I Spy a Deer.
This past weekend, I pondered a watercolor page I’d done one evening the week prior, where I simply brushed and splashed.
Sometimes that is all I want to do… just wet a piece of paper, drop in some color, and let the magic happen. It is a great stress reliever to unwind for me.
Then I carried it around on Saturday – – just having it in within sight in the room with me wherever I was while I went about other things around the house.
Before I could do anything more with it, we had a birthday party to go to, so I just let it simmer in my brain.
On Sunday morning, I couldn’t wait to wake up and paint. At 6am, I hopped out of bed, poured a cup of coffee, and tip-toed up to my art studio while hubby and Charlie remained in bed.
I knew what I was going to do with it. In the close-up below, can you see my inspiration? I had contempleted a bird….. I considered a lamb… I almost decided on a giraffe. Then I saw what I had to paint. A deer! A handsome buck was peering at me as clear as day.
Do you see it? I started with the eye, then the nose, the ears and horns… just adding enough detail to allow the brain to fill in the rest. It’s a bit inspired by the Jean Haines technique I so adore!
I love how it turned out!
So in addition to adding to our McKinneyX2Designs ETSY shop, I added it to our Society6 page as well, so I could see what it would look like on pillows and iPhone cases and all the other fun ways they convert art into products!
What will you spy in the things you come across today? Keep your mind open, and you never know what you might find!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
Awesome work of art, Jodi and u have done the pic of a Deer so well. Great post.
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Thanks so much Kamal!
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Welcome dear Jodi
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What a calming activity and what a beautiful result
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Thanks so much Beth!!
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Oh, I just love this technique. Such an enjoyable way to create and paint. Beautiful Jodi!!! ❤️😍❤️
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Stunning Kodi, just stunning!
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Jodi. Sorry. Fat fingers!!
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LOL! Do it ALL the time 🙂
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Thanks so much Colleen!
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Love how this turned out!
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Thanks Kathy!
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This one is stunning! I might try this technique after inktober finishes. Thanks for sharing ❤
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Thanks so much! ENJOY trying this fun technique!
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I love the Buck on the pillow. It is fun to leave art making alone for a while and let it simmer. Beautiful results.
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Thanks Sharon! Yes it is fun to leave it simmer and contemplate. I have a few others I am simmering over 🙂
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I’ll look forward to seeing what’s coming.
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This is really cool Jodi. Love your inspiration.
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Thanks Gary! Loved creating it!
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Love this so much!
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Thanks so much!!
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A magnificent piece of water colour, Jodi! I love how the deer emerges from the thicket of colour, partly hidden.
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Thanks Peter! I’m glad you like that mystery of it I tried to create 🙂
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Beautiful work Jodi!
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Thanks so very much Char!
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It is absolutely beautiful, Jodi! Gorgeous!
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Thanks so much PJ! It was so enjoyable to create! I have some more that I am pondering 🙂
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I can’t wait to see them! The deer turned out so stunning!
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This is just awesome Jodi! Isn’t it fun to play in Society 6?? Very addictive!!! I just ordered a table, I can’t wait to see what it looks like! Beautiful painting!
Jenna
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Thanks Jenna! It is SOOO fun to see how the art looks on different products! Let us know how the table is! Can’t wait to see which design you go on it and how you like it!!
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will do!
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great work Jodi. ❤️
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Thanks so much John ☺️
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Jodi, I love this deer abstract! Right away I saw an eye! The color and form is perfect. Reminds me of the deer I used to see as a kid in Maine. 🎉🎶 Christine
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Thanks so much Christine! I loved creating it and how it turned out ☺️
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Oh I love this so very much Jodi!!
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Thanks Sylvia! I’m excited to say the original sold already today! ☺️
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OMG!!!!!! I see it!!!!! Incredible.
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So happy you like! Excited for you to get it now. ☺️
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This is majestic, colorful and beautiful! I love how it all came together. I feel the same way about poetry! It sits there and then it speaks to you!
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Yes! I agree worh that about poetry too!!
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I figured you would!
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Lovely! The colors are just right too. (K)
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Thanks kerfe! ☺️
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This is AWESOME my friend! You never cease to amaze me!
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awww 🙂 thanks C!
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You are very welcome. It looks like he is peeking out of the forest. So cool!
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What a beautiful buck, Jodi! I just showed my husband and he loves it!❤️
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Thanks Mary! 🙂
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❤️😊
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Oh Jodi, this is such a nice watercolour. I like how you have shown us the progression.
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Oh wow gorgeous Jodi. He’s beautiful and I love the fade effect. Also, so impressed you had the patience to let the water color paper dry. Cheers
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Thanks Amanda!! So hard to wait for the paint to dry!! LOL!
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Yeah, I can imagine. Once you’re inspired its hard to sit still 🙂 Love seeing your art and other posts Jodi! How’s Charlie these days?
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Thanks so much! Charlie is doing well! I better tell him it’s about time he writes another post soon! 🙂
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Yes forsure 🙂
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This is beautiful ❤
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Thanks so much!
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I love your process on this one…letting it simmer in your mind before finishing…amazing results! 🙂
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Thanks Linda 🙂
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Beautiful watercolour work Jodi… !
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Thanks Evelyn!
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That was absolutely a deer looking out at you, begging to be brought beautifully into focus!
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Wow, this is just amazing Jodi! What a talent you have. Just beautiful x
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Thanks so very much Debbie!
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I did see it, once you pointed it out! And what a great picture…blending the abstract and the great painting of the buck. I really, really like this one.
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Thanks so much Ann. This is one of my favorites I’ve done 🙂 It is sold already, and I had a bit of a hard time parting with it…. But… that means I can keep painting more! 🙂
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I imagine it was hard to part with… but as you say, maybe you can do another one and keep it? Or maybe start making a copy of everything you create to keep for yourself?
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I can make prints of any of them, but there really is nothing like the original. I know it is going to a good home however, and that makes me so happy!
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WOWZA!! So LOVE how this turned out!! And I did see the deer before you painted it! It makes a great pillow too! ❤️
You know I could probably find a bird in it…🤣Lol! 🐦
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LOL! I’m sure there is a bird in there somewhere too! A weird bird for sure 🙂 ❤
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When I saw this on Tuesday, I knew that Benjamin would love this deer painting. He is in all day preschool on Tuesday and Thursday since September. I nearly forgot to show him this yesterday, as we have been working on improving fine motor skills. His school sent a 15 page list of things to work on! I do not question, I simply do what I’m told…well, at least most of the time. I admit that I thought his fine motor skills were motoring along just fine. Imagine how unskilled he would be if not for the puzzles, painting, coloring and adventuring that we do?! Benjamin was delighted : “My Jodi painted Bambi all growed-up and he is watching the forest just like his Daddy did!” When I read the post and enlarged the photo of the first painting, Benjamin pointed to the far right and said : “There is Faline, hiding in the forest with Bambi.” It might be the power of his enthusiasm, but I think I see Bambi’s mate too. What an amazing process this was and a lovely completion. Thank-you x 2!!
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OH!! I see her too thanks to Benjamin!!! Oh what a treat it is to hear from you. I hope you are doing well. I bet you miss having Benjamin those two days. I’m sure all you are doing with him not only improves his fine motor skills, but his wonderful, magnificent outlook on life and nature and the arts and love!!! Hugs to you both!!
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This is beautiful! I love the abstract before the deer emerged too – its a stunning technique!
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Love that you posted the story of this bucks creations. He is Marvolous. Love seeing him as a pillow, kind of like having a teddy bear! Beautiful job Jodi.
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Aww. Thanks dena. Glad you enjoyed!!
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Beautiful painting, I love that you decided to do the deer, perfect choice!
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Thanks! I love this one too 🙂
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