House Finch
House Finch 8×8
I don’t see finches very often, so when I do, I feel lucky. As I sit here looking out at the winter rain pouring down, it is nice to think of a warm spring day when I might get to see one again.
Jan 17
Two or Three Crows
Three Crows 8″ x 8″and Two Crows 3″ x 3″.
A tiny painting can sometimes be a great study for something larger. I painted the 3″ painting with my usual series of tiny paintings for Christmas, then the larger one.
Nov 28
Cardinal
Cardinal 8″ x 8″
Here’s something to brighten up our grey winter. And I finally remembered to take a photo of my work at the Corner Cup.
Cedar Waxwing
Cedar Waxwing 8″ x 8″
This painting and many more are now on display at Corner Cup in Vancouver (corner of 4th and Blenheim).
Spotted Towhee
Spotted Towhee 8″ x 8″ Available on Etsy.
I see lots of these guys in the park, usually foraging under the bushes. Easy to recognize with their beady orange eyes.
Red-winged Blackbird
Red-winged Blackbird 8″ x 8″
I did something different with the background here. I’m not sure if I like it, or if it looks like some crazy 70’s wallpaper.
Oct 16
Black-capped Chickadee
Black-capped Chickadee 8″ x 8″ Available on Etsy
Here come the birds. I am very lucky to live in a place where birds stay year-round. Lots of ideas and inspiration for little bird paintings to come.
Northern Flicker
Northern Flicker 8″ x 8″ Available on Etsy.
When I look at the paintings I’ve completed over the past year or so, I notice a trend. I seem to be going back to the subject matter that I loved throughout my childhood and teens. Horses, pets, birds and wildlife. It hasn’t been intentional. They are fun, and one leads to the next until I have a series of animals.
It’s fun to compare the new to the old. This is a sketch from many years ago.
