Inspired by my previous art journal piece "Fly", I decided to try my hand at painting a sparrow instead of stenciling it. I started out with collaging old papers, some stenciling (#s and circles) and different layers of paint. I'm very pleased with this painting. :0)

Hello Denise, just came upon you from paint party Friday, beautiful piece, the background is so rich, lovely!
Posted by: Kat | 17 February 2012 at 01:39 PM
Your sparrow is beautiful as is your background. Happy PPF and enjoy the weekend, Annette x
Posted by: Annette G | 17 February 2012 at 02:42 PM
Beautiful!
I do love how rich and lovely the background is with layers.
Gorgeous.
♥♥♥
Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
Posted by: Mary C. Nasser | 17 February 2012 at 03:50 PM
You should be pleased- it is wonderful! The layers in the background really let the bird stand out!
Posted by: Carolyn Dube | 17 February 2012 at 03:54 PM
Gorgeous. Really love this bird, and the background!
Posted by: Daniele Valois | 17 February 2012 at 05:34 PM
The bird is delightful and I love the background!
Happy PPF!
Posted by: Brenda Thour | 17 February 2012 at 06:59 PM
what a glorious painting! Collaging before painting - what a cool idea to add depth and texture
Posted by: Alicia | 17 February 2012 at 07:59 PM
It's wonderful! I'm trying to master birds too this year! For something so simple, it's remarkably complicated to draw! Patsy from HeARTworks
Posted by: patsy | 17 February 2012 at 08:48 PM
So glad you are pleased with this painting because it is just gorgeous... wonderful background and beautiful bright colours...xx
Posted by: Tracey Fletcher King | 18 February 2012 at 10:46 PM
Oh, you should be proud of this! It's stunning.
Posted by: carlarey | 19 February 2012 at 10:10 AM
Denise this is very pretty. Great job.
Nicole/Beadwright
Posted by: Nicole Campanella/Beadwright | 20 February 2012 at 06:37 PM
What a lovely rendering of a bird in flight....soring into the wild blue yonder .I think the artist has done the same. lovely, lovely work.
Posted by: Annabelle | 23 February 2012 at 12:03 PM