Friday, July 8, 2011

Auction for Animal Place

"Cocky"
10x8 oil on canvas
bidding starts at a $1 on Ebay

Some of you who have followed me for a while, know I did a similar auction for Animal Place a couple of years ago. I think I'm ready to paint a few more to help them out again. This is my first painting of one of their residents. I don't think I've done a rooster before but he just happened to catch my eye with his in command demeanor. All of the profit from the sale of this auction goes to benefit Animal Place directly. Learn more about Animal Place with this LINK.

19 comments:

Gwen Bell said...

Your title is perfect for this cocky rooster! You've really captured his intense, territorial attitude. Your wonderful colors add to the mood. This one should fly the coop soon!

Anthony Duce said...

You captured him beautifully. I love the colors, and the how the motion has been maintained.

Autumn Leaves said...

You have such a generous spirit and heart, Sheila. It is what I love about you and it comes through all of your work too. This is one handsome cock o' the walk! Beautiful colors in his magnificent feathers!

Linda Popple said...

Your colors are perfect for his attitude! Very nice!!

martinealison said...

On peut dire qu'il est fier comme un coq! Bel emblème de la France!
Coccorico!
Gros bisous.

Marie Theron said...

The rooster was ideal for you to paint, Sheila, as you are always attracted to the most colourful images!And there is some real cocky attitude in its pose!

David Larson Evans said...

Bright,alive,beautiful.

suzanneberry said...

sensational!!! your style and choice of color are incredible! he's full of attitude and very stately! he's already in my inspiration folder!

Diane Hoeptner said...

So vibrant. Paint more like it and I'm sure you'll get the some serious BIDDING action! Good luck!

hmuxo said...

Beautifully painted, Sheila! love the colors!

Art with Liz said...

Hah I think you can paint anything! Cocky is great. And well done on the commission!

Nina Jørgensen said...

Brilliant colours!!

Mikko Tyllinen said...

Fantastic colors! very beautriful painting! You wonderfly captured a moment!

Unknown said...

What an amazing story behind this blog and artworks... Beautiful and inspiring. :)

Linda said...

gorgeous work as always. :) Linda x

Mary Paquet said...

Sheila, I just returned from my long travels and getting caught up on my blog friends. You have been busy! I especially like your international commission (I just left Ireland Thursday) and your coastal painting. The rooster is very special, too.

Unknown said...

So full of energy and awesome!

BrandNewStudio said...

Fascinating work.
It has been delightful
to visit your gallery.
Good Creations

Shelley Whiting said...

I love the bold and vibrant colors. The loose brushstrokes are free and spontaneous. The painting is exciting with a lot of movement. A fun and beautiful picture.