The watermark in the lower right corner of the image will not appear on the final print.
Frame
Top Mat
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Dimensions
Image:
8.00" x 7.00"
Mat Border:
2.00"
Frame Width:
0.88"
Overall:
13.50" x 12.50"
How Do You Like My Little Black Dress? Iridescent Black Hen Framed Print
by Conni Schaftenaar
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How Do You Like My Little Black Dress? Iridescent Black Hen framed print by Conni Schaftenaar. Bring your print to life with hundreds of different frame and mat combinations. Our framed prints are assembled, packaged, and shipped by our expert framing staff and delivered "ready to hang" with pre-attached hanging wire, mounting hooks, and nails.
Design Details
Classy Black Hen in her little black dress, watercolor on paper, by Conni Schaftenaar
On our farm in West Michigan, we generally have a flock... more
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Comments (53)
Artist's Description
Classy Black Hen in her little black dress, watercolor on paper, by Conni Schaftenaar
On our farm in West Michigan, we generally have a flock of laying hens, favoring the heavy breeds that lay large brown eggs. This year, we have a "black and white" flock - Black Giants, which this girl is, with her beautiful iridescent feathers; White Orpingtons; and Barred Rocks, which are "barred" or striped in blacks and whites. I took tons of photos in an attempt to capture a good image of one of the beautiful Black Giant hens for a painting - they move so constantly, it's not easy!
Once I had my photo, I then dithered over how to achieve the subtle iridescence of her feathers. After some experimenting on scrap papers, I settled on Payne's Gray, which can be very dark and will stroke out/lift out to a nearly blue-green shade, and Viridian for the iridescent highlights.
I had to put on my "patience" hat - layering in some wet Payne's Gray, lifting a little out for shadings, and t...
About Conni Schaftenaar
Thank you for visiting my FAA/Pixels gallery! Please note that the FAA watermark you'll see on images does NOT print on anything. My name is Conni Schaftenaar. I have had a life-long love of colorful art but always imagined that I wasn't talented enough to be someone who actually produced art that others liked. I began to learn some techniques from a watercolor instructor back in 2013, and I've been continuing the learning process ever since. I have had much joy in the comments and communications on FAA with other artists about my art, finding out that OTHER PEOPLE actually like my art! It's been a huge confidence booster to me to get that positive feedback, and I really appreciate it. I primarily paint in watercolor on various...
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Conni Schaftenaar
thanks, Gary, so appreciated!
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… BEAUTIFUL BIRDS! F/L
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks so much, Kay, greatly appreciated!
Kay Brewer
Voted for your beautiful entry in the Beautiful Birds contest!
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks much, Kay!
Kay Brewer
Beautiful work! voted in the Farm Animals contest.
Conni Schaftenaar
thanks, Kay!
Kay Brewer
Hey, Conni - love your chicken. Voted your entry in the Bird contest.
Conni Schaftenaar
Thanks so much, AnnaJo! It gave me a giggle!
AnnaJo Vahle
Great title for a wonderful painting, Conni. f/l
Conni Schaftenaar
Thanks, Bernadette!
Bernadette Krupa
Beautiful art.
Conni Schaftenaar
Thanks so much, Genevieve!
Genevieve Esson
Beautiful work Conni! Well done! vf
Conni Schaftenaar
Thanks, Gary!
Gary F Richards
Congratulations on your Top Finish in the contest… REALISTIC ANIMAL ART! F/L
Conni Schaftenaar
Thank you, Hiroko, much appreciated!
Hiroko Stumpf
Beautiful girl and painting!
Conni Schaftenaar
Thanks so much, Sarah!
Sarah Batalka
Beautiful work, Conni! Love all your chickens. Love. Them. L/F
Conni Schaftenaar
Thanks, Laurel!
Laurel Adams
How beautiful Conni…look at her dress…v…best to you
Conni Schaftenaar
Honorable mention place in the Book Illustrations contest - woohooo! thanks, everyone who voted!
Conni Schaftenaar
Appreciate it, Kay!
Kay Brewer
What a pretty lady! Voted your entry in the Birds contest.