What a great expression & detail on this eagle,I really enjoy it on this watercolor canvas as well, the texture compliments your technique so well! Beautiful work!
I think your details, especially around the eyes are incredible. I do miss seeing size and something about what kind of paper etc since you have posted it for sale. this eagle of yours really inspired me because you have used the medium so well. I like how you made the basic shapes and parts of the composition more with washes and then added all those detail on top of that. I think this work shows Very good techincal skills
Artist Reply: Hi again, Trine! You're absolutely right---I suppose I should have put in the dimensions of this piece. 12" X 11" on watercolor canvas professional grade as well as professional grade lightfast watercolor pigments. :) Thanks so much for your detailed comments, (I just love these--they are SO helpful). :) -Kerra
Anonymous Guest
13 Jan 2007
What a spiritual rendition..As the eagle is used over and over in the Bible symbolizing Jesus...."as He watches over us all".....your capture of the "EYES" seeing and knowing all is simply glorious!!!!!
This is a beautiful and powerful watercolor Kerra!! Excellent job on the beak colors! Wonderful presentation, bravo to you!!! ~S
Artist Reply: Susan--Thank you so much for your wonderful comment(s). I love it when I can get some real feedback--feel free to throw out some constructive critisism, too--that always helps me improve. :) Hope your week is going great! :) -Kerra
Excellent work Kerra, I love these majectic birds. You need to check out Renata's eagle.
Artist Reply: Okay--perhaps I should be better versed...what is Renata's Eagle? (hoping it's not something that 'everyone' knows about and I'm in the dark...). I looked it up in AW but didn't find it--I suppose I should head off to Google and search...oh yes, most definetly now--now I have to know what that is. :)
Thanks for the comment on my 'American' watching. :) I appreciate it. -Kerra
Artist Reply: Okay...I found it, (duh!) Wow, her eagle IS impressive and I passed on a note to her, too. Thanks for sharing that--now I know I better get a better handle on those watercolors! LOL-Kerra
Artist Reply: Loredana, thanks so much for your comment. :) This was a new piece for me--working on paper canvas w/ watercolors. It was quite different than what I'm used to, (usually 300 or 140 cold press watercolor paper)--so it was fascinating to see how differently the colors laid down. Now I know that 'layering' in washing on straight canvas is more than a little challenging. :) -Kerra
Kerra, a most excellent watercolor. Exquisite brush work and texture. Really remarkable. Have a gorgeous evening. Miguel
Artist Reply: Hey, there, Miguel! :) This was a new one for me--painting straight on canvas w/ watercolors. Whew! What a change from what I'm used to--layering is qutie difficult as the laid down dried wash literally washes off the instant I re-touch a brush to lay down more color. :)
Hope your day is going great!
-Kerra
Artist Reply: Hey, there! Thanks Gerald for your comment! I'm so glad you said so---as that was the whole 'look' I was going for here. He is supposed to represent our American Guys watching over the badlands, (overseas), for the 'bad guys'. And yes, they tend to be just a tad 'angry' at times.
Hope your day is going great!
-Kerra
Excellent piece of work just love the expression on the face
Artist Reply: Thanks, Terry! :) This was quite a challenge painting directly on canvas w/ watercolor---I almost looked this aggressive trying to lay in details! LOL
-Kerra
Wow! This is really good! He looks so angry, great use of watercolours, Kerra.
Artist Reply: Thanks, Anneke, for your comment. :) I appreciate your feedback. This eagle, (America), was supposed to come off as very aggressive so thanks for letting me know he came across as such. :) -Kerra
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Claire Wilson 14 Jul 2009
I love this!!!! Fabulous work!Bev Chudey 20 Sep 2007
Great work Kerra!!Hassan Pasha 21 May 2007
a true bird of prey ... fiery eyes ... is the infamous bald eagle? majestic bird it is .. Magical work you have createdWendy Wilson 09 Apr 2007
Thanks for the comment on my eagle...I had to come and see yours! I love the way you handled the feathers...yours look very soft.Kathryn Arruda 30 Jan 2007
What a great expression & detail on this eagle,I really enjoy it on this watercolor canvas as well, the texture compliments your technique so well! Beautiful work!Trine Meyer Vogsland 21 Jan 2007
I think your details, especially around the eyes are incredible. I do miss seeing size and something about what kind of paper etc since you have posted it for sale. this eagle of yours really inspired me because you have used the medium so well. I like how you made the basic shapes and parts of the composition more with washes and then added all those detail on top of that. I think this work shows Very good techincal skillsAnonymous Guest 13 Jan 2007
What a spiritual rendition..As the eagle is used over and over in the Bible symbolizing Jesus...."as He watches over us all".....your capture of the "EYES" seeing and knowing all is simply glorious!!!!!Alberto D'Assumpcao 12 Jan 2007
Fabulous watercolor, Kerra!Natalie G 12 Jan 2007
Wonderfully done, Kerra! Love his intense expression. Excellent statement!Emilia Misiura 11 Jan 2007
Your eagle is just fine. Thank you for commenting on my eagle.Renata Cavanaugh 11 Jan 2007
I love his fierce look...excellent work KerraRuth Kauffman 11 Jan 2007
Excellent work, Kerra!Matthew Steffen 11 Jan 2007
Beautifully done great work. I love the way yuou did this.Tom and Susan Repasky 10 Jan 2007
This is a beautiful and powerful watercolor Kerra!! Excellent job on the beak colors! Wonderful presentation, bravo to you!!! ~SAnonymous Guest 10 Jan 2007
Very Nice Kerra! Your art is outstanding! Suzie Bhelen tyralik 10 Jan 2007
nicely doneLeah Jaarveth 09 Jan 2007
really wonderful artwork Kerra :)Jerry 09 Jan 2007
Fantastic portrait or picture!Rita de Falussy 09 Jan 2007
Fabulous portrait! THat look is indeed very intense and focused. Beautiful watercolor painting and statement.Randy Nore 09 Jan 2007
Very nice detail.The color is beautiful.Great work!!Cynthia DeMaio 09 Jan 2007
Excellent work Kerra, I love these majectic birds. You need to check out Renata's eagle.Thomas Broadfoot 09 Jan 2007
Beautiful workLoredana 09 Jan 2007
OUTSTANDING WATERCOLORMichael Forbus 09 Jan 2007
Kerra, a most excellent watercolor. Exquisite brush work and texture. Really remarkable. Have a gorgeous evening. MiguelGerald Dextraze 09 Jan 2007
ouch! he looks agressive! LOL Beautiful art!terry waites 09 Jan 2007
Excellent piece of work just love the expression on the facemary respecki 09 Jan 2007
very nice!. I really like the eyes. Keep up the good workAnneke Hut 09 Jan 2007
Wow! This is really good! He looks so angry, great use of watercolours, Kerra.Lynn De Serres 09 Jan 2007
Splendid artwork.