237 - HEN DESIGN - DAVE EDWARDS - COLOURED PENCILS - 2008
My wife collects those hollow china hens with the lids. I was looking at one yesterday and decided to base a design on it.
I try not to do a straight copy of anything, but to add something of my own to it by adapting it to my style (if I may be so bold as to use the word “style”).
Here is a photo of the hen I used for inspiration. I’m sure you’ll agree I haven’t slavishly copied it.
Here is another hen picture I did: 
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helene ruiz
stunning color! beautifully done!!
Paul (Quixote)...
Very creative imagery. Love the strong hues and composition
catherine walker
very good dave..and to me it could almost match your new one..the love painting..well done!!
the colours are great ..you’re sure good with the pencils..
BLYTHART replied
I just finished this an hour ago. I am not the fastest of workers, but in the last three and a half weeks I have completed nine pictures … all using cheap coloured pencils. I really should get back to watercolours, but i amexperimenting with colours and shapes at present and it is quicker using coloured pencils.
Lance Leopold
Beautiful,Dave.
paul romanowski
NOW TIS YOU GOT TO LIKE….
mmargot
Intricate! Love the color…my mother had some of these but not so nice as this!
dawndavies
stunning colors,dawnx
GloriaDK
Very good Dave.
izzybeth
beautiful work.
Rich Gale
great art work well done.
Firedrake
He looks amazing..like he’s flaming!
BLYTHART replied
Hence the expression, “get that flaming hen out of here” :)
Hidemi Tada
nice work and it is your kind to show us your idea resource, Dave.
Sean Farragher
lovely work
Ellen
What a beautiful colors, very original work!
BLYTHART replied
Thanks a lot Ellen :)
Vestque
Love the feathers!
mare
I love this hen – beautiful work!
KazM
Wonderful pic from such a simple inspiration
Your pic has great colours and attitude
Rosina Lamberti
that is too cool
BLYTHART replied
Thanks. One of my favourite ways of creating art is to take a recognisable image and stylise it. I have shown the inspiration for this one, but have created many pictures starting with such everyday objects as a catalyst.
Lance Leopold
We have the same in our house,Dave,love the drawing!!!
Orla Cahill
Wonderful work Dave. Colours are wow! :~)
Santamaria
I like the flow of the composition and contrasts of pencil strokes – lovely Dave!
Patricia Howitt
This really makes me smile! It is so colorful and carefree somehow. Lovely colors, much nicer than the dish!!!
Patricia Howitt
Sorry – also wanted to say – you’ve captured the hen sooo well. I’m fussy when it comes to hen pictures lol!