"Paintings have a life of their own that derives from the painter's soul." Vincent Van Gogh

Sunday, November 20, 2011

Christmas 2011








Having painted some wildebeests earlier this year, I decided to try one in a Christmas theme. I am calling this Can You Teach a Wildebeest to Fly? - Christmas 2011. There are a few little things I will refine once this sets up a bit but it is mostly done. Poor Santa - he certainly has his hands full with this wild beast! I wonder what happened to Rudolph - it could be that he retired this year! :) 18 x 24 oil on linen

10 comments:

  1. Love it, susan! I think you are back in the groove.

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  2. I'm not so sure Santa's smiling under that beard! Fun painting Susan!

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  3. Oh my, Santa is in for a wild ride! But once he subdues this beastie, he'll have quite the helper.
    So love the energy and movement that you create. You make it seem quite effortless.

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  4. Oh Kathryn, I hope so - the brush is starting to feel more comfortable in myhand again. Thank you Susan - and it was fun to paint and to dream up! Hi, Shairley - thanks for stopping by and commenting - I appreciate your words!

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  5. A fun painting, Santa's really got his hands full :-)

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  6. What a great card this is going to be - so original and I love the colours you've used.

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  7. E' spettacolare questa renna assatanata e nanno matale quasi in volo! Mi piace moltissimo e. casa non da poco, cancella la retorita delle solite immagini natalizie. Questa immagime mi rimarrà impressa per vari natali. Ciao e grazie. (spero tu capisca l'italiano, altrimenti proverò a tradurre in inglese)

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  8. ho fatto degli errori: babbo natale - retorica -
    I try in english. It is meravilleuse this renna assatanata (i don't know the translation) and father noel just flying.
    I like it very very much and not last this
    image cancell the "retorica" of general noel images.
    This work will stay in my head for a long time.
    Ciao, ciao and thanl you

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  9. Another wonderful painting , a joy to view Susan

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  10. Thank you for visiting and commenting, Jane.
    Thanks, Bridget - it is different, isnt it!? : )
    Floriana, thank you so much for your comments and for translating them into English so charmingly.
    Hi, David - thaks you for stopping by and for your encouragemetn. It is always appreciated.

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