An oil painting that depicts a rooster holding a lollipop.

In this piece I wished to play around with a simple euphemism.  I wanted it to be subtle, non-offensive, and something one may find as decor in a farmhouse or rural setting.  I’m pleased with how this one turned out.

This portfolio features various stages of this project’s development. Listed below are some supplementary details.

• Final version of Rooster Lollipop
• Detail showcasing some of the intricacies of the head.
• Detail showcasing some of the body.
• Detail showcasing some of the rooster’s feet.
• Detail showcasing some of the tail feathers.
• Progress 1: Initial line work for the painting.
• Progress 2: Establishing some basic color areas for the painting.
• Progress 3: Features some development stages of the head.
• Progress 4: Continuing development of the head/neck.
• Progress 5: Continuing development of the head/neck.
• Maquette: I created a maquette to understand some basic lighting principles, and see how the form and its cast shadows related to the surrounding surfaces. The maquette, well, “It’s really spectacular, I spared no expense.” – John Hammond