Another Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird (3) 8″ x 8″
I’m much happier with this black bird than I was with the last pair.
May 12
Apr 15
Red-winged Blackbirds
Red-winged blackbirds 14″ x 11″
It took me a long time to finish this painting. I had trouble with the background. There were too many little shapes and colours and it was too complicated. This is the simplified version, so you can imagine how busy it was before. Not my favourite painting.
Tree Sparrows
Eurasian Tree Sparrows 14″ x 11″
Cedar Waxwing
Cedar Waxwing 8″ x 8″
I’ve gotten a little behind on my posting over the Christmas season. Here’s one from last month.
Chickadee
Black-capped Chickadee 8″ x 8″
I clearly have a thing for Chickadees, since this is the third one I’ve painted recently. I’m pretty happy with how they’ve turned out. And even happier that one has sold!
Starling
Starling 8″ x 8″
Once again I was challenged by the shiny, shimmery, iridescence of feathers. I was trying to capture all of the colours that were reflected back from his feathers, but also wanted to show how shiny he was. I don’t think I succeeded (but I like how the head turned out).
Rufous Hummingbird
Rufous Hummingbird 8″ x 8″
After my previous hummingbird fail, I wasn’t sure how this one would go. I find the shiny iridescent feathers difficult to paint. What colour do I choose for something that looks green and orange at the same time? Keeping it simple works best for me. Paint less colours instead of more, and let your imagination fill in the rest.
Robin
Robin 8″ x 8″
Sep 8
A barn and a robin
Tiny paintings 3″ x 3″
This has not been the most productive summer, artwise. I did manage to complete these two little paintings for my aunt (to give to my other aunt). Thanks to Sandy for motivating me to get something done!
