Size: 2.5 x 3.5 inchesMedium: Acrylic
Support: Multimedia Artboard
Reference photo of frog provided by Gabe Lees.
Inspired by the beautiful paintings of frog prince by my fellow artist Melody Lea Lamb, I did this painting last week. The photo of this beautiful frog was provided by nature photographer Gabe Lees. Thanks Gabe!
I had problems painting the stone, as usual and as you can see. I consulted with my fellow artist Alice Thompson who has recently produced amazing painting of a fish bone and stones. I realize that I need lots of practices on stones and rocks among many other things.
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Akiko - I think this turned out GREAT! And when I first saw it, I immediately thought of Melody Lee!
Positively Charming Akiko. You are a stone master for sure! I knew you didn't need any help from me because you had it covered all along. Two questions, first-was the crown added by you and second- is this before or after the frog was kissed?
Deb, thanks! Yes, Mel has several frog prince ACEOs that are so adorable. When I saw the ref photo of this frog, I just had to try a frog prince myself.
Alice, thank you for your compliment. My stone is far from your stones in terms of skills. Yes, I added this little crown; I think he looks rather distinguished with it. Now he needs a princess! lol
He is so sweet, Akiko! I adore Melody's Frog Prince series, and I love seeing your spin on it. :-)
I haven't painted a lot of stone, but the times I have, I remember thinking it was fun.
Kathleen, thank you! Painting stones usually fun for me at the beginning, but then I start to get frustrated when it doesn't turn right. :(
This is just incredible. Your work continues to inspire me...
Cathie, thanks!! Appreciate it.
Love it Akiko,look forward to seeing more.
Vic, thank you for your visit!
Akiko, this is wonderful! I thought of Melody Lee when I first saw it. The stone looks great to me! You are always working to try out new things. I'm usually dragged into the new kicking and screaming :-)
Akiko, fabulous! I like the jewels in the crown. I find rocks hard to paint also, but I think you did a great job, and it looks like you were at your ease with it. Did you use any spattering, like with a toothbrush, or brushwork only?
I LOVE this one, Akiko - wonderful job!
Gail, this stone is not exactly what I intended, but I'm glad that you like the stone. Thanks!
Mona, thanks! These jewels are so small and I couldn't do much on them, but glad that they look like jewels to you. :)
This rock is also very small, so I just used my brush to create many dots instead of masking and spattering.
Edward, thank you so much!!
This is so special. Lindax
He is gorgeous Akiko - so realistic and yet so mystical - I love him!!! (As usual, I especially love his eyes!)
Oh Akiko, your Frog Prince is just adorable! I am so honored that I inspired you to create your version of these amphibian royalty! I also like how your frog's crown is velvety, nice touch.
~Melody
Karen, thank you! I think he has gorgeous eyes. :)
Mel thanks! All of your artworks are adorable and they are my inspiration!
I just found your blog through a link from Cathy Johnson and can't wait to check all your posts. Wait a great first impression the frog prince makes! He looks straight out of a fairy tale! Christine
This is so stunning Akiko! So many challenging subjects to paint all in one painting, but you managed to to it all with perfection!
kawaii!!!! I amazed at the detail on the crown as well as the kaeru!
Christine, thank you so much for your visit. I hope you like what you see here. :)
Hi Sheila! Thanks!!
Aiko, I really like the crown you put on this wanna be prince. You did a marvelous job on everything.
Vern thank you for your wonderful comment!!
He is the most authentic looking frog prince Akiko! If I ever see him in person I'd definitely kiss him as he is every bit charming!
How totally marvelous. :) And the stone looks just fine to me.
Hi Erika! Thanks! I would kiss him, too. :)
Adorable!Reminds me of the tree frogs I got to see in Australia!:o)
Akiko - I love the frog prince! I found you thru Vern's blog and what a find! Love your art!
Akiko!
Another amazing painting!
Great lighting, especially the glossiness on the frog's skin.
The rock looks good to me. It's not textured and rough but smooth looking. What look were you going for?
I know I keep saying this, but I don't know how you can work this small and still produce such a tightly rendered painting such as this!
Just great!
-Dean
Jala thank you! Really appreciate your visit.
Lara thanks! The model for this prince is actually an Australian tree frog.
Karen, I'm glad that you found my blog. Thank you for your wonderful comment!
Dean, you are so nice! Thank you so much for your kind remarks. I really appreciate it.
Breath-taking, awesome...just a couple of superlatives for your little froggie. And the rock. And the crown. You need practice on rocks like I need another inch on my waistline. You are aces!!!
James, thank you for your visit and wonderful comment on my frog prince!
Hi,
If I smile when I look at a work of art, then it must be good.
Awesome.
Best regards,
José
Fantastic and so imaginative! Love that crown! Wonder if he's this cute after he's kissed?
This is a beautiful frog prince. What young lady would not wish to kiss him.
That's a good looking frog Akiko! Congratulations on having your work accepted in the two juried shows- Arts on Fire & BBC (several posts back). I have read several other artists blogs recently in regard to persistence paying off- your work is amazing! Keep doing what you do! ~T
Jose thank you for your wonderful comment!
Gwen thanks! We now need a princess to find out what he would look like after he is kissed. :)
Lisa/Bill Thanks!!!
Hi Tom! Nice to hear from you! Thanks for your visit. Will drop by your blog.
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