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Here are Thor & Oz, I am not entirely pleased with the scan and need to redo part of it (dark banding where I merged, otherwise it’s ok to show ya!). I’m including large detail of both birds, hiding them behind the “read more” tag, so read more!
Custom Bird Portrait : Thor & Oz
24×24 Oil Painting
Gallerywrap Canvas
© 2005 Leanne Wildermuth
All Rights Reserved
Here’s Riley’s final scan & a nice detail image – a closeup on his face, I love his eyes!!
I haven’t received the “official” press release yet on the boys arrival, I’ll get that up as soon as I receive it.
The webcam is on if you want to watch me paint all day! I’m going to start with Riley, he will be finished today. I’ll work on Thor after that, and Oz tomorrow. I’ll be in the studio so with my “DO NOT DISTURB” sign on my forehead. I’m painting like a madwoman! 😆
Took this pic this morning of the Chickeymonkey. She really did not want me taking pics of her today for some reason, but to that I say “tough tooties. hold still.” hah!
I was just flipping through some of my zoo pics looking for a feather and eye reference for Thor, and remembered this one. I love this photo, and I’m so happy that it turned out well. I’ll be painting these macaws in this composition on a really neat sized canvas (eventually), for now you can just enjoy the photograph! Aah. Pretty birds.
Poor guys, they have SO much to go through before they finally get back to their homes. I would be pitching such a hissy fit! Jay-Jay the jet plane says “won’t be long before they’re stateside!” and that’s as much info as I will disclose right now.
For those of you reading who are planning on being there upon the unit’s arrival, I will give you some information in advance. The area is going to be very crowded. Immediate family, close friends and press will be the only ones allowed in to be present for their final formation and release. Everyone else will be asked to wait outside. Also, parking passes were issued to the Soldier’s method of transportation only. Only those with a parking pass will be able to park in the parking lot. All other guests and visitors need to park against the curbs in the surrounding area, leaving room for their bus to arrive.
The Man is not anticipating hanging around for too long after being released. He would like to ‘just get home’. That’s NOT to say he won’t be grateful and happy to see people, just that he wants everyone to understand the “I wanna go home” factor. 🙂
As far as the welcome home party goes, we’ll do that AFTER things settle down, probably some time in May.
Ok? Ok. I’ll update with more info as I receive it, expecting not to have anything firm until about 3 days out.
