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Turkey




Turkey
watercolor on paper
25 cm x 18 on Fabriano Artistico cold press

I painted this from a photo kindly provided by Geri Berkenstock, artist and friend. It is a turkey that belongs to his grandson, he was recently awarded a blue ribbon at a local fair.

In the reference photo his feathers are something amazing, really beautiful colors! I don't think I managed to recreate their beauty but it was great to practice.
 

Thank you for the visit!


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  1. You made a turkey beautiful! That is no small feat.

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  2. Dear Celia - He is gorgeous...much prettier than the wild turkeys I see here. I love the colors you selected to portray him. Certainly captured the strut too! Have a lovely weekend. Hugs!

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    1. Thank you Debbie, I really appreciate your kind comment! Hugs!

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  3. I love the colors you used for the turkey!!! He looks so ready to strut his stuff! Super job!

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  4. He is gorgeous, lovely colours!

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  5. Hello there . What a wonderful subject , your turkey looks so happy and proud LOL ! Beautiful color choice too ! Hope you had a great summer .Hugs .

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