So I sacrificed standard artistic composition for the sake of a little story-telling on the shield. Good free-hand practice at least! The story is of how a peanut grows, becomes a delicious morsel, ends up on a porch, and in the bird's mouth. Scrub jays are corvids, so although the beak shape on the sculpted bird isn't an exact match, I rolled with it. Most of these are painted black as crows or ravens, so I have a fat jay instead!
Welcome to cheerful discussion and critique.
Štěpán Tichý
I really like your intentions behind the bust. The story of the gift is inspiring and brings this warmth and happiness to the whole piece. I think the standout is the free hand on the shield. Also it makes the figure quite unique. Lovely paint job!Rhiana, "Cyradis"
Thanks! The freehand was fun, and certainly non-standard for the figure.girlpainter57
he will adore it , goldRhiana, "Cyradis"
I think so! He's the one who got me started painting as a kid - he'll get it displayed well :)Steph.DPLUS
Très beau travail, OrRhiana, "Cyradis"
Glad you enjoy it :)Chris B
A really thoughtful gift :)Rhiana, "Cyradis"
Painting as gifts is quite satisfying. I think he'll like it :DArrow_Paint
Gold!