day I fix dinner starting around 3 pm, take a walk with my husband after the dinner mess is cleaned up, he does dishes and I relax, we watch and movie and are in bed by 10:30.
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Oh @reddust , you have to know how I have waited for this to reach it's conclusion. It's perfect - the colors, the vibrancy ........................magnifique!
To see the final painting would have been a pleasure I am sure but follow the journey, as it came to life was so much more satisfying. As someone who has been following this painting from from the beginning I actually want to write a poem about it.
Thanks for sharing this with us.
@hashcash, you can write a poem and I will include it with the little story I am writing. I will be posting the story with the picture this Friday...I will give you 1/2 the profits from the final payout...hehehe
We can have a collaboration... <3
Would love that :-)
What's the story about any hints ???
@hashcash, Elisabeth and her magical rooster (haven't figured out a name) can travel through time and visit alternative universes. The balloon is filled by her creative imagination giving her friend the rooster an added boost when he is jumping through time or into alternative universes.
I think I will write about how the rooster hatched and E discovered she and her rooster had magical powers when they work together.
Sweet! I'd love to pen something down about that.
BTW, 1/2 is too much for me. As long as I get a mention........... I'd feel like this:
(Yesterday I collaborate with @skeptic and we actually had the same conversation)
@hashcash, You are friends with the @skeptic, OMG...he is a legend, fighting whales and totally getting his account devalued by the flag wars...he never gave up, I admire they guy, but maybe the account is a girl, but I always thought of the skeptic as a he...but I dunno...hehehe
I thought he was guy but who cares...........I mean I like the dude/dudess :-)
Hey check out my latest post - He drew a little something and I wrote a little something and that is our first collab.
I knew you were great, I love your poem, it felt like it was written just for me...thats when I know poems are great :p hahaha <3
Such incredible talent for sure. I feel like there could be a whole animated series around this character and their companion rooster. Think avatar the last airbender? I'd love to see that! Following for your future work :)
In my opinion you have taken an great and right decision by including both opinions of people, and literally speaking now it's have that lively essence and also reflecting as the girl who is standing in balloon will fly with Chickenosaurus. Thanks for sharing and continue this amazing stuff. Wishing you an great day. Stay blessed. 🙂
Thank you @chireerocks, I love brainstorming with Steemians.
Welcome and great to hear that. 🙂
@reddust, That's brilliant to see glorious Chickenosaurus final creation. Outstanding vision you had to creating these art work. I'm totally enjoying see your work day by day. Color combination most awesome and great thoughts you had. I give huge clap to you now coz your finished painting. They all stay live and you gave lift them. Wish you the success mam.
Thank you @madushanka, this was a fun illustration from start to finish.
Yay!!! Finally, the masterpiece is finished. Wow this is such a great effort put into this my friend . I look forward to seeing this in the art gallery. Kudos my friend . Your passion is all over your work.
After I finish a complicated piece I have the same feeling after running ten miles or sitting a long mediation retreat...all that pain was worth it and I get a sense of relief and accomplishment...thank you @olumideolowoyeye
Yeah I can absolutely relate to this my friend, the pains are quite worth at the end beautiful piece here @reddust , looking forward to more world clsss painting from you
simply your work is wonderful, you are a true artist! Your work is so beautiful and detailed ... It is a real pleasure to share your work with us. Good night
Thank you @dinissemata, have a lovely evening and a great week! May your cakes turn into beautiful tasty works of art.
How kind you are! Just today I made a brownie like a pizza with candy and it looks really delicious, but I stay away from it I'm trying to stay away from the sugar, Happy and blessed night my dear @reddust you are a wonderful artist! I love everything about this drawing and how wonderful it is♥
Oh my Goodness, you are so strong. I avoid cooking sweets because I can't resist the temptation...good for you @denissemata, you are stronger than me.
Sometimes it's not easy, but oh well, let's go!
Those little video better point to understand step by step working process. Excellent work finally. I'm glad to look drawing and finally painting. Nice using water color. It was very hard work and you did most of patience. After long term you shown us great exhibition. Thanks for all creativity @reddust.
@temple, art is great for developing patience along with one's creativity, thank you @templeflower.
Look at your grateful thinking.
I attractive your above color usage thoughts, With you creative thoughts you can go higher. You're a better artist in steem blockchain. You stunning every followers now. That's fashion of art. Thank you kindly. :)
Steemit has pushed me to improve my writing and my art. I think it's the combination of promised rewards and trying to please my followers, whom I love dearly...thank you @kingsberry <3
your painting is very beautiful, maybe as beautiful as your soul and mind, the more you meditate will increasingly clarity your soul, congratulations to your activity, success always for you
Thank you @steemitcountry, I had a lot of fun working on this piece. Meditation helps me develop patience and discipline to continue no matter how much I doubt my abilities to produce what I can see in my imagination...hehehe <3
meditation really helps us to focus our minds, as the mind gets focused all the better our work, I am sure you are more and more adept at putting it into practice @reddust
my husband often meditate (tawajjuh) in the middle of the night), when the most quiet, when all sleep, we wake up to meditate, seek clarity of mind, you are amazing @reddust,
about your picture for it really is perfect, want to feel melat directly but it is not possible ,, ha ha aha
I was taught how to meditate so I only need 4 hours of sleep in a 24 hour period...however I can only do that when I am at retreat. I get to distracted at home...your husband is better at meditation than I am...hehehe
Thank you kindly for your support @steemitnatural, I will return you kindness, with kindness of the same kind I promise. Now that I am done with this piece I will have time to curate.
thank you for your appreciation of my friend, may "hidayah" will be with you
When i see beautiful work of art like yours i am always filled with positive envy, wishing i could do same with my hands. I believe you have been blessed with a great gift and talent. Do keep the good work of blessing our eyes up.
Thank you @factism, you are very kind.