Practice, Practice, Practice

"Duck, duck,.....Goose!"

I know that some of you are wondering why I would re-post this illustration from at least a year ago.  Well the answer is easy...I didn't.  

I am gearing up to start painting illustrations for a book that has been in the researching and sketching phase for quite sometime.  I thought since I haven't painted for a few months it might be time to shake out the cobwebs and also try out some new watercolor paper.  

I remember really loving the concept of this illustration but when it came time for the final painting I think it fell kind of flat for me, this happens sometimes....it's ok!  No need to take ourselves so serious!  

 I only reworked this sketch slightly, changing a few awkward and stiff areas and then started painting it out again.  You might notice that it is in the same color pallet as my two previous paintings.  Hey, so I was a little lazy  I mean the paint was already there.

You are probably wondering if I like it better the second time around and my answer is....yes, but only slightly!  Don't be surprised if you see this one again in the future.  Why not!  I mean musicians practice the same piece over and over again until it is just right!  

Practice,  practice,  practice!