Foxes in Watercolours - and more

The subject of last week was 'Foxes'. For me it was about the double emotion, they are serial killing our chickens and we hate them for that, but at the same time they are so clever and smart and furry and cute - and themselves also cruelly killed by farmers and hunters. 

The way we painted them, was with the accent on clever, funny and cute although we told each other stories about the other side of them. So that is also behind every painting. It gives them depth and we had a good time painting the fur and the beautiful features, backgrounds and expressions. 

Here are the results, enjoy!!

Charlie did an excellent job -her fox is very loosely painted and that gives it an overall look of confidence. Love it!


Laura's fox isn't finished because she also worked on 2 other paintings (see below)- yet it is very promising and doesn't need much more. Maybe a bit more furry tail but that's is if you ask me. Well done!


Martine worked with us from the Auvergne, and she really nailed the eyes!! So delicate, so intelligent. I also love the background and the 'looseness' of the picture.


Corinne painted such a funny cute version of our friend the fox, I have to laugh when I see it. Very fluffy and very happy with itself. Good job!

Anne's painting shows the more 'predator' side of the fox. It os mainly in the eyes, but this guy (or girl) has plans for sure. There's a story there, Awesome!

Elisabeth who is in far-away Sweden painted our fox in the storm. This is an animal that is pretty fearless, just slightly disturbed by something. Did I mention that I love the confident expression? Excellent!

And last but by no means least, Ingrid's fox, it excuses itself for the mischief and hopes you will forgive him. And if you see that soft fur, you just might. Great character...

And in the meantime...

Brenda's WIP, an amazing and strong Silhouette Painting of her family. Love the strong shadows, fabulous!

Apart from the beautiful fox, see above, Laura worked on this butterfly of a couple of weeks ago, looking so promising - and she finished the Hippy-WIP, Good stuff.

Sylvie's WIP - just doodling and splashing with paint and look what happens! The poppy (-ish) flower on the left will be finished next time as well as the bud, but it is happy experimenting with paint at it's best!

Sandra worked remote, on this stylised shell. I think it is very beautiful and subtle, with an interesting pigment use! Pencil and sanding paper? What do you think?

 

Thanks all, and see you next time!