Saturday, September 08, 2007

Rooster


r\Rooster
Originally uploaded by linfrye
I don't usually sketch animals, but the woman who owns the B&B I've lived in for the last 4 years has written a short story she wants me to illustrate -- about two chickens she's owned.

I thought I'd better get in a bit of practice!
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8 comments:

  1. Alison08 September, 2007

    What gloriusly rich colours and a very chickeny expression.

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  2. Lorraine08 September, 2007

    What a great idea! And I love your chicken -- perfect for an illustration. Great job Lin!
    Hugs,
    Lorraine

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  3. Anonymous08 September, 2007

    Excellent Lin! I'm not crazy about birds in general but love sketching roosters.

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  4. Kate08 September, 2007

    The rooster is very realistically rendered. Great!

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  5. Linda08 September, 2007

    Great color on this -- and wonderful highlights on those feathers around his neck. How exciting to illustrate a story, too!

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  6. Terri09 September, 2007

    Fantastic Lin! Looks just like the chooks we used to have.

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  7. caseytoussaint09 September, 2007

    Wonderful work, Lin - this would make a great illustration.

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  8. Felicity Grace09 September, 2007

    You've captured that expression perfectly!

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