Just completed this painting, this was one of the hardest animals I have tried painting.
There is room for improvement in this painting, the next time I try a Koala I will approach it differently...If you don't make mistakes you don't learn.
Posted by Terry Bull Sign & Custom (Member # 1876) on :
We know Neil ...it wouldnt keep still!
That must have been a challenging subject youve made a great job Terry
Posted by Joey Madden (Member # 1192) on :
Great job, looks like a photograph
Posted by Joe Cieslowski (Member # 2429) on :
Neil,
I'm with Joey on this one! Wow!
I've spent hours watching folks like you do this technique and it still messes with my head.
Joe,
Makin Chips and Havin Fun!
Posted by Jillbeans (Member # 1912) on :
It's stunning. And if there are mistakes...don't tell anybody! Nobody but you can see them. Did you know that the Amish always make one imperfection on their quilts, because only God is perfect? Love....Jill
Posted by Bobbie Rochow (Member # 3341) on :
Room for improvement? Where???? Beautiful!!!
Jilly, I LOVE that! Never heard of it, & I went to high school in the middle of Amish country in New Wilmington!
Posted by Bevin Finlay (Member # 2159) on :
Looks pretty darn good to me!!! Excellent detail, color, and very realistic!
Posted by Suelynn Sedor (Member # 442) on :
Wow! What would you change? Looks great to me!! Suelynn
Posted by Neil D. Butler (Member # 661) on :
Brilliant, the depth is Fantastic! Almost 3D, Well it is 3D.
Posted by Ricky Jackson (Member # 5082) on :
The limb looks a little rushed but the koala is photorealistic!! Great job Neil!! Tell us what substrate, paints and AB you used.
Posted by whitey2 (Member # 1265) on :
Thanks for all the nice comments. Ricky the tree limb is a little rushed, I should take more time on the minor elements but by the time I get to them I've had enough It is painted on heavy paper using water based paints made in Aust. airbrush is an Iwata bcs.
Posted by Rod Tickle (Member # 575) on :
GREAT stuff Whitey! love your hair mate, well not yours but you know what i mean. hehehe
Koalas taste as good as that looks! (just kidding) hehehe
Cheers mate! Rod
Posted by Sam Staffan (Member # 4552) on :
That is beautiful. Talent all the way.
Hard to believe, I could only tell that it was'nt a photo from the branch.
That claw foot is perfect so real.
Posted by Ron Gibbs (Member # 3882) on :
Very,very nicely done! Ron.
Posted by Bob Maynard (Member # 7260) on :
Very nice,I think wildlife is the hardest thing to do,don't beat yourself up.
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