Laurie Hardin: Little Hooty Owl

Monkey-Cats Studio

These are the reason for "Monkey-Cats" Studio receiving the name. Pretty cute when they were kittens but they are now 9 years old, still think they are kittens and try to fit in the same spaces on my studio table. For some reason these two have very long tails like a monkey and received the nickname monkey boys from my husband. We are sure they can swing upside down by those tails! Their real names are Jake and Elwood, after the Blues Brothers, because they try to do the right thing but they are just naughty.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Little Hooty Owl

This is my first attempt at a little owl figure for Halloween, and he isn't quite there yet. He needs to be "monkey-catted" up a bit more before I'm satisfied so I'm sketching out ways to try to make that happen. I'm finding out it's hard to make an owl beak smile......

especially when I think of owls as being so worldly and wise, but I have some ideas so we will see how the next sculpt goes!

In the meantime have a great weekend and enjoy the spring weather!

Laurie

13 comments:

~Tonya said...: You sure are on your way, Laurie! I think he looks neat...but you are the creator and I can't wait to see what you do to "Monkey-Cat" him up! LOL

Have a great weekend.
~Tonya; April 16, 2010 at 5:03 PM
~Tonya said...: I had a bit of a thought....when I made fabric owls, I made slits for eyes, somewhat like cats. I know that would change the look a bit. Just a lil something, I thought I would share.

~T; April 16, 2010 at 5:07 PM
yoborobo said...: Hi Laurie! I'm thinking he looks pretty darn Monkey-Catted right now. I like his expression - he's very intelligent. ;) Happy weekend to you! xox Pam; April 16, 2010 at 5:10 PM
Monkey-Cats Studio said...: That's my problem Pam...he looks intelligent and most of my crazy characters look...well, crazy or a little silly!! Ahhhh-ha!! Thank you my dear!!

Tonya, I sketched a slit eye too, but ended up with this eye after going through several different stages of the eye evolution. Something to consider on the next one!!!
Laurie; April 16, 2010 at 5:21 PM
Anonymous said...: I think he's fabulous!
Crazy? That's in a good way! : ); April 16, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Unknown said...: Laurie I think je is AWESOME...he could be the wise keeper of the Halloweenie time with ur crazy crew. The mayor of sorts...I love the way he looks.

Have a great weekend.
xoxo; April 16, 2010 at 6:52 PM
Liz Revit said...: Laurie, your owl looks so cool. I love his face. Have a great weekend!; April 16, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Jennifer MacNeill said...: Love him!; April 16, 2010 at 8:34 PM
Unknown said...: I think that tall hat and jazzy bow tie have Monkey Catted him quite nicely! Super! - Deb; April 16, 2010 at 9:09 PM
LDahl said...: I love seeing you create!; April 17, 2010 at 3:23 PM
Jorge de Rojas said...: Laurie, he is wonderful! the layering of colors is just so painterly.; April 17, 2010 at 8:39 PM
Melissa Valeriote said...: Little Hooty is a cutie pa tootie! Love his BIG top hat!; April 19, 2010 at 10:03 PM
HowlingMoonDesigns said...: FABULOUS!!!!! He's awesome Laurie!

Hugs,
Candy; April 22, 2010 at 9:08 AM