Birthday Painting, Step 3

November 20, 2008 - Thursday

Here's the final painting. In retrospect, it was a little ambitious to do four of my daughter's favorite animals. It felt almost like I was doing four separate paintings at once. The elephant was by far the easiest and most fun to do. Its skin is forgiving to paint because even a stray bush stroke just looks like an intentional wrinkle. It's no Renoir, but I think my daughter will enjoy it. I can't wait to give it to her on Saturday! Once again, click the picture below to see the larger version.