Seagulls and Tupelo Honey

  How does a seagull painting and the Van Morrison song Tupelo Honey get on the same page?  I don't know, this guy just takes me back to the song.  I was 17 years old when I first heard it.   The song stirs up lots of emotions, old feelings.  Anyway, the bird is "sweet as Tupelo honey" to me, and to get that feeling from one of my paintings is "alright with me"

 https://www.etsy.com/listing/206666904

 

Betty

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Van Morrison

Tupelo Honey

 

 

I like the way you make me feel!

I have to say it,  I just love a white bird with an orange beak against a soft turquoise back ground.  Yes, I can paint different colored birds.  And yes, I can paint other back ground colors and scenes. And yes, I can paint a gray life like beak.  But I LIKE a white bird with an orange beak with
a soft turquoise back ground!    They make me feel good.

 

Available in my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/200949992

 

Betty

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In a pickle

Well, you might say I have been in a pickle concerning my painting blog.  I don't know why I was not the administrator for a period (which is why I haven't been blogging), or really why I am now, but anyway, I am glad to be back!  Speaking of pickles... I have painted some garden pieces lately!  I took some nice photos at a nearby garden, and today I want to share the cucumber painting with you.  I guess I like simple things, because this lone cucumber was just fantastic to me.  When I saw it hanging on the vine I knew it would be a painting. 

 Available in my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/197862180

 

Betty

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A sign from above

My Dad was a fox hunter.  The fox never got caught in a hunt, it was just pursued by the hounds for sport.  The gist of the hunt was to listen to the dogs bark as they chased the fox.  I was raised to believe that foxes were special and loved animals.  And oh so beautiful.  The red fox, not much surpasses that rich color and sleek body.  Getting a glimpse of a fox has always been special to me.  Last Friday, at a time that felt like a real low in my life I was heading out to my truck with a heavy heart.   As I trudged along I looked up to see an amazing red fox traveling slowly through the field across the road.  I stood in awe as he passed out of sight.   And as he disappeared I felt lighter, instantly more positive, having received the message "life is good, just look around and know things happen as they should".
My folks raised me to expect good things, but every now and then I still need some encouragement from them.  And once again, I got a sign from above.  And life is good.

 Betty

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Blue Eyes

The weather took a bit of a turn today, a cold snap I think you might say.  I had to close the windows and turn the heat on in the house.  I must say that made me a bit sad.  Perhaps that is what led me back to the Florida vacation pictures that I took in March.   Those pelicans, I got some really good photos of them.  And better yet, I got to study them closely.  They just sat VERY still and while they seemed somewhat cautious, they pretty much let me move in close and get acquainted with them.  I really enjoyed seeing their eyes up close.  Crystal blue eyes with pink surrounding them.  So pretty.  I painted a close up of this one.  The long beak and silver back was interesting, but I really wanted to show the eye.  I like him.

This painting is for sale in my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/188124348

 

Betty

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Heart full of soul

     I grew up with the kitchen radio on the local AM station broadcasting stock reports, obituaries and the swapshop.  Mom and Dad had control of the radio, so I was driving before I really got into music.  My husband still can't believe I had never heard of the Yardbirds, his favorite British group in 1964.  First of all, I was only 9 years old in 1964.  I was playing with baby dolls and jacks.  I am finally into Yardbirds.  Well, birds...watercolor birds.  The Yardbirds had a hit "Heart full of soul".   I think my bird has a heart full of soul too.  Look at that eye, he's got soul. 

Painting is available in my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/187289004/

 

Betty

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In a row

When I am in Florida I love to watch the birds.   I know there is a huge amount of beautiful blue water, endless sky, awesome boats, swaying palm trees and gaggles of interesting people but I like to watch the birds.  I am so impressed by their calm passing of time, just sitting.  They do a little grooming, take a nap, squawk some, but mostly just sit.  Just sitting in the sun.  I love to see several of them occupying the same railing or deck.  They sit for a while then calmly fly away, moving on to the next spot where they sit.  I painted this watercolor from a photo I took in Florida recently.  It gives me a very peaceful feeling.  I hope you enjoy it too. 

Painting is for sale in my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/187114790/

 

Betty

Thank you for sharing in this little slice of my life