I painted a chicken.
Why a chicken you ask? Why not?
I was asked by our high school Pro-Start team (they are chefs in training) to donate something for an auction to help them get to Nationals in Washington DC.. A chicken seemed appropriate for chefs.
I joined together three pieces of barnwood to make the sign blank-- it ended up being about 28" x 18" in size. I painted a little yellow and turquoise and then grey for the background, using wood scraps as my brushes and leaving some of the wood exposed.
I then sketched out a basic chicken and shape and painted it, again using wood scraps. I use little small slivers of wood to paint the small details like the legs and comb. I finish the painting with a light sanding and stain and a clear coat.
It is a fun, rustic, farmhouse sign and there was a bitty bidding war over it.
That is beautiful, Becky! Truly - it is amazing how you took plain pieces of barn wood - and turned into a work of art! What an amazing gift!
ReplyDeleteI'm sure whomever won it in the auction - loves it very much! :)
Blessings! Net
Thank you! I think the gal who "won" it was very happy.
DeleteWonderful, Becky! I can see why there was a bidding war!
ReplyDeleteThank you, it was fun to paint.
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