"Hoot Owl"

This week for 
Paint Party Friday
I thought I'd show you my drawing of an owl, or as I would have called it when I was a child, a 
"Hoot Owl." 



I originally started to sketch an owl because I wanted to have a pattern to use for a little stuffed owl.
After using some of my watercolor pencils I wanted to blend, but with out water so I tried my Pan Pastels.


I thought the purples and the golden tones were kind of fun, and I really liked the 
way the Pan Pastels blended my owl. 


Maybe I should have put some little feet on my hoot owl, what do you think? 



Thanks for dropping by to take a peek at my entry. 
Please drop by PPF to see all the other fun and beautiful art! 

Have a great weekend! 

Becca 

Comments

peggy aplSEEDS said…
what a cute hoot owl! yes, it would make a great stuffed owl! thanks for sharing!
hugs,
peggy aplSEEDS
November 10, 2011 at 9:51 PM
Clare said…
He is so cute - I love the colours you have used to create him. Did you ever did around to making the little stuffie?
November 10, 2011 at 10:14 PM
Tammie Lee said…
cute cute choooot I think!
November 10, 2011 at 10:32 PM
Lesley Edmonds said…
I LOVE HIM!!! I love all owls and this one or SO cute! Happy PPF.
November 10, 2011 at 11:47 PM
Daydream Living said…
Morning Becca,
I love this little owl, without feet, too cute; I will show it to my daughter who loves to draw, thanks for the inspiration! Enjoy the weekend, Maureen x
November 11, 2011 at 12:43 AM
Justine said…
he is so cute! love that purple, he looks absolutely fantastic! love the music too.
November 11, 2011 at 1:14 AM
Šolanje na domu-Waldorf said…
Gorgeous little owl! Love how you blended the pastels.
November 11, 2011 at 1:24 AM
Anonymous said…
I've never heard of pan pastels - I'm intrigued - they look great! I love this wee owl - his eyes are fabulous!
November 11, 2011 at 2:18 AM
JKW said…
We sort of made it owl Friday. Love your little guy. Thanks for popping by. Blessings, Janet
November 11, 2011 at 3:50 AM
Anne said…
So cute! I love this painting!!

xox
November 11, 2011 at 4:00 AM
Anonymous said…
Owls are very 'in' this year. I see them in all of the stores on shirts, earring holders, dishware, wall art, stuffed animals... They are just da bomb right now! Yours is perfect!!
November 11, 2011 at 4:10 AM
Abela said…
No, do not need feet, his eyes are traveling towards us.Saludos
November 11, 2011 at 4:22 AM
carol l mckenna said…
Love the owl ~ great job! ~ i would put feet on him ~ on something under him ~ just my thoughts thanks, namaste, Carol (Share the Creative Journey) Happy PPF
November 11, 2011 at 5:34 AM
Tracy said…
This owl is VERY sweet, Becca--looks like he could be a Japanese cartoon character! :o) Great choice of colors... and aren't those pan pastels fun?! Happy Weekend ((HUGS))
November 11, 2011 at 5:48 AM
Unknown said…
Your little owl is really cute. I love the purple and gold together.
November 11, 2011 at 5:59 AM
Lisa Graham said…
I still call them "Hoot Owls". The other night I was walking my dog and there were two owls hooting back and forth at each other. It was one of those memorable walks...just a lovely evening with the moon bright and the weather cool and clean. Aaaah.

I love your sweet little owl Becca, especially his eyes, and the pastels softened him so prettily. I would say he needs some feet. Perhaps with Tennis shoes? Or maybe flip flops since you live in warm climate. Or maybe his little talon feet coming forward like he is sitting, but I would have no idea how to draw that. : )
November 11, 2011 at 6:17 AM
TexWisGirl said…
cute little dreamy-eyed critter.
November 11, 2011 at 6:53 AM
lilylovekin said…
I love your "Hoot Owl", and don't you like Pan Pastels? When we were in Death Valley I heard "Hoot Owls" for the first time, two of them talking to each other, it was magical.
November 11, 2011 at 6:56 AM
RURAL said…
Becca, you are a incredible artist, and I love your work. And you know what else draws me in so much, the shots of the art supplies, and your materials that you take. They are so eyecatching, and colorful, I just love them.

Jen @ Muddy Boot Dreamss
November 11, 2011 at 7:02 AM
GlorV1 said…
Hi Becca. Your Hoot Owl is just great and to me it would make a great wooden clock for the kitchen. I love it! give it to me. tee hee. Just joshing. What are pan pastels? I will have to go look it up but they look great. Wonderful job, enjoy your weekend and Happy PPF!
November 11, 2011 at 7:37 AM
Torunn said…
Cute! You do it so well. Have a great weekend, enjoy.
November 11, 2011 at 8:04 AM
WrightStuff said…
He's lovely - especially the sparkle in his eyes :)
November 11, 2011 at 8:10 AM
Janet said…
Your owl is cute with or without feet. Love the colors.
November 11, 2011 at 9:04 AM
FLO said…
Chouette Hibou! j'aime beaucoup votre blog
November 11, 2011 at 9:23 AM
carlarey said…
Just adorable, I am a sucker for owls. I like the way the pan pastels look. Wonder if I should invest in a set?
November 11, 2011 at 9:34 AM
Mary C. Nasser said…
The pan pastels look so fun!
Love your complementary color scheme of yellows and violets!

Happy PPF!!
Mary
Mixed-Media Map Art
November 11, 2011 at 9:50 AM
Julie said…
I love owls, he's wonderful.
November 11, 2011 at 9:51 AM
Theresa Plas said…
HooOOOooo! teehee! Sweet One and I'm so interested to hear what you think about the pan pastels! Happy PPF Becca!
November 11, 2011 at 10:10 AM
Netty said…
Loving your owl. Happy PPF, x
November 11, 2011 at 10:12 AM
Anonymous said…
Hoot Hoot! the big eyes and the color combination is really cool!
November 11, 2011 at 10:52 AM
Unknown said…
oh what a hoot indeed!!! I love your new piece...it is so gorgeous....

Happy PPF and come share something sweet with us on my blog tomorrow for Sweet Saturdays!!!
November 11, 2011 at 11:26 AM
EVA said…
Your owl is fabulous!! I love the colours you chose and those pan pastels look very cool.

I think feet and sitting on a branch would be a very nice addition to finish him off.
November 11, 2011 at 11:57 AM
Robin Panzer Art said…
He's adorable! I am a fan of feet and a branch so he isn't floating but he's super cute regardless! ~Happy Paint Party Friday! #61 Robin Panzer Art Studio 33
November 11, 2011 at 12:02 PM
Tracey FK said…
This is adorable... the pan pastels have provided such strong colour... have been looking at them in the art shop for ages and after seeing this thinking I may need to add them to my Christmas list ...as to the feet... maybe scan or photograph the image , then print it out and have a few practise goes on prints till you get what you like... it would be a shame to muck up such a great work xx
November 11, 2011 at 12:12 PM
Anonymous said…
You drew a beautiful owl! Great job dear!
Enjoy your weekend!
November 11, 2011 at 12:58 PM
~Lavender Dreamer~ said…
He's great...and do I see a bit of lavender in your art? I love it! ♥
November 11, 2011 at 1:09 PM
Unknown said…
I vote no feet....just a branch for him to rest his tired bottom! :)
November 11, 2011 at 1:48 PM
Carola Bartz said…
Such a cute owl - I love to work with pan pastels as well, their colors are so vibrant.
This is my first time on your blog and while I'm writing this I'm listening to the beautiful music from your playlist and saw the fantastic video on Badlands National Park - brought back wonderful memories. Your photography is marvelous!!
November 11, 2011 at 3:20 PM
Joni Nickrent said…
Owlsome work...love your big, bright-eyed friend!
November 11, 2011 at 4:42 PM
A'n'G Johnson said…
love the earthly sunrise tones of this owl!!
November 11, 2011 at 6:03 PM
Karen Isaacson said…
I've heard of pan pastels and don't really understand how you use them. Now that I've seen the luminescent colors you used I'm totally intrigued.
November 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM
Leigh said…
Stunning! I adore owls :)
November 12, 2011 at 2:03 PM
Jen @Sadie Inspired said…
Such a cute owl! I am so hooked on owls right now. Love them! I really love the purple too!
November 12, 2011 at 9:07 PM
Unknown said…
Such a cute owl my friend. Love those eyes..

Hugs, Linda
November 13, 2011 at 6:34 AM
Rosie Grey said…
How beautiful, Becca! I love the colours and those eyes are so fascinating! You are an excellent artist! Have a wonderful Sunday!
November 13, 2011 at 8:29 AM
Geckostone said…
Hoo,hoo,hoo, he is soooooo cute! He looks fine without feet. A stuffed doll would be adorable too, or a nestling doll with babies! Excellent work, I love how you did the eyes! Deb
November 13, 2011 at 10:14 AM
Catherine said…
Owls are my favorite bird. And this one is adorable!!

Nope... no feet required.

Have a happy week Becca!

xo Catherine
November 14, 2011 at 4:28 AM
Anonymous said…
Oh, she's lovely. I love the contour lines and the way you've drawn her eyes. That blending of color is beautiful--those pastels you show look like fun! I've never seen them before.
p.s. I'm really enjoying the music you have playing on your blog.
November 14, 2011 at 8:39 AM
Marji said…
I love this owl. Wonderful!
November 16, 2011 at 9:44 PM
Brianne said…
I think little feet would look good. Actually, talons on the owl; feet on the hoot owl. Every time I drop by I am enchanted and inspired. I adore the sound of rain and the rain chains today. And, being introduced to the most whimsical Zetti Syle art. I am going to put that in my play "basket." Peace.
November 18, 2011 at 1:38 PM
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