Ive waited a long time for my turn to have the chickens and then find I am up to my ears with our towns four day open studio event, followed by teaching a one day life drawing workshop,
My studio is now operational and finally got my painting done!
This is an exciting time in Scotland, we have just hosted the Commonwealth Games! It is also a time of division, as we prepare to vote in the referendum for Independance.
It is a huge deal for each one of us, here in Scotland, for or against....I am still deciding.......I find political speak difficult to understand....I'm hoping someone will speak up in a language I can understand!
Here, the chickens are having a heated discussion "yes" says little yellow chicken, "no" announces skinny blue bird.....see, they are just as confused as me!!!!
Actually the blue bird, I have just found out is a cockerel or rooster, as I went to pack him away, I found his "comb" in the bubble wrap!
So we have before and after shots! I quite liked the shaved look!
-Margaret S Milligan
WOW Margaret!! This is amazing, love how you've woven the story of what's happening in your world right now! Beautifully painted!
ReplyDeleteThank you Azra, the Independance thing is so key, I couldn't not put it in! Thank you for giving me the opportunity to paint these famous chickens! X
DeleteI agree, love the story line & how it fit in with your life right now! Great paintings - so sorry to hear that Señor Gallo lost his comb! This little chicks tend to damage easily in transit, no matter how well they are packed. But - you made this a wonderful story, and I agree, I love his new shaved look!
ReplyDeleteThank you Nan! I have stuck it back on, so we will see, it is strong glue but meant for wood! X
DeleteHa Ha! great idea and great picture. I'm picturing the tall skinny one as Alistair Darling? You are right about the confusing political messages, it must be near impossible to make a decision. Sometimes it does seem exactly like crowing, strutting and preening rather than rationally explaining! That was a fab approach.
ReplyDeleteI like both. How devastating to find that your comb is missing. Thank God for glue. Can't wait to see the net entry.
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