Tuesday, March 17, 2009

RAT MEETS DRAGONFLY


This Painting was done for my BIL at Christmas time. It took about three days to complete. The original painting was this same red background and branch but a raven or crow sitting on the branch. My BIL's girlfriend told me ravens and crows are back luck in her Vietnamese culture so I had to rethink the animals. Mark (BIL) was born the year of the rat and Minh (BIL's girlfriend) loves dragonfly's. Rat Meets Dragonfly was achieved!


I think it turned out okay....a little more "cute" than I would have liked but most of my stuff turns out that way. Not edgy and odd which is what I try for. I guess I need to embrace the cuteness? :)



Painting is 3' X 4' acrylic on canvas

11 comments:

MarysMadness said...

Yes, embrace the cuteness! I like it.

If you want to add a little edgy, give the rat a tattoo!

Jennifer said...

Tam that is gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

I think your artwork is beautiful!
You're an exceptional artist...
Hope you have a great day!
Love,
Marilyn
xxoo

simoart said...

Hi
Love your artwork, you are a very talent artist.

Annie said...

What a gorgeous blog I see here! And lovely works! You have hands made of gold. Congratulations!
Greetings from Belgium.

ButterCup said...

My goodness Tam.. I love it! Good choice of color!
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TaMs* said...

love. :)

Tha BossMack TopSoil said...

Nice work there

Val's Dragonfly Whimsy said...

I love this painting, I love the dragonfly heaps (I paint them any chance I get) - lovely art :)

Tina Morton said...

One rat meets one dragon fly... rat eats dragon fly, dragon fly lays eggs in rat, rat poops lots of dragon flies, dragon flies ATTACH RAT!!! Time for a change! :) hehehee

Unknown said...

We all need a little cuteness these days! Besides, adding the rat gave it a bit of edgeiness I think and that sky is way out there! I think it's a great piece and your BIL is lucky! Best thoughts from the brush...doris