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August 24, 2016 6:00 am

Genevieve the Giraffe - Watercolor 10x11 300lb Fabriano Artistico

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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60 Responses to “Genevieve the Giraffe”

  1. beautiful, allison. i love giraffes

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    By ksbeth on August 24, 2016 at 6:07 am

    1. 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:11 am

  2. such lovely eyes, and those eyelashes. am I jealous?! lol looks like you had a lot of fun Jodi 🙂

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    By debiriley on August 24, 2016 at 6:18 am

    1. I know – I’d love those long eye lashes too! 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:12 am

  3. Great job! Those eyes are looking right at me!

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    By joyroses13 on August 24, 2016 at 6:19 am

    1. Yes she is! 🙂 lol!

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:12 am

  4. Beautiful Jodi! This is amazing! I can see this hanging in your new granddaughter’s nursery!

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    By Priceless Joy on August 24, 2016 at 6:25 am

    1. Thanks PJ! Glad you like Genevieve 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:12 am

  5. 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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    By memadtwo on August 24, 2016 at 7:02 am

    1. So fun!!! I’ve seen that too – but never did. They have photo ops of people “kissing” the giraffes 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:13 am

  6. Gorgeous, I adore giraffe, and yours is a beauty ❤️

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    By REcreate-RebeccaEvansCreate on August 24, 2016 at 7:06 am

    1. They are such beautiful, interesting creatures. Thanks Becky! 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:13 am

  7. Beautiful.

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    By spanishwoods on August 24, 2016 at 7:19 am

    1. Thanks Sylvia 🙂 Wonder what it is like to be a giraffe?

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:14 am

  8. 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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    By Oh, the Places We See on August 24, 2016 at 8:02 am

    1. 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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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:16 am

      1. 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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        By Oh, the Places We See on August 24, 2016 at 9:15 am

      2. Oh I wish I could do power naps! What is the secret?

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        By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 9:15 am

      3. If I sit down after lunch, I’m gone! Sofa, bed, chair . . . doesn’t matter!

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        By Oh, the Places We See on August 25, 2016 at 1:42 pm

      4. Lucky you 😉

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        By Jodi on August 25, 2016 at 1:50 pm

  9. Good for you, Jodi!! And what a gorgeous giraffe you painted!!! LOVE those long eye lashes!!! 🙂 ❤

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    By AmyRose🌹 on August 24, 2016 at 8:45 am

  10. Genevieve has so much personality! So adorable, I thought perhaps you were painting it for a nursery 🙂
    Jenna

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    By the Painted Apron on August 24, 2016 at 8:46 am

  11. I love Genevieve’s eyes! They look so friendly & welcoming, I suspect just like the artist who painted her!

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    By Lynn on August 24, 2016 at 8:51 am

  12. Genevieve makes me smile 😊

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    By George on August 24, 2016 at 9:09 am

    1. Thank you George – maybe I need to make her a partner named “George” the Giraffe 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 9:11 am

      1. Lol…that would be an honor.

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        By George on August 24, 2016 at 9:12 am

      2. 🙂 George and Genevieve has a nice ring to it

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        By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 9:13 am

  13. How fun! on our way to Africa? love your giraffe and her name. 🙂

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    By Margaret Parker Brown on August 24, 2016 at 9:51 am

    1. 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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      By Margaret Parker Brown on August 24, 2016 at 9:53 am

      1. Great – huh? 🙂

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        By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:28 pm

    2. Oh how I would love to be!!!

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:28 pm

  14. 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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    By Susan Feniak on August 24, 2016 at 12:38 pm

    1. Awh! Thanks so much Susan! 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:29 pm

  15. 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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    By Jill Kuhn on August 24, 2016 at 1:40 pm

    1. 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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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:31 pm

      1. 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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        By Jill Kuhn on August 24, 2016 at 8:17 pm

  16. Jodi, Genevieve made me smile this morning! Look at those eyes! Love this one! 💛 Elizabeth

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    By C.E.Robinson on August 24, 2016 at 2:12 pm

    1. I’m so glad she made you smile! Thanks Elizabeth! 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:31 pm

  17. Such wonderful fun, love that you shared your art.

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    By Charlie@Seattle Trekker on August 24, 2016 at 2:17 pm

  18. 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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    By Linda R on August 24, 2016 at 2:29 pm

    1. Oh how I long to do a safari in Thailand! Lucky you!!!

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:31 pm

  19. What an adorable giraffe and it is so fitting for back to school!😉

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    By heartandsoul974 on August 24, 2016 at 3:04 pm

    1. 🙂 Thanks Mary!

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:33 pm

  20. Very cute, Jodi. Giraffes are one of my favourite animals!

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    By Tom Merriman on August 24, 2016 at 5:17 pm

    1. Thanks Tom! There is something charming about them 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:34 pm

  21. 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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    By anotherfoodieblogger on August 24, 2016 at 6:14 pm

    1. Thanks Kathryn – how I long for her lashes 🙂

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 7:34 pm

  22. Fine posts. nice blog .. Congratulations. …
    Welcome to see my creations: http://www.paintdigi.WordPress.com

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    By paintdigi on August 24, 2016 at 7:43 pm

    1. thank you

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      By Jodi on August 24, 2016 at 8:12 pm

  23. Genevieve is one happy beautiful giraffe. It looks like you had a great time with her, Jodi. More please! 🙂

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    By Carrie Lynn on August 25, 2016 at 4:26 am

    1. Thanks Carrie! ☺️

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      By Jodi on August 25, 2016 at 5:23 am

  24. 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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    By Ann Coleman on August 25, 2016 at 9:42 am

    1. You are the sweetest ever Ann! Can’t tell you how much your comment means. Wow! Thank you!!!! ❤

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      By Jodi on August 25, 2016 at 11:16 am

  25. So cute and fun Jodi!

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    By Lynz Real Cooking on August 25, 2016 at 12:56 pm

  26. […] had so much fun doing Genevieve the Giraffe in watercolor last week, that it gave me a desire to try […]

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    By Momma and Baby Elephant in Watercolor | life in between on August 29, 2016 at 6:03 am

  27. […] It all started with the joy of Genevieve the Giraffe… […]

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    By Templeton the Tiger | the creative life in between on September 7, 2016 at 6:03 am

  28. The painting is beautiful – fantastic job! I love giraffes (if it isn’t obvious haha) 🙂

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    By giraffeview on November 28, 2016 at 3:09 am

    1. Thanks!!!

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      By Jodi on November 28, 2016 at 8:11 am

  29. I really like the giraffe painting, Jodi. Such sweet and long-lashed eyes! 🙂

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    By reocochran on March 11, 2017 at 12:34 am

    1. I am a little partial to Genevieve too. Thanks!

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      By Jodi on March 11, 2017 at 6:13 am

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