Friday, November 4, 2011

BENNY
























8x8" oil on cradled hardboard $85

SOLD

Ok, I'll admit it, I'm hooked on the smooth surface of the hardboard. Benny's made an appearance here before but I thought he deserved an encore, a smoother sailing encore shall we say. Why Benny? Haven't a clue. He's just got that Benny vibe and since he wasn't very forthcoming with information about himself, I thought I'd respect his choice to remain aloof. Wouldn't want to make him angry.

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33 comments:

  1. Monica BurnetteNovember 4, 2011 at 1:51 PM

    Benny is faaaaabulous!

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  2. Robie BenveNovember 4, 2011 at 2:06 PM

    OK, you should stop taking macro photos of animals and say they are paintings! Just kidding! This is absolutely phenomenal! I don't know how you do it, your art is amazing!

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  3. Crystal CookNovember 4, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Lol! :) Love this post Suzanne. And WOW Benny is STUNNING! I love all the intricate details, he looks like ge's glowing. Just gorgeous. :)

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  4. r garriottNovember 4, 2011 at 3:49 PM

    Gaaahhh! Where's my swatter? Your yellow jacket is frighteningly real! ( :

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  5. Diana Moses BotkinNovember 4, 2011 at 4:16 PM

    This guy looks so inviting, even though I know he is not cuddly. You painted another fun one, Suzanne.

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  6. Carrie Waller WatercolorsNovember 4, 2011 at 7:23 PM

    Wow!! Benny is Bad Ass!!! The smooth surface is serving you well, just when I thought you couldn't get any better:)

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  7. Dana CooperNovember 4, 2011 at 8:10 PM

    Benny and a smooth hardboard equals a winning painting Suzanne!

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  8. Diana MarshallNovember 5, 2011 at 1:23 AM

    Another winner, even a pesky wasp looks great when painted by your brush!

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  9. -DonNovember 5, 2011 at 2:20 AM

    I know why Benny. 'Cause he's got his jets ready to go. Uh oh, now I'm singing Elton John in my head... Benny, Benny, Benny, Benny and the jets... Great job, Suz, as always!

    -Don

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  10. Brenda FergusonNovember 5, 2011 at 3:28 AM

    Look at those eyes! There's a lot going on even in that tiny space! Amazing. Period.
    Bren

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  11. AnonymousNovember 5, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Look at those incandescent eyes! Gorgeous work as always, Suz.

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  12. Bruce ShermanNovember 5, 2011 at 5:41 AM

    Hi there Suzanne!... Benny packs quite a visual wallop here... in his yellow (dinner) jacket!

    He's definitely an "upper"... if he's left to his own curious devices and tastings as a (usually unwanted) autumn dinner guest... BUT... a definite "downer"... when he uses venomous anger to demonstrate his displeasure!

    Better keep the "Bennydril" on hand!

    A great study Suzanne! Couldn't resist playing back!

    Good Painting!
    Warmest regards,
    Bruce

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  13. Studio at the FarmNovember 5, 2011 at 8:35 AM

    Good Morning, Gunkie!!

    Benny is a MOST handsome and striking wasp [yellowjacket?] Don't disturb him, but leave him a note from me, telling him what a good model he made for such a beauty of a painting.

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  14. maddyroseNovember 5, 2011 at 8:53 AM

    Benny hardly scares me at all. Love working on smooth board myself. Love painting on any smooth surface for that matter.

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  15. Sandra BusbyNovember 5, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    He certainly scares me!!! He is so good and so realistic that he has brought me out in a sweat, lol! I've never tried hard board yet. My favorite surface so far is canvas covered board, but I do intend to experiment in the future :0)

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  16. Kathy MallatNovember 5, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    I agree with Don...Benny and the Jets is all over this little guy. Clearly he's ready for take off! Absolutely fabulous, Suzanne!!

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  17. Jeanette JobsonNovember 5, 2011 at 5:21 PM

    Yep, I thought Benny and the Jets as soon as I saw this too! Benny is lovely (for a wasp). I love the vivid colours, so intense.

    Super insect paintings!

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  18. David TeterNovember 5, 2011 at 8:59 PM

    Yeah, your'e insects are great... you could definitely do those for National Geographic or some similar project if you wanted to.
    Crisp against the white.
    Tough to have a favorite, I love the yellow jackets and the ant.

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  19. David TeterNovember 5, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    ... and the catapillars,... the grasshopper (had one in my house for a week once, it would appear then hide, finally caught it and set it free... ��������♪♬ Born free... as free as the grass grows... )

    and ... hold on... the beetle, yeah, the beetle.

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  20. SYLVIANENovember 6, 2011 at 12:03 AM

    I love Benny's colours!

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  21. Pattie WallNovember 6, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    That blue and purple are so right for this yellow insect...they are so unwelcome here, but you have given it such regal-ness. I want to know how you keep thebrest of your surface so white??

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  22. mary maxamNovember 7, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Benny is just amazing as are all your insect friends. They are such a clear new viewpoint and the technique is tight without being uptight...I don't know how you do it!

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  23. Gary KeimigNovember 7, 2011 at 9:17 AM

    I think I know some of Bennys family and friends. Yep. don't upset him. Great job.

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  24. jsicignano2.blogspot.comNovember 7, 2011 at 11:37 AM

    Benny is one handsome guy. Well done.

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  25. Shirley FachillaNovember 7, 2011 at 1:30 PM

    Benny, like all his close relatives, has a very, very short fuse. That said how could the guy get angry with you! You made him positively debonair... well, as debonair as a slightly hairy little wasp can be.
    You did a super job with the yellow by the way.

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  26. hmuxoNovember 8, 2011 at 5:50 AM

    I love Benny! You are absolutely the "Queen" of the bees, Suzanne! Well done

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  27. Kathy CousartNovember 8, 2011 at 9:11 AM

    I immediately thought of "Benny...and the jets" Now I will have that song in my head allllll day:) Benny is amazing and am in awe of the talent that you have! Wow---Fun post- Have a great weekend too!

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  28. suzanneberryNovember 8, 2011 at 11:30 AM

    thank you everyone so very much for stopping by and leaving these very kind and generous comments! they mean more than you'll ever know!

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  29. UnknownNovember 8, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    As usual, excellent painting!

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  30. Vern SchwarzNovember 9, 2011 at 4:21 PM

    Suzanne, I think it was a critter that looked like this that made my throat constrict after it bit me. I should hate this painting, but it's fabulous.

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  31. RH CarpenterNovember 10, 2011 at 5:27 AM

    I never thought I'd say this but he's beautiful :) Perhaps the name comes from the song, Bennie and the Jetzzzzzzzz?

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  32. Angela SullivanNovember 10, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    He is certainly deserving of center stage. Wonderful work.

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  33. Kelley Carey MacDonaldNovember 13, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    You know, he DOES look a little shy - I agree, let's leave him to it. But he is so beautifully painted - don't you just LOVE gessobord???

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