Working from the background forward.
These birds were "sharing" the suet feeder, but it was obvious who was the boss, saying,
"It says Woodpecker suet!"
And he was right - it was woodpecker suet I had put out that morning. But the Grackle seemed to like it, too, sneaking around the corner from the Red-bellied Woodpecker, and hoping he wouldn't be seen stealing from "Big Red".
The first painting of The Birds of 2014.
It Says Woodpecker Suet!
Arches 140# cold press watercolor paper
11" x 15"
My intention for these bird portraits is to paint one on watercolor paper I've sketched the subject(s) on; and again with no drawing, just painting the same bird(s) on smaller paper.
6 comments:
I like that idea, Rhonda ... I was thinking something similar last night: that it'd be good practice to try painting birds without the drawing!
Love the expression on your woodpecker; it definitely says Back off!
Rhonda - what I so enjoy about this painting is that it tells a great story. Birds are such a delight to watch. I know the woodpeckers do love that suet...reminds me to get some for my feeders as well. Take care and have a lovely week-end. Stay warm.
I always love to see other artist's process.
I'm late to wish you a Happy New Year Rhonda - glad that you'll be painting more birds, they are such characters (as I think, are you!)
What a cool composition, Rhonda! I love this!!
You're doing a great job on your bird paintings, Laura :) Makes me want to loosen up on these and I hope I can if I continue throughout the month.
Debbie, thanks - birds are so much fun to watch.
Cathy, thanks so much!!
Sherry, I can't take much credit for the composition - I'm using a photo Sweetie took out the kitchen window. I have a lot of reference photos for many birds around the feeders.
Thanks, Introverted Art, for stopping by and for taking the time to comment.
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