There's just something about chickens

Back in summer when the sun was shining and the air temperature suggesting margaritas by the pool, I spent a few hours getting to know chickens. Their coop was located down a little hill, next to a quiet stream, mostly dry in the summer heat. I had fun plein air painting their habitat all nestled up in the Tennessee greens and blues but dang if I could plein air paint an actual chicken! They are in constant motion, those fidgety fowls, so I gave up and just snapped photos to paint later in the studio.


I visited with these ladies several times last summer and became better acquainted with the habits of chickens, which are actually kind of adorable. I used to roll my eyes at the ubiquitous chicken paintings, but no more. They are really fun to do! Feel free to roll your eyes, but just know that I had a whole lot of fun plopping these gals onto canvas in an abstract-y background.


Help me name these paintings! Put your suggestions in the comment box and we'll see what you come up with. Don't be shy :)  Oh, and there's more so stay tuned.