The problem with the loony
When The 30 in 30 Challenge facilitates the need and opportunity to paint every day. I love the discipline it creates for me. The dedication. And most of all the support and encouragement from family and friends. And the fact I had to get super organized with ideas and art supplies. Speaking of art supplies, has anyone else noticed how expensive they have gotten since the Loonie plunged?
The only personal challenge is that we eat at ridiculous times…no wait, we do that anyway.
Day 8 “Welcome Visitor”
I really think the only think trickier that painting with red in watercolour is painting red in Acrylic! I think this handsome cardinal was work the effort.
Day 9 “Snow Day”
This sweet little bird was so patiently waiting it;s turn at the feeder. It was so interesting to watch them. They would feed with the chickadees but when one if it’s own kind would try to join in, they would get into an airborne flapping match.
Day 10 “Snowy Morning”
Little companion painting for Snow Day. They look sweet beside each other. All fluffed up and waiting for their turn at the feeders. While canaries are so sweet.
Day 11 “Seeds For Me”
This chickadee cutie was painted by special request as a companion piece for “At the Feeder” painted last week.
Day 12 “Mourning Glory”
I have to admit that this painting has taken the most amount of time so far. Two nights painting – phew. This fella was sitting in our grape vines near the feeder. I think guarding it from other birds so he can have all the seeds to himself. Mourning Doves are greedy and messy feeders. Good thing they are beautiful. My husband would dispute the beauty thing because of the mess they create – all the time!
Day 13 “Goosey Goosey Gander”
Ampersand Aquabord is one of my favourite surfaces for acrylic – even over Gessobord. It is so much more versatile for me. You can easily use acrylics like watercolors for an interesting effects. I even used some frisket – have to admit I was a bit nervous – but it worked out fine. Get nervous every time I try this, unsure why. Once this challenge is over, I will do a “how to” blog post on the process I use.
Anyway – I named this little painting what I did because it sounds fun – but thinking I have two ganders and one goose. Oh well…most people will not know …I hope.
Day 14 “Looking Back”
I cannot help but think this handsome crow was posing for me – standing there so tall and proud with all it’s feathers very neat and smooth.
Special requests
I ma getting a number of special requests for certain birds – if you would like to see something painted (especially if you would like to purchase it) just let me know – no obligation. If I have reference photos that I have taken, I will consider the request.