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Friday, September 3, 2010

How to Clone a Rooster

You might have noticed this cocky old  rooster hanging here in my kitchen in an earlier post.  For me, it was love at first sight (sorry Mr. Lindy) but the original painting of this most eligible bachelor belonged to a friend of mine who refused to let him go.  She did, however, agree to lend him to me for, uh, cloning purposes....



The original painting was an odd 19"x31" so I had to build and gesso a canvas -- fun.



Drawing him out to scale...



 About half way through I had to stop for a Diet Dr. Pepper break.  BTW, if I was getting paid to say that about the Dr. I would be a gazillionaire by now...







 He's hot (like a pot pie) and he knows it!




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67 comments:

  1. Penny from Enjoying The Simple ThingsSeptember 3, 2010 at 12:51 PM

    I love the rooster clone! I am envious of your amazing talent.
    Penny

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  2. Designing Lady JaneSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:09 PM

    That's a great picture, you did a fantastic job mimicing it. It's all about the inspiration, right?

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  3. the cape on the cornerSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    that looks great, i love the background colors and shading.

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  4. Debilou ~ Mississippi MamaSeptember 3, 2010 at 1:45 PM

    wow,, you did good! I just wish I could paint like that.

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  5. NikkiSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:16 PM

    OH EM GEEEE, LOVE that rooster!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  6. NanaDianaSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    You are one talented lady! Love that cocky little guy! How wonderful to have a friend that would allow you to "clone" the original! Diana

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  7. Marty@A Stroll Thru LifeSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:28 PM

    Now if I could paint anything at all I would definitely paint this rooster. You do have such an exceptional talent. Love your rooster. Hugs, Marty

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  8. Debra LeaSeptember 3, 2010 at 2:34 PM

    You did a great job, he looks wonderful! That's what I did to fill our home with art..find some I liked on art.com or google and "cloned" them :0)

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  9. DonnaSeptember 3, 2010 at 3:34 PM

    Love your rooster painting! Great job!

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  10. Robin's Nesting PlaceSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:12 PM

    I'm so impressed with your ability to clone the rooster! He's quite handsome!

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  11. HeatherSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:27 PM

    Your rooster is quite impressive! I think that he has a lot more "attitude" than the original! :)
    Thanks for letting me know about the [no reply]. I'm really not sure what it's about. I tried to do some research, but so far I haven't discovered anything. In my comment section and my mom's, I don't see [reply]. Perhaps someone out there in blogland can help me! :)

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  12. LynnSeptember 3, 2010 at 4:36 PM

    I turned out great and will make you smile as you're cooking!

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  13. Santa's Gift Shoppe and IdeasSeptember 3, 2010 at 6:00 PM

    Wow.. You are gifted girl!! Love your pictures..
    Hi..I’m Barb….I am from FF. I am your newest follower. I hope you will get a chance to visit my blog @ santasgiftshoppe.blogspot.com & get inspired by something for your family/home. I hope you will follow me as well. I also would love for you to be a new Fan of my Facebook page too & click “LIKE” in the upper right hand corner of my blog & you’ve done it..Thanks so much! I am just starting at Facebook. Nice to meet ya new friend!!!

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  14. Truthful MommySeptember 3, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    You have talent, my dear!I am your newest follower. Hope you can follow back! I Am trying to reach my goal of 1000 followers by my birthday, 9/25! Happy Friday!
    www.motherhoodthetruth.blogspot.com

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  15. Sonya@Beyond the Screen DoorSeptember 3, 2010 at 8:19 PM

    Lindy! He's so handsome! Absolutely amazing job!

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  16. Vivre Le JourSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:12 PM

    Outstanding! You did an awesome job cloning your chicken! He looks splendid above your stove.
    Cheers,
    Kara

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  17. All That GlittersSeptember 3, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    I'm just in love!!!!! You are so talented sista!!! My fingers are crossed for your giveaway!!! I really love the tea one!

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  18. MelissaSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:13 PM

    Wow!! You are completely brilliant - I could never ever do that.

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  19. Nancy HoodSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    beautiful!!! and I'm thinking roosters will find their way into our next home! Came to your site via Perfectly Imperfect and I'm looking forward to coming back and snooping around a bit! Have a great weeek ~

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  20. Linda@Coastal CharmSeptember 3, 2010 at 10:35 PM

    What an outstanding job you did on him...great colors! Hope you have a FUN holiday weekend!

    Blessings,
    Linda

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  21. TeresaSeptember 3, 2010 at 11:45 PM

    Lindy, He is Soooooo Handsome. I would be proud to have him "crow" in my home. I love the colors that you used and thank you for sharing your creative process.

    Always, Teresa T.

    http://RitasRamblingRanch.blogspot.com

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  22. Sassy Sites!September 3, 2010 at 11:52 PM

    You are the winner of the $50 vinyl lettering giveaway! Come on by Sassy Sites for more info! ;)

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  23. Michelle L.September 4, 2010 at 1:57 AM

    This is the coolest painting! You have mad skillz!

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  24. SherriSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Lindy, what a great job! Love that Rooster!!

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  25. DoneneSeptember 4, 2010 at 7:46 AM

    You did a beautiful job! I love roosters!

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  26. Alisha KSeptember 4, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Hello I am a new follower from BMBF. I would love a follow back at
    http://megankayden.blogspot.com/

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  27. MichaelaSeptember 4, 2010 at 2:58 PM

    This is amazing! You're such a talented painter. I love painting, too...it's so fun and relaxing (:

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  28. ShaunnaSeptember 4, 2010 at 5:37 PM

    Beautiful! That takes some serious talent!! Thank you so much for linking it up to Style Feature Saturday! -shaunna :)

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  29. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Outstanding! I agree the clone has more attitude than the original. Wish I could paint like that! Regards, Sheilla

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  30. Tracy's Trinkets and TreasuresSeptember 5, 2010 at 7:15 PM

    Oh the things I would make if I could paint like you. That is one great rooster.

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  31. AnonymousSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Hi Lindy! Oh, you're amazing! I love your painting of the Rooster more than the one that inspired you! You're very good.
    Now I'm a Pepper too! Have to have my diet Cherry Dr. Peppers every day!
    Be a sweetie,
    Shelia ;)

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  32. PAINTORDIG.blogspot.comSeptember 5, 2010 at 8:47 PM

    Very good! Love the colors!

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  33. UnknownSeptember 5, 2010 at 9:04 PM

    This is beautiful. I've always loved the roosters, but shied away from having them around when everyone else was doing them. Now, you make me want to find a cool rooster or two.

    You have an amazing talent. ps. I almost sold my right kidney for the Dr. last week. It was a close call.

    http://froufrugal.blogspot.com

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  34. EllensCreativePassageSeptember 5, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    I love your cloned rooster! I am bummed I didn't win the practice painting...I love that seashell one!

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  35. UnknownSeptember 6, 2010 at 12:36 AM

    Hi Lindy. I just found you via Met Monday. I have to say I like your rooster even better than the original! I so wish I could paint or draw. I love the brightness of your's and it looks gorgeous in your kitchen. I'm your newest follower (tonasun). Stop by my blog "cottonpickincute.blogspot) anytime. I'm looking forward to becoming new friends.

    Hugs...Tracy :)

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  36. Miranda @ Pressing OnSeptember 6, 2010 at 12:50 AM

    Lindy, you did an awesome job! I love him. He has personality that fits. He's hot for sure. I'm a huge rooster fan, so I think I'm in love!!

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  37. KathySeptember 6, 2010 at 9:21 AM

    You did a terrific job! He looks fantastic!
    kathy

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  38. Kaysi @ Keeping it SimpleSeptember 6, 2010 at 9:38 AM

    WOW, looks great!

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  39. Ann @ makethebestofthingsSeptember 6, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    Just gorgeous! I've done this myself for red art in my living room, by copying other paintings. It was the best way to get exactly what I wanted and very, very inexpensive. I love my red art wall!

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  40. Patti @ Pandoras BoxSeptember 6, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    great copy of an adorable painting - well done!

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  41. AmandaSeptember 6, 2010 at 11:36 AM

    I love this Lindy!

    I just wanted to stop by and let you know that I linked to this post today from the new Home & Garden channel at Craft Gossip. :) My hope is to share many of the fabulous projects I see everyday with the vast CG audience. I hope you will not only stop by and subscribe to CG, but will tell your friends about the new category! Hope you see some traffic from it!

    Your feature will appear in the main Craft Gossip RSS feed, on the main home page and can be found directly here
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/rooster-painting/

    If you would like a "featured by" button, you can grab one here!
    http://homeandgarden.craftgossip.com/grab-a-craft-gossip-button/

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  42. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereSeptember 6, 2010 at 1:47 PM

    Fabulous! You are such a talented artist.
    Hugs, Sherry

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  43. KimMalkSeptember 6, 2010 at 4:32 PM

    Oh, yeah, I'm on it. Now to find a rooster to copy :). Hi Lindy, every time I come over here lately your blog looks different. :) I love this version the green is my color.

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  44. SueSeptember 6, 2010 at 4:33 PM

    This painting is amazing. I saw it my last visit to your blog and thought it was a fun piece. You did a really great job cloning the original.
    BTW, I am an avid Dr. Pepper fan. My DH said he never knew anyone who drank the stuff. I'm from NM and we ALL grew up on Coke and Dr.Pepper. :-)
    ~ Sue

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  45. SarahSeptember 6, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    You are amazing! This is a beautiful painting. Way to go, Lindy! ~ Sarah

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  46. Theresa PlasSeptember 6, 2010 at 7:59 PM

    Turned out great Lindy! What a cute kitchen! Having fun perusing your blog:)

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  47. Entertaining WomenSeptember 6, 2010 at 8:07 PM

    I actually like your background work better than the original. Great job! Thank you for sharing your creative project. Cherry Kay

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  48. jerriannSeptember 7, 2010 at 6:53 AM

    Good Morning, I love your blog page and I love the rooster and the tiny little paintings you do AND I love your kitchen. Very cute!

    I should be putting together a post for my own blog page but no, I am looking at every one else's. :))

    So cute, I love yours, (did I tell you that already?) Anyway, I'm following.

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  49. Recaptured CharmSeptember 7, 2010 at 8:38 AM

    You TRULY have talent!! Imagine where you can go from this?? Great work.

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  50. Lou Cinda @ Tattered HydrangeasSeptember 7, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    omg...you are unbelievable!! If I had a talent like that....I would be SO happy!

    Love him!

    Lou Cinda :)

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  51. mel@livvyloowhoSeptember 7, 2010 at 4:26 PM

    Love the Diet Dr. Pepper! Yum! And the rooster is fabulous! You truly have a talent!

    livvyloowho.blogspot.com

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  52. GingerSeptember 7, 2010 at 7:31 PM

    Very cool! Thanks for linking up to Mad Skills Monday!

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  53. Trish @TheOldPostRoadSeptember 8, 2010 at 6:27 AM

    Very well done!!!!
    -Trish

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  54. NikkiSeptember 8, 2010 at 9:25 PM

    Thanks so much for linking up to gettin' crafty on hump day!!!!!!! :)

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  55. Rita's RecipesSeptember 9, 2010 at 12:46 PM

    I'm so jealous! You are a great painter.I would love to be able to paint like that. Please do more tutorials!
    Cheers!
    Rita

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  56. UnknownSeptember 9, 2010 at 6:41 PM

    You are a very talented artist! That painting is amazing.

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  57. Breathing In GraceSeptember 10, 2010 at 5:52 AM

    You are so talented....amazing job!!! I'm your latest follower...because I really did enjoy your post!! ;) Hope your day is blessed!

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  58. Allison ShopsSeptember 10, 2010 at 9:51 AM

    You are so talented - it looks great! Will you be selling some to make up for the non-Dr Pepper contract? A friend of mine copied a gallery piece for another friend of mine; years ago, on wooden boards. Turned out great. 100 vs 2500.

    Followed your link over from Fab Friday. Drop by Atticmag and leave a comment for your chance to win Roxy bedding.

    Allison
    Atticmag

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  59. LindySeptember 11, 2010 at 12:00 AM

    Oh my gosh- he's fabulous!! In fact, I honestly like your version better! Awesome job!!

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  60. Ashlee MarieSeptember 12, 2010 at 1:13 AM

    I am AMAZED at your ability to not only paint, and paint well, but to be able to copy something so well. I'll be featuring your amazing painting on my blog on Monday!

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  61. Carolyn @ My Backyard EdenSeptember 12, 2010 at 6:28 PM

    Wow! You're talented! Don't tell your friend, but I like your cloned version better! Thanks for sharing at My Backyard Eden!

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  62. Lori@Paisley PassionsSeptember 13, 2010 at 7:22 PM

    FANTASTIC!!! Thanks SO much for joining in on Thrilling Thursdays @ Paisley Passions. I hope to see you again next week :)
    ~Lori S.
    Thrilling Thursdays @Paisley Passions

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  63. SewPaperPaintOctober 4, 2010 at 7:48 AM

    Now that you're so gosh darn good at painting him, you should do another to face him and have yourself a pair of these beauties!!! ;0

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  64. Liz @ the Brambleberry CottageOctober 23, 2010 at 10:55 AM

    They say that "imitation is the sincerest form of flattery." Your imitation is quite flattering!

    Blessings,
    Liz @ the Brambleberry Cottage
    http://thebrambleberrycottage.blogspot.com

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  65. AnonymousApril 5, 2011 at 9:18 PM

    Lindy this is so incredible! Could you do a video tutorial on how you paint something like this? Nothing too big just so we get the idea!

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  66. SuzApril 10, 2011 at 8:04 AM

    That is one gorgeous rooster!
    Fondly.
    Suz

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  67. beekayMay 3, 2011 at 7:53 AM

    I'm so glad I found your blog! It's so full of gorgeous creativity! Thank you for sharing your projects - so inspiring!

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