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

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

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

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  4. 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. 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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  6. LOVE your owl, so beautiful. HPPF!

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

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  8. Beautiful eyes that owl has wonderful painting.

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

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

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  11. 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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  12. 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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  13. This is really cool. I love the colors and those eyes, incredible.

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

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

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

    Hugs Giggles

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  17. This is beautiful! and I love that quote!

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

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

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

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  21. 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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  22. 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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  23. I do like that quote and your owl painting is amazing!!!

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  24. He's beautiful, and a wonderful quote!

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

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

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

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

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

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  32. 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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  33. 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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  34. This is a FANTASTIC owl!! I love it! :)

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