This is a wooden frog that makes a sound when you run the stick up and down the bumps on its back. The stick is then stored in the "cheeks". Cool, eh? I believe this one was a gift from Costa Rica but I've seen them for sale at various fair trade shops, such as Ten Thousand Villages. This was a tough little critter to paint. I think it looks more like a mutant iguana/fish ; )6"x6" / oil on panel / $75
7 comments:
You have really nailed painting wood tones, Kim! I'll bet kids love this toy. It makes noise!
I bet that would be fun to make music with, Kim. On what occasion would one play it? Probably any one you want, right? You did an excellent job with it and it is quite intersting, too.
I've seen these little instruments and they do make quite a noise! Makes a cute painting!
Interesting subject & nicely executed.
Mutant iguana? *snortsnort*
No way! It's way cool! I love it. :) Such great colors in the wood.
Hi, Kim,
I really like the depth you were able to convey of the different planes of the frog. Great color, too.
Now this is a musical instrument that I hadn't thought of! Great color and painted with such simple yet concise brush stokes.
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