I was taking a walk the other day and spotted this large bird:
Although it was a little far away, it really seems to be a bald eagle – from the silhouette and the white head, etc. I know we have them in the area, but I hadn’t expected to see one, since they seem so solitary. And somewhat mythical, in an American sort of way. *grin*
This watercolor painting was an experiment of sorts – I did no planning or sketching for this, just started painting, used a one-inch brush (mostly), and didn’t let myself stop and think too much. The finished product took under two hours, with much of that waiting for certain areas of the painting to dry before proceeding. It’s nice to do some fast and furious watercolors sometimes!
I know these flowers probably aren’t technically the kind normally used in leis, but the completed image really reminded me of Hawaii. I was also very happy with the layering effect that comprised the background texture – another experiment within an experiment! 😉 Oh, and click on the above link or click here for framed or unframed fine art prints.
I also put this painting on various products in my gift shop – journals, mugs, SIGG bottles, totes, t-shirts, ceramic tiles, etc. – click any of the images below to check everything out…
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I love it when I have the opportunity to put a pun or double meaning in a title of a photograph or painting – I called this ‘industrial’ themed macro photograph “Bridgework”:
First because it’s actually a closeup shot of the crenelated metal seam on each side of a paved bridge that allows for contraction and expansion during weather temperature extremes. Second because this seam looks like teeth or could be like the bridgework dentists sometimes perform on gaps in teeth. *grin* I also liked the contrast between the gritty, sandy dirt and the patterning in the dark grey metal.
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I’m so glad this shot came out. I focused on the close-up raindrops on the window instead of the sunset and tree silhouettes in the background because it reminded me of staring out a window and daydreaming.
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Another photo from when there was snow – I think this might be the last one! I think.
This little red squirrel is getting entirely too comfortable, as he knows that until we open the sliding glass door to chase him off, he’s completely safe from us.
