THROUGH THE EYES OF AN ARTIST: cows

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Saturday, October 29, 2016

Home School animal painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

This is so big at 24x48inches. I started this large painting quickly realizing that I was in over my head and then I said to myself...Just breathe. Soon I was lovin painting cows again and everything went fine. It is amazing how sometimes things just turn out ok even when you don't expect it.

Saturday, July 4, 2015

Baby Girl cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I haven't painted cows in a while even though I love painting them so look for some in the near

future because I feel the urge to paint them. 14x11 oil on canvas panel.

Tuesday, November 18, 2014

A Few Red Leaves cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Just another white cow. These were so pretty on a cool fall day. 7x5 oil on canvas panel. Animal painting

Saturday, August 30, 2014

Milk Maid cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Again, again, I just can't paint enough cows. They are my absolutely love them. The are slow or at least I think they are. I won't be climbing over any fences to find out. I really liked painting the pink udders on this one. This cow was staked out in someones yard in Amish country for their personal use of milk I think. Her udders were full and she was just happily munching on the green grass. She was behind a chain link fence which I promptly left out.

oil on 6x6 gallery wrapped canvas.animal painting

Saturday, August 16, 2014

Blue Tagged Special cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Oil painted on 6x6 gallery wrapped canvas.

Monday, April 21, 2014

Bossie cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Notice anything like how I did not name this one Bessie?

5x7 oil on canvas panel.

Sunday, March 30, 2014

Sassy Frass cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I love this little cow. It truly is one of my favorite cow paintings.

Oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

Saturday, March 29, 2014

Those Eyes cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Cow painting on 7x5 canvas panel.

Monday, February 24, 2014

Blackie cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Today I worked on dark to light values which I think worked well to accentuate the creases in the neck area. I am happy with the eyes because the eyes really show the spirit and life of the animal. In the photo I worked form on this black cow his eyes showed as black with areas of brown. Most cows I paint show as black only but being an artist I can add what I want to make the painting work better. Please don't ever let anyone tell you that painting a black cow is easy or black animal of any kind for that matter. Pet Portrait, cow painting oil on 7x5 canvas panel.

Sunday, February 23, 2014

Ringo cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

As I continue my quest for a better painting I have been concentration on a few things. Not only paying close attention to the subtle value changes but also I added intentional perspective detail by

graduated color changes and the fence in the background and that one lone power line. I am painting slower these and paying particular attention to detail. Can I say once again that I love to paint cows. For some reason I am having trouble with photographing. I have tried several different methods but still I continue to get glare.

5x7 cow painting oil on canvas panel

Saturday, February 22, 2014

Don't Just Stand There by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

I continue with these cow paintings which you may see as just plain cows but I see as colors, values, both light and dark. Those which demand attention and those which support to make the important things more important. Each day I don't just paint but each day I strive to learn more. To become better because that is what is important to me. I can't just be happy to paint but I desire to paint well.

My journey continues. Thanks for joining me on it.

7x5 oil on canvas panel.

Friday, February 21, 2014

Bubba's Here cow painting by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Bubba's Here by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Yet another cow. I have really been practicing values again. I am working on getting better at painting. I am trying to learn new things as well as applying the basic building blocks. Sorry about the camera glare. I love painting cows....any shape, form, color, big ones,little ones it doesn't matter they are all wonderful. Thanks for looking.

5x7 oil on canvas panel.

Saturday, January 25, 2014

Hay Please by Alabama Artist Angela Sullivan

Another painting that I painted at Carol Carmichael's workshop. Softer and a sweet looking

little cow. Would love to know what you think of this different style. Like it or like my old style better. I have to admit that I have always liked bold and bright but I kinda like these.
Cow painting, animals.