Nesting Time

 

It pleases me to paint small birds. These two are Painted Buntings. The composition came from a desire to marry the colors in the birds to the foliage for a cohesive look. I have an East Palatka Holly tree in my yard, planted to attract birds to my property. This time of year the tree fills with red berries and is quite attractive.....to me and to the birds. This foliage added the right touch along with the nest and the suggestion of future baby birds hatching. The proud parents happily await the big day.

Watercolor 12 x 16
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Back in the Day

 

It brings so many memories back to me, painting this old bicycle. The plain fact is, I still have my old bicycle. It is now over 25 years old and I have more than 5,000 miles on the odometer. I tried purchasing a new bike when we moved to Florida but I just didn't like how I sat. Wasn't comfortble. Got the old one refurbished instead and I happily ride it around, doing about 5 miles at a time. The painting is of an old cottage at Edenlawn in Jensen Beach and yes, the rusty old bike was leaning against the tree like it had been there for many moons!

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