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Another take on a background: lightly (maybe too lightly) painted branch shapes wet in wet; lifted/blotted a little here and there; and once it dried a little, added a few more branch shapes.
I like how chilly it feels.
But if that cardinal was in my yard, he'd be getting rained, not snowed, on.
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This one didn't work out so well. You know how sometimes when you start out wrongfooted, you just cant fix it. This looks overwrought to me ... though I like the pine cone and needles!
I like the "overwrought" bluejay of Dec.24th, it looks like the start of heavy snowfall and winter storm. It makes the bluejay look a little lonely, a little anxious. I always love to get your blog emails, seeing the paintings makes my day brighter.
ReplyDeleteOooo, I like your papa red better than mine - mine looks too. stiff. You have such a light touch with the birds. I like both of these and the cute little Carolina Wren, too!
ReplyDeleteMerry Christmas! I came upon your blog via Pinterest. I enjoy your sweet bird watercolors, and the botanicals. As one who dabbles in watercolor, I also appreciate your self critiques, which are modest and instructive. Thanks for sharing your work and thoughts.
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