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Thursday, April 25, 2013

Quirky Birds

Recently I have painted a few quirky birds. The inspiration came from Tam's "Life Book 2013", and I had so much fun creating these funny little birds. Here are my four birds for Life Book, with more to come:



But I didn't stop with the Life Book assignment. I painted some more quirky birds and owls on canvas or wood.

6 x 6 canvas

6 x 6 wood panel

Before I started painting the birds I had sketched a whole bunch of them on small notepaper. When Kaefer saw them she liked a certain one best. I transformed that one in a painting and gave it to her for her birthday - she turned 15 yesterday.

Kaefer's Quirky Bird, 5 x 7 canvas

These birds are so much fun to paint. I love that they're not realistic; instead, my imagination can run wild. How much fun is that!!! I love it!

I'm linking this with Paint Party Friday where you can find the amazing work of so many talented artists.

Oh, in case you've wondered - my painting from last week finally got a name. I received quite some interesting and beautiful ideas on Facebook, and finally decided for Jennifer's suggestion of "Inner Beauty".



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41 comments:

  1. GlorV1April 25, 2013 at 9:11 PM

    Carola, your work is just awesome. Love the birds and the beautiful colors. Thank you. Happy PPF!

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  2. froebelsternchenApril 25, 2013 at 9:23 PM

    Aren't they all crazy and A*W*E*S*O*M*E????

    wonderful ! I love owls and yours are just fab!!!

    Happy PPF!

    xxx Susi
    froebelsternchen

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  3. Lynn CohenApril 25, 2013 at 9:44 PM

    What fun! Playful images, characters, colors! Happy birthday to your wonderful daughter!

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  4. Elizabeth DianneApril 25, 2013 at 9:49 PM

    I am loving these--so bright and colorful! Just plain fun!

    Happy PPF!

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  5. HindustankaApril 25, 2013 at 10:08 PM

    I liked the birds! Yes, they are really fun and bright and cheerful! I'd be a great wall decor for a living room or for a child's room :)Keep up you beautiful work, Carola!

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  6. Tracey FKApril 25, 2013 at 10:32 PM

    it looks like you have had a great time painting up those birds and they are wonderfully bright and appealing... xx

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  7. sharonApril 25, 2013 at 11:09 PM

    I love them so colourful and fun!

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  8. PaintingWriteApril 26, 2013 at 12:42 AM

    I love your quirky birds - they are so colourful, so cute and so much fun!

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  9. Elephant's ChildApril 26, 2013 at 1:07 AM

    I love them. And the small bird on the left on the top picture has only just evolved from being a fish - and rocks either state. Big smiles here - thank you.

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  10. dentheApril 26, 2013 at 2:21 AM

    these birds are sooo cute! Love the strong colours you used too!

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  11. ErikaApril 26, 2013 at 2:22 AM

    Liebe Carolam
    Deine Vögel sind so schön! Sie sehen so leicht und voller Freude aus. Die von Dir gewählten Farben, sind traumhaft, genau das, was mir im Moment so gut gefällt.
    Ich danke Dir auch sehr für Deinen Besuch und Deine lieben Worte! Habe ein schönes Wochenende und sei herzlich gegrüßt von
    Erika
    PS: Happy PPF :)

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  12. Ginnie HartApril 26, 2013 at 2:33 AM

    Ohhhhhhhh! How absolutely adorable. And happy birthday to Kaefer!

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  13. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 4:20 AM

    These are adorable! Thank you for your comment at V&V. I don't always leave comments, but know that I follow your work and you have given me such inspiration! Thank you!

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  14. www.dorissdaughter.comApril 26, 2013 at 4:54 AM

    Wow! The colours are so vibrant and the birds so sweet, wonderful work!

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  15. Anne MandaApril 26, 2013 at 5:39 AM

    These are wonderful, cute and delicious colors! <3

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  16. SusanApril 26, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Your quirky birds are delightful (and I love your creative backgrounds).

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  17. AnonymousApril 26, 2013 at 6:14 AM

    Marvelous birds, so chippy and happy. I have yet to start that one but you have taken it way beyond....Happy PPF

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  18. AnnabelleApril 26, 2013 at 6:54 AM

    Oh my, I so love these birds!
    I'm not sure which one is my favourite of the bunch, they are all whimsical and quite colourfully unique.
    I think the sleepy one seems to be following me : )

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  19. La Vie QuotidienneApril 26, 2013 at 7:11 AM

    Your creativity is so amazing ~ these are great! Happy Birthday Keifer.

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  20. DianneApril 26, 2013 at 7:18 AM

    such cute and colorful little characters! great job! happy PPF!

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  21. IvyApril 26, 2013 at 7:23 AM

    LOVE your quirky birds! HPPF!

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  22. GlorV1April 26, 2013 at 7:32 AM

    Hi Carola. I think I lost my comment but your birds are so awesome. Some look as though they've been stitched. Very nice. Thanks. Happy PPF!

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  23. Mary C. NasserApril 26, 2013 at 8:15 AM

    Oh my gosh, Carola!
    These quirky birds are AWESOME!!
    Fabulous colors and sense of whimsy!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  24. Katie Jeanne WoodApril 26, 2013 at 8:21 AM

    Your birds are super cute!! :))

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  25. DianeSchuller.comApril 26, 2013 at 8:24 AM

    your quirky birds are darling and I love the detailing you do in the body of the paintings. Lovely creative work.

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  26. Tam HessApril 26, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    What fun colors and shapes. I love funky birds like that. AWESOME!

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  27. Joy MurrayApril 26, 2013 at 10:44 AM

    Fun and colorful work. Love it!

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  28. FayeApril 26, 2013 at 5:28 PM

    Love these wonderful colorful birds, Carola.

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  29. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 5:49 PM

    wonderful, wonderful birds! I haven't gotten to that lesson yet but it looks fantastic. Happy PPF!

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  30. Magic Love CrowApril 26, 2013 at 7:07 PM

    I love your funky little birds! They are fun, bright and happy! I think you should create more ;o)

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  31. GigglesApril 26, 2013 at 11:51 PM

    So adorable and fun! Love these joyful pieces!! Happy ppf!

    Hugs Giggles

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  32. Diana SealApril 27, 2013 at 6:41 AM

    WOW, AWESOME!!! Loving the bright colors!
    Have a great weekend!
    Diana

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  33. UnknownApril 27, 2013 at 7:34 AM

    your quirky birds make me smile!! they are so cute! I love how they all seem to be smiling too.

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  34. EVAApril 27, 2013 at 10:12 AM

    Your quirky birds are utterly charming, Carola!

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  35. LeoviApril 27, 2013 at 2:36 PM

    Fun and lovely birds, very pretty!

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  36. GinnyApril 27, 2013 at 4:47 PM

    I love all of your wonderful birds but the one with the birthday hat especially stole my heart. She made me smile just looking at her.

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  37. Joy MurrayApril 27, 2013 at 7:31 PM

    I love the birds and all the bright colors and whimsical expressions. I think you chose the right name for your painting from last week. It's an amazing piece, too. I "liked" you on facebook so I can enjoy your art as you make it. Thanks!

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  38. carol l mckennaApril 28, 2013 at 11:44 AM

    Oh these birds are wonderfully expressive, colorful and fun! So creative ^_^

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  39. Maria OntiverosApril 28, 2013 at 7:27 PM

    I love these birds! The colors are so intense and wonderful.
    Rinda

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  40. Karen SmitheyApril 29, 2013 at 12:43 PM

    Love the birds, and the backgrounds are fabulous!

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  41. ElisaMay 1, 2013 at 4:52 AM

    i love them all very much especially the Kaefer's quirky bird!

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