Day 16 - "Sunset Blue 2"

"Sunset Blue 2", 11"x30", acrylic on gessoed watercolor paper

Worked on another larger format painting yesterday.  It's hard to photograph these, they are on gessoed watercolor paper, so I can't just prop it up to photograph.  I like the texture of this surface, but it's taking some getting used to.  Using acrylic paints, I have work pretty fast to do the blending.  I tried adding a touch of flow medium to loosen it up, and that helped some, I may try some of the slow drying medium next time.  I still haven't quite figured out how I will frame these!

Day 13 - "Sunset Blue"

"Sunset Blue", 5"x7", watercolor

Missed a couple of days because school started back, so I'm trying to get at least one done tonight.  Loved the photo I took of this heron taking flight late in the evening, I could just barely see the lights and darks of his body.  More of him soon.

Day 5 - Bayside Blue #3

Bayside Blue #3, 7"x5" watercolor

Boy, when I decide to do a series... Oh well, maybe I'll get a few more of these guys painted!  Still looking at and working on the proportions of those very long legs...

Day 4 - "Bayside Blue #2"

Bayside Blue #2, 7"x5" watercolor

Another bird from the Bay!  I love seeing these guys on my pier, and am amazed at their stealth when fishing.  When they fly away, they honk!
These small paintings are a warm-up for some larger bird paintings in my very near future!

Day 3 - "Bayside Blue"

"Bayside Blue" 7"x5" watercolor

I wanted to focus on some of the wildlife I have photographed at our home at the edge of a brackish bay.  When we bought the home, the home inspector remarked that this area was a major flyway for many bird species.  We see Blue Herons fairly regularly, but we are always excited when we see these big guys on our pier (which is broken, but still a great place for birds to perch!).
I hope to share many of these birds, other wildlife, and flowers in the month to come through these paintings.
Enjoy!
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