Art – Page 16 – Jill Millward Artwork

Quail

Foxy Foxy

Progress pictures of my foxes today. 4×4″ Fun to paint. This is my process, I sketch with burnt or raw umber, whichever tube I find first. And then paint from dark to light. Then background. It’s not always the same, but when I work wet on wet “alla prima” this is what I typically do.Continue reading “Foxy Foxy”

Burrowing Owl

This is my very favorite bird. I’m not much of an animal person, unlike my boys who live for wildlife, but the burrowing owl is pretty charming. There used to be one at the zoo here in Boise and it was about the only animal I enjoyed seeing. My oldest son was the resident zooContinue reading “Burrowing Owl”

Crestline II

I had a little bit of time today so I went up into the foothills to paint. It was clear out but cold so I sat in the back of my little SUV with the tailgate open and painted. It was a nice little set up. This painting is 8×10″ and I held it inContinue reading “Crestline II”

Baby Jackrabbit

I’m officially nuts. I took my paints with me to my kids piano lessons (which are one hour each) and painted 2 little 4×4″ jackrabbits while I listened to their lessons. I usually draw or knit and sometimes I do yoga on the floor. We are lucky to have a wonderful and open minded teacher.Continue reading “Baby Jackrabbit”

Robin

A fat little Robin. I like the mossy post he’s standing on. 4×4″

Birds

I painted these little 4×4″ birds today for my show.

Wildhorse Ranch

Foothills East

I carted my painting stuff out into the foothills today to paint this tree on the hillside. I’m trying to figure out landscape painting right now, lots to learn. There is always something new to tackle. I want to figure out painting a landscape/cityscape. So you’d see the foothills with Boise in the distance. IContinue reading “Foothills East”