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Mine

By on July 9, 2015

Remember the animated movie, “Finding Nemo”? The entire time I painted this bird, I thought of the silly seagulls in the movie, saying over and over again, “Mine,” as they placed dibs on their next meal. Hence the title of this Thursday’s smally (my name for my little 8×8 watercolors). I took a pic of this seagull last year, while vacationing on the Oregon Coast.

Mine, original watercolor on gesso-covered watercolor paper, 12x12 matted, $50

Mine, original watercolor on gesso-covered watercolor paper, 12×12 matted, $50

You’ve gotta love his somewhat spacey expression. The textural blue background and rock he stands on is a great contrast to his smooth feathers and the lemon yellow edge hit by the morning light. Happy Thursday everyone!

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The Discussion

By on February 26, 2015

An intense discussion ensued between two chickadees. One would pop into the bird house, then flit out and discuss her findings in rapid-fire chickadese. He would respond in kind, go in and glance around, then sweep out and voice his thoughts. He was clearly the engineer-type, noting wind direction, structure, and load-bearing issues. She concerned herself with safety, warmth, and sunlight (not to mention those pretty flowers painted on the sides). This went on throughout the day as our chickadee pair pondered whether or not my birdhouse would do for the raising of chicks. It was difficult not to imagine their conversation, as animated as they were. Turns out, they constructed a nest inside and successfully raised a happy brood of 3 chicks!

So in anticipation of spring, I offer up my small little painting this Thursday, called “Flowered Birdhouse”.

Flowered Bird House, 8x8 watercolor on gessoed paper, $40

Flowered Bird House, 8×8 original watercolor on gessoed paper, $40. Prints available.

Happy Thursday, everyone!!

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Thirty-Dollar Thursday Hummingbird

By on June 19, 2014

Thirty-Dollar Thursday is here! Okay, so last week I had a request:  How about a hummingbird, Sarah? Sure thing, but trying to get those little critters to hold still while I snapped off a photo or two? Impossible. Especially with my somewhat-lacking-photo-taking-abilities. I mean, I pretend and all, but when you start talking F-stop and iso-whatever, my eyes glaze over and some sort of brain fog rushes in. Coming to my rescue? My photo guru brother (yo, bro, thanks for the amazing pics of hummingbirds!). So here’s the deal. Never, have I ever, had so much fun painting. Okay, just kidding. But really, this little bird? So cute! I will have to do more hummingbirds. And send me more ideas, everyone! Ya’ll think of fun things to paint, okay? Below, check out the first wash:

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Hummingbird in progress. First wash. You will notice how much more the hummingbird “pops” in the final painting, due to darkening the values behind the bird.

Final painting, after deepening the values behind the bird and tightening up details:

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Hummingbird, A Moment. Final. 8×8 watercolor on gessoed watercolor paper.

My cute little hummingbird. Even though I have them here in Oregon, they always remind me of Colorado. Mom and Dad’s place.  Anyhoo, she’s available today only for $30, usually $50. Original watercolor painting on 140# gessoed watercolor paper. See that cool texture in there? That’s the textured gesso underpainting. This painting is 8×8, matted to fit into a 12×12 frame. Shipping not included. Unframed.

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