Genevieve the Giraffe – Watercolor 10×11 300lb Fabriano Artistico
I’ve been wanting to do a watercolor painting of a giraffe.
Not sure why.
I’m hankerin’ to do an elephant too…
Must be all this back to school reflection and memories of field trips to the zoo….
Unless you can think of a better reason!
Anyway, I went in search of an image on the web to paint from, and I ended up coming across a nice little tutorial from Alison at Eastwitching, and gave it a go. Here she is. I’ve named her Genevieve.
Genevieve the Giraffe. Isn’t that a lovely name?
Alison does lovely whimsical animals that many of you may enjoy.
Thanks for the tutorial, Alison! It is so lovely when artists share their tips and tricks and talent. I appreciate you!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
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beautiful, allison. i love giraffes
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such lovely eyes, and those eyelashes. am I jealous?! lol looks like you had a lot of fun Jodi 🙂
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I know – I’d love those long eye lashes too! 🙂
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Great job! Those eyes are looking right at me!
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Yes she is! 🙂 lol!
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Beautiful Jodi! This is amazing! I can see this hanging in your new granddaughter’s nursery!
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Thanks PJ! Glad you like Genevieve 🙂
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My parents used to take my daughter and her cousin to a zoo near their house in Arizona where you could climb up on a platform and be eye-to-eye with the giraffes. This reminds me of that experience…they are wonderful creatures. Yes to elephants too! (K)
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So fun!!! I’ve seen that too – but never did. They have photo ops of people “kissing” the giraffes 🙂
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Gorgeous, I adore giraffe, and yours is a beauty ❤️
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They are such beautiful, interesting creatures. Thanks Becky! 🙂
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Beautiful.
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Thanks Sylvia 🙂 Wonder what it is like to be a giraffe?
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Refreshingly colorful and simple! Would love to frame this for a child’s room. And I’ve been thinking since you post so many things you make . . . do you ever sleep?
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Thanks Rusha – and lol on the sleep. I sleep because I have to – darn it! Wish I didn’t. I went through a period where I really tried to get by on only 3-4 hours a night, but I need more. There are so many things I want and enjoy doing that sleep feels like a waste of time. But it is needed for our health and my body tells me it’s time. Usually while reading or watching something – I fall asleep. 🙂
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I’m kinda like you — so much to create and do/so little time. But I’ve found that I love power naps. Best wishes for getting it all done!!!
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Oh I wish I could do power naps! What is the secret?
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If I sit down after lunch, I’m gone! Sofa, bed, chair . . . doesn’t matter!
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Lucky you 😉
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Good for you, Jodi!! And what a gorgeous giraffe you painted!!! LOVE those long eye lashes!!! 🙂 ❤
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Genevieve has so much personality! So adorable, I thought perhaps you were painting it for a nursery 🙂
Jenna
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I love Genevieve’s eyes! They look so friendly & welcoming, I suspect just like the artist who painted her!
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Genevieve makes me smile 😊
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Thank you George – maybe I need to make her a partner named “George” the Giraffe 🙂
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Lol…that would be an honor.
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🙂 George and Genevieve has a nice ring to it
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How fun! on our way to Africa? love your giraffe and her name. 🙂
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You are right about Alison and her blog! score! I am following her, thank you for directing us to her, her blog is amazing.
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Great – huh? 🙂
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Oh how I would love to be!!!
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I have fallen for Genevieve’s beautiful eyes as well. Fantastic job Jodi she is lovely. Thanks for making me smile. 🙂
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Awh! Thanks so much Susan! 🙂
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I LOVE giraffes!!! ❤️💜💖 And yours is truly AMAZING!!! I drew and painted them for a whole year in 2013 and mine never looked as good as yours! WOWZA!! You go girl!! 🌟🎉 Look forward to your elephant!! 🐘
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OMG – Seriously!??!! A whole year?! WOW! Did I miss it? And you are too flattering as I’m sure yours were amazing!! Thank you Jill!
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Yes, it was my start of taking classes online and the beginning of my painting and drawing journey really. It was with Carla Sonheim in 2013. I think I posted some of my art from then … But yours is really good!!! 😍🎨💕
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Jodi, Genevieve made me smile this morning! Look at those eyes! Love this one! 💛 Elizabeth
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I’m so glad she made you smile! Thanks Elizabeth! 🙂
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Such wonderful fun, love that you shared your art.
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Genevieve is beautiful. She reminds me of giraffes I saw in a safari park in Thailand. I ended up with one’s head on my chest as she reached into the bus to get the carrots I had. It was a wonderful experience.
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Oh how I long to do a safari in Thailand! Lucky you!!!
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What an adorable giraffe and it is so fitting for back to school!😉
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🙂 Thanks Mary!
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Very cute, Jodi. Giraffes are one of my favourite animals!
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Thanks Tom! There is something charming about them 🙂
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Genevieve has gorgeous eyes! Oooh! And you need to paint a baby elephant! They can be so endearing and whimsical… xoxo
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Thanks Kathryn – how I long for her lashes 🙂
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Fine posts. nice blog .. Congratulations. …
Welcome to see my creations: http://www.paintdigi.WordPress.com
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thank you
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Genevieve is one happy beautiful giraffe. It looks like you had a great time with her, Jodi. More please! 🙂
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Thanks Carrie! ☺️
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You did a great job on your first giraffe! Genevieve made me smile…. I am so glad, in so many ways, that I have discovered your blog!
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You are the sweetest ever Ann! Can’t tell you how much your comment means. Wow! Thank you!!!! ❤
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So cute and fun Jodi!
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The painting is beautiful – fantastic job! I love giraffes (if it isn’t obvious haha) 🙂
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Thanks!!!
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I really like the giraffe painting, Jodi. Such sweet and long-lashed eyes! 🙂
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I am a little partial to Genevieve too. Thanks!
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