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Friday, March 18, 2011

Paint Party Friday




Some of my blogging buddies have started a paint party on Friday.  So I decided to jump right in.  I’ve already visited and I am amazed at all the beautiful art that is showcased here.  What a group of talented artists, so if you haven’t gone why not hop over and take a peek, better yet, hop...right in.  paintpartyfriday.blogspot.com

I paint big, medium and small but miniatures are one of my favorite things.  There is something about working with a giant magnifying glass to add detail that just excites me.  So I will continue until my eyes give out. 

I figured I would add my little miniature of a bunny.  My daughter discovered him all alone on a country road and brought him home. He was so cute, but a bit wild so we set him free in my backyard.  That was last fall.  There are tons of bunnies living in the woods behind my house and every time I see one of them hopping around I wonder…is it bunny? I’d like to think so.


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39 comments:

  1. MarleneMarch 18, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    He is so cute, I love this little guy. I did not see your link over at the party, you should go add it so others can find you.

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  2. VictoriaMarch 18, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Super beautiful..and what a wonderful story behind the art!! Awesome. Such a gentle and beautiful piece..I want to reach in and cuddle with this gentle spirit! Shine on
    Victoria~

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  3. HeatherMarch 18, 2011 at 7:41 AM

    Hi
    What a sweet story, I bet he is one of the bunnies running free behind your house. I continue to love your art...do you really use a magnifying glass? that's soo cool! have a great friday crystal!!!

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  4. DeannaMarch 18, 2011 at 7:57 AM

    Too cute! I would like to think it was bunny also. :)

    I always wondered how people got so much detail in the teeny tiny pieces of art. I couldn't imagine trying to paint under a magnifying glass. Great job, I love bunnies!

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  5. GlorV1March 18, 2011 at 8:11 AM

    Oh how sweet. I love bunnies and this one is just waiting to be taken home. Very nicely done. Thanks, enjoy your weekend.

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  6. Gail H. RagsdaleMarch 18, 2011 at 8:18 AM

    Darling bunny!

    I like the miniatures also as they give me a chance to try different mediums and styles in a small format. Magnifying glass is a MUST!!!!

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  7. UnknownMarch 18, 2011 at 8:27 AM

    I can't get-over all the cuteness I'm finding from all the Paint Party folks! I think this one takes the cake though. :-) Who doesn't love a bunny???

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  8. Lee PierceMarch 18, 2011 at 8:44 AM

    What a sweet little bunny! :D

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  9. Jenn BowerMarch 18, 2011 at 9:13 AM

    I love the story behind this piece and how well you have captured the cuteness of these little critters. My grandma always said 'the devil's in the details' but I am like you, I just love adding them in.

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  10. ToniMarch 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    How miniature is miniature? The detail here. If i were trying to capture all that detail it would have to be the size of a house LOL! I'm amazed by the talent in all the PPF blogs.

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  11. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 11:18 AM

    This little guy is just to adorable for words Crystal...how precious~~~

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  12. AbelaMarch 18, 2011 at 11:43 AM

    What a job! but I have been perfect. Greeting

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  13. Magic Love CrowMarch 18, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    I love the story and I love the aceo! Very cute Crystal!

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  14. Alexandra MacVeanMarch 18, 2011 at 12:40 PM

    Awwwww....your rabbit is SO amazing. I want to sit right down and cuddle it. hee :) Nice job!

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  15. maddyroseMarch 18, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    How adorable. I want to pick him up and pet him he's that cute. What a great ACEO. If I ever get tired of working with pmc I might try my hand at painting and drawing tiny little pictures. You've inspired me.

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  16. ChristineMarch 18, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    such a cutie!

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  17. Kristin DudishMarch 18, 2011 at 1:55 PM

    This is so cute! I am always amazed at miniature art - I like to paint big (I'm most comfortable painting a full size wall mural!)

    Thank you so much for joining the party!

    xo
    Kristin

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  18. angelselfMarch 18, 2011 at 2:12 PM

    Excellent work, Crystal. You captured his likeness beautifully! Happy Paint Party Friday =) Kathryn

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  19. AnnabelleMarch 18, 2011 at 2:14 PM

    This is what I really like to do...small paintings but under a magnifying glass, hmm mm not sure my eyes would cooperate...haha! Lovely piece and I adore the story behind the painting and the bunny...


    p.s. I think he is one of them....he hasn't forgotten.


    Annabelle >^.^<

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  20. Pam TuckerMarch 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    Oh, bunnies are near and dear to my heart! He's definitely a keeper. Beautiful work! :)

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  21. Kat WMarch 18, 2011 at 2:22 PM

    That bunny is so cute with a wonderful face. You've capture his fur so well that I wanted to reach out & sink my hands into his soft coat. Very lovely.

    Kat :-)

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  22. Anne ButeraMarch 18, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    I love your bunny! So sweet!

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  23. NellyMarch 18, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Such a sweet little bunny. *Smiles*

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  24. EVAMarch 18, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Your bunny or maybe one of his progeny?

    Your version is wonderfully done and totally adorable!

    Great you could join us for PPF, Crystal!!

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  25. IleanaMarch 18, 2011 at 5:34 PM

    This bunny makes me want to hop all over the paint party! I love that you work with tiny details...it says a lot about you as an artist, and it WORKS beautifully! I'm looking forward to seeing more of your paintings!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    What a cute bunny...I do hope he's included in those that hop around your home!

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  27. LeoviMarch 18, 2011 at 5:50 PM

    that nice illustration ... rabbit reminds me of Alice in Wonderland. Have a great weekend!

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  28. gmaMarch 18, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    How very cute!
    :-)

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  29. MelisaMarch 18, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    He's so adorable! How big is it?

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  30. Lynn StevensMarch 18, 2011 at 9:59 PM

    Just darling, Love your minature bunny!
    Lynn

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  31. AnonymousMarch 18, 2011 at 10:21 PM

    Hi Crystal. I've been thoroughly enjoying reading your blog. You are too funny.

    Bunny is very sweet, and I hope he's the proud papa (or mama, if he's a she) of all those bunnies living near you.

    I had the name problem too and ended up reverting back to my maiden name - Roban to paint under.

    It's so nice to meet you through PPF, and thanks for stopping by to visit me, :-)

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  32. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 4:08 AM

    He is so sweet and I love the style you used in this piece with the background almost enbracing him- to me, it really illustrates the "wildness" of him. I hope that makes some kind of sense!
    Thanks also for sharing the background story- wonderful!
    Happy PPF (a day late:))

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  33. YvonneMarch 19, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    Wow, painting uder a magnifying glass must take some patience and skill. Love the bunny and just how small is it? Enjoying PPF.

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  34. CrystalMarch 19, 2011 at 5:58 AM

    For those who have asked the question of how small it is. Well, to answer, the bunny was tiny just a handful and I think he was a boy, because he had that bunny boy attitude. The painting is the usual 2 1/2" x 3 1/2 " ACEO. I use a magnifying glass to get detail when I am working very small. It really is not that hard to do. Thanks for all your comments! :-)

    March 19, 2011 5:56 AM

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  35. UnknownMarch 19, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    Hi, love this bunny...great to meet you..

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  36. Carrie MartinezMarch 19, 2011 at 11:21 AM

    Cute bunny and awesome horses! I feel you-I just officially added my husband's name, but kept my family name as well because they deserve credit too! You have quite a lot of talent painting animals---looking forward to seeing more :)

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  37. Priti LisaMarch 20, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    He looks so soft, I can almost feel him...Bravo!

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  38. Craftymoose CraftsMarch 21, 2011 at 6:56 AM

    Cute Story & adorable painting!

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  39. My Grama's SoulMarch 22, 2011 at 6:46 PM

    Cute, cute, cute....sorry I'm so late in stopping by...but I enjoyed this work. Is it done in pastel pencil?

    Jo

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As always thanks for you comments!