Friday, April 26, 2013

less is more

watercolor



“A wise old Owl sat on an oak, 
The more he saw the less he spoke, 
The less he spoke the more he heard, 
Why aren't we like that wise old bird?” 

 ~Charles M Schulz

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37 comments:

  1. Valerie-JaelApril 26, 2013 at 10:09 AM

    Love your owl, and the quote is a fave of mine! Valerie

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  2. MarjiApril 26, 2013 at 10:49 AM

    Oh my - look at those wise sweet eyes. So gentle and kind - yet deep in knowing. Lovely!

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  3. UnknownApril 26, 2013 at 11:33 AM

    I love this composition. The looseness of the sides really draws you into the features, which are really fantastic.

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  4. PaintingWriteApril 26, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    This is stunning! As always the prose is perfect but that owl - wow. the eyes are outstanding and I love how you did the feathers in that beautiful loose way.

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  5. ann @ studiohydeApril 26, 2013 at 1:02 PM

    Wonderful painting :)

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  6. Mary C. NasserApril 26, 2013 at 1:09 PM

    Great quote! And how I love those blues with the browns!!
    The cropped composition is excellent and striking!
    ♥♥♥
    Happy PPF!!
    Mary
    Mixed-Media Map Art

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  7. froebelsternchenApril 26, 2013 at 1:13 PM

    What a fantastic OWL! Amazing!
    Happy PPF!
    FROEBELSTERNCHEN FROM AUSTRIA

    ART-JOURNAL-JOURNEY

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  8. IvyApril 26, 2013 at 2:21 PM

    LOVE your owl, so beautiful. HPPF!

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  9. LauraApril 26, 2013 at 2:40 PM

    Wonderful painting Minnemie. Love the expression. I wonder what he is looking at...

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  10. sharonApril 26, 2013 at 5:03 PM

    Beautiful eyes that owl has wonderful painting.

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  11. NettyApril 26, 2013 at 5:51 PM

    I love that quote and your beautiful painting of the owl truly compliments it, hugs Annette x

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  12. Cindy D.April 26, 2013 at 6:42 PM

    Fantastic! The beak and eyes are just so great! He does indeed look wise. :)

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  13. NeesieApril 26, 2013 at 7:12 PM

    A fabulous composition that just renders me near speechless.
    The eyes and beak are beautifully detailed and draw you in. Oh how I wish I could paint like you :(
    The statement is just perfect for him too. He looks like he knows a thing or two! ;D

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  14. Tracey FKApril 26, 2013 at 7:41 PM

    I could never be accused of being like that old bird... I tend more towards the more is more mantra... not always the best thing...
    love the eyes on this one... you have really captured something...xx

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  15. Virginia J BaileyApril 26, 2013 at 8:06 PM

    This is really cool. I love the colors and those eyes, incredible.

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  16. www.dorissdaughter.comApril 27, 2013 at 4:08 AM

    Fabulous painting! I love his eyes and the colour combination works so well. The poem is a gem too!

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  17. renateApril 27, 2013 at 7:15 AM

    Hello Minnemie:) Such a beautiful quote! And such a beautiful owl. I love the colors. Very nice!xx

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  18. GigglesApril 27, 2013 at 7:35 AM

    Very nicely done.... I thought it was a cat at first!! So sweet, excellent piece!!

    Hugs Giggles

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  19. dentheApril 27, 2013 at 9:44 AM

    This is beautiful! and I love that quote!

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  20. Anne MandaApril 27, 2013 at 10:26 AM

    Awesome owl, with a wise look in his eyes! Love how you concentrated on the essential! <3

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  21. JaneApril 27, 2013 at 11:20 AM

    WOW this owl is amazing , beautifully done, fantastic eyes ! And clever words :-)

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  22. Catharina EngbergApril 27, 2013 at 12:33 PM

    Such a nice close -up!

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  23. AnnabelleApril 27, 2013 at 1:42 PM

    Gorgeous owl. I have the vintage post card with that quote....a favourite . Thanks for sharing.

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  24. DianneApril 27, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    mr. schulz was a wise old bird...you've captured the wise owl most gorgeously...the eyes are where we see the soul, right? happy PPF

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  25. VictoriaApril 27, 2013 at 1:46 PM

    How magnificent! Beautiful eyes..gorgeous earthy feathers..stunning sheen on those amber eyes!!
    always wonderful visiting you..you have a magical touch with every piece of art!
    Victoria

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  26. Linda KunsmanApril 27, 2013 at 2:48 PM

    I do like that quote and your owl painting is amazing!!!

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  27. ChristineApril 27, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    He's beautiful, and a wonderful quote!

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  28. ErikaApril 27, 2013 at 5:13 PM

    I love your owl and the wunderfol true words. It is a wonderful combination!
    Hugs
    Erika

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  29. soulbrushApril 27, 2013 at 5:44 PM

    Your paintings of animals are just totally amazing. Fantasties werk vriendin. Happy PPF and lotsa wfs to you for the week ahead.

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  30. AnonymousApril 28, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    Fantastic owl!!! He is listening deeply I am sure. Happy PPF

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  31. Irene RafaelApril 28, 2013 at 9:22 AM

    i like this wise being looking out at the world. so many stories he has seen. happy ppf.

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  32. UnknownApril 28, 2013 at 4:44 PM

    Fabulous. I love how the features emerge organically from the background. Happy PPF!

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  33. VonnyKApril 28, 2013 at 7:22 PM

    Those eyes are so captivating. He is the most beautiful owl and I love the poem, very fitting. Stunning as always.
    Von.

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  34. Ritu DuaApril 29, 2013 at 4:51 AM

    Totally in love with your owl on the oak !!...and the thought very impressive too :)

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  35. Gatepost productionsApril 29, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    I'm struggling to catch up (pants)... but I'm glad I'm here in time to see the wise old owl - a lovely painting!

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  36. UnknownApril 30, 2013 at 5:30 PM

    Ooh, I like this! Very realistic and abstract at the same time. Gorgeous colors too, and a mixture of feelings as well. It's both whimsical and yet seriously intent! Very cool painting!

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  37. ViolaMay 1, 2013 at 12:20 PM

    This is a FANTASTIC owl!! I love it! :)

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