Panda

This little painting was done using a limited palette and was so enjoyable to paint. At first look pandas of course look black and white, but there is so much color in the light and shadows... A lot like my experience in painting chickadees. I'm very happy with it!

6x6 on 1/8" Museum Quality Panel/Brush

www.halliekohnart.com

At the Panda Preserve

My husband just returned from two weeks in China where he performed and took part in many "Building Bridges" activities with other countries. He was part of a group of people who went with the school district to learn and share different teaching methods with each other. While traveling around, some of the group, including my husband, were lucky enough to travel to the panda preserve and learn about caring for these beautiful animals. This photo was shared with me courtesy of one of his travel companions, Heather Distefano. Thank you Heather!

11x14 on 1/8" Museum Quality Panel

www.halliekohnart.com

A close-up of the knife work:

China

This month I am participating in a 30 days of painting challenge through a wonderful artist that I took a workshop with last March called Leslie Saeta. There are hundreds of artists participating; it will be awesome to see all of the entries each day!

This painting was commissioned as a Christmas gift. The recipient took the photo while on vacation in China, and I was lucky enough to have the opportunity to paint it. I am so drawn to structures like this, although it was definitely a challenge!

I painted most of this painting from a blurred image so I wouldn't become too overwhelmed in the details. Later I went back and added in the individual posts and rails; this was so helpful. I will have to say that it is paintings like this that help grow one's confidence and push us as artists.

8x10 Oil Palette Knife Painting

www.halliekohnart.com