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Encouraged by a few folks, I'm uploading this version too.

This is the original color version of this image: [link]

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I have some new fancy watercolor paper that I wanted to try. Because of the expense of the paper I decided I wanted to do a meaningful painting on it so I planned it out carefully and painted with my normal techniques. Well, this paper just didn't get along with me and we fought. My normal technique which serves me well on my other paper exploded into disaster and since I was using staining colors I knew I couldn't lift it all back off and re-do it. I was frustrated and felt as if I had wasted some expensive materials and two days worth of time. I think we all feel this way as artists sometimes!

This is a Red-Crowned Crane (Grus japonensis), as with my other crane paintings it is inspired from seeing these birds in person. This bird is also called the Japanese Crane, or Manchurian Crane. These fantastic cranes carry much symbolism on their winged shoulders for Asian countries, where they can be known as a symbol of luck, longevity and fidelity. Despite this, it is rare, and endangered, with probably less than 1,500 of them left in the wild.

You can learn more about them and how to help if you'd like by visiting the International Crane Foundation: [link]

10" x 16" Watercolor on cold press.

This piece is for sale! For price and more information, visit here: [link]
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~jenrain Apr 15, 2013
whatever dude!! i wish i could do that background on purpose!!!
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~Bekkita109 Jan 8, 2013
I absolutely love the background in this one. Nice work!
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~Raeve721 Dec 22, 2012  Hobbyist Traditional Artist
This is amazing!
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~lisalaughsalot Nov 28, 2012
beautiful!
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*Jasmine-Jean Jun 7, 2012  Professional General Artist
I actually love the colours!
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~Vampyre-Lover May 3, 2011
Stunning Work!!!
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Mood: Joy ~Jmuir Apr 22, 2011  Hobbyist Photographer
I like the variety of color in the background, I can't describe it but I just find more visually stunning than the previous one, there is just more going on in this picture

love it
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`hibbary Apr 8, 2011  Professional General Artist
I think both versions have merit.
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~0nceUpnATime Apr 5, 2011
The color is amazing, the details wonderful
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~AVA4Zinkovsky Apr 5, 2011
Good work.
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