Sunbathing - Barbary Dove is a painting by Frances McMahon Watercolour Bird Artist which was uploaded on September 13th, 2023.
Sunbathing - Barbary Dove
My first attempt at mixed media, featuring coloured pencil. This was both a pleasure and a challenge to complete. White subjects are all about... more
Title
Sunbathing - Barbary Dove
Artist
Frances McMahon Watercolour Bird Artist
Medium
Painting - Watermedia On 2000gsm Museum Board
Description
My first attempt at mixed media, featuring coloured pencil. This was both a pleasure and a challenge to complete. White subjects are all about keeping those shadows colourful!
Employing the use of chiaroscuro (an Italian term which literally means 'light-dark'), I've deliberately placed the whitest part of the bird's head against the darkest part of the background.
White mutation Barbary doves are the ones that magicians use in their stage acts and are also traditionally released in large public ceremonies, weddings and funerals. These beautiful birds are certainly hard working!
I love their gentle expressions, pink feet and delightful "cooing".
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September 13th, 2023
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