Friday, September 30, 2011

Out of Hibernation

A Swimming Treat-  acrylic on canvas; 9" x 18"  by Greg Newbold

This painting was done for the sequel to Winter Lullaby called Spring Song. Both were written by Barbara Seuling. In rhyming couplets children learn about different animals as come come out of the winter hibernation. In this piece for the opening couplet, a bear wakes up to search out a "swimming treat". I thought it was a little funny that our bear friend is on the verge of gobbling up this poor fish and yet the publisher wanted it to look a little more like they were just old friends saying "Hi". 
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11 comments:

  1. ConnieSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Love the composition and robust style.

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  2. Curious ArtSeptember 30, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    Another beauty, Greg! I love the flow of the water.

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  3. franhilzSeptember 30, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    simply beautiful!

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  4. PattiSeptember 30, 2011 at 5:28 PM

    very nice! Just bought your Christmas book. Love the images.

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  5. Will TerryOctober 1, 2011 at 2:27 AM

    What can I say? Great!

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  6. k.h.whitakerOctober 1, 2011 at 11:09 AM

    beautiful

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  7. UnknownOctober 1, 2011 at 11:26 AM

    Thanks everyone! TI like bears and fishing, so that made this one was one of the most enjoyable pictures from this book to paint.

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  8. AnonymousOctober 2, 2011 at 12:32 AM

    Great drawing, Greg. Lots of action. Yes, there are a few story lines in this illustration. What about the fish saying: 'Catch me if you can?'.
    Paula

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  9. MrBibleHeadOctober 2, 2011 at 4:25 PM

    Nice one Greg! With friends like that who needs enemies ;o) Love the colors!

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  10. ShirleyOctober 6, 2011 at 7:15 PM

    Gosh, this is simply gorgous!!

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  11. caelaOctober 7, 2011 at 3:37 AM

    This is awesome .. theres so much detail :)

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