Theme: Benson/Burrowing Owls

I used the DAP program and a few tweaks in Photoshop

Amazing work Denise. Amazing. Great brushstrokes. Me likes. :)

Denise, excellent work. I like your choice of subject. It has really come out well with those brushstrokes. I love the overall mood.

this one is "alive"....I can almost smell the paint trying to dry.
A real beauty on all aspects

Thanks guys, I have another version that I've left the eyes more clear but it looks odd to me since the eyes are so big

this is great work here, denise. love the way it turned out. wished i had that program for apple!!!

Here is the other one with the eyes and beaks partially masked back in-any better or worse?

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I wanted to suggest that I'd love to see a clearer eye as per some of your previous works but was not game to suggest. I wish not to interfere with your incredible creative vision. Thanks for thinking of that. Great minds think alike they say. :p

Akos, Thanks!! You crack me up!!

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Akos, Thanks!! You crack me up!!

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Good! You know I've done my job then right? ;)

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Here is the other one with the eyes and beaks partially masked back in-any better or worse?

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I like the original post eyes much much better

Dave, I adjusted the original post-see if that's better.

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Dave, I adjusted the original post-see if that's better.

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now there are all 4 eyes with good color/contrast....just enough rework on the original

Dave, Thanks for your help-much appreciated!!

That works better for me and it stays in line with the painterly effect. Congrats D. :)

Thanks Akos!!

Denise, I like the original post better. It's a beautifully crafted painting!

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Cheryl

Thanks Cheryl!!