Hay Fox! 6"x6" oil on canvas

I really like this sculpture because it is all moulded hay that has been painted and it has a very sculptural look.  I have decided that I need to tone down my color palette for these as the more saturated colors give them even more of that cartoonish look.  This sculpture is really huge!

Hay Turkey! oil on panel 7"x7"

 This hay sculpture was sponsored by the Vermont Gift and Garden Shop on Route 4 in Mendon.  They also did an albino tiger that is pretty cool.  I liked the angle of this one because of the good view of mountains. 

Hay Dog! oil on canvas 6"x6"

In Killington each fall there is an event that features lots of hay sculptures sponsored by local businesses.  They are pretty impressive, if also kitch and corny.  I decided to paint them this year.  I am wondering how to do it without them looking so cartoonish....we will see over the next few days.

P.S. Remember I am giving away a painting at the end of Oct. to someone who leaves a comment on my blog.