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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Just another day in Paradise

Lounging in the sun on a dock surrounded by water, palm trees and sand, that is pretty much paradise in my book.   Well, this guy does it everyday I expect.  I photographed him recently and could hardly wait to paint him.  He makes me happy!

This painting is available in my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/184060606
 

Betty

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Blue Heron Day

It was a blue heron day.  Not the blue heron on the dock day, but photos of that bird becoming a painting day.  And that is not bad.  It's been a long winter, and I am looking forward to sitting on the patio days watching the lake birds.  This heron is brighter than the guy in the photo, but he looks summery, and that is what I needed today!  I hope you enjoy him.

this painting is available in my Etsy shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/179997741

 

 Betty 

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Composed

Composed definition, calm; tranquil; serene.  Such nice words.  Calm, tranquil, serene.  Who doesn't want that.  I don't fully understand it, but painting seagulls helps me stay composed.  True with most of my watercolor painting, but the seagulls always do it.  The quiet colors, the bird's demeanor, and the memories of peaceful time at the beach always equates to calm, tranquil and serene for me.  I can nearly hear the ocean rolling in, rolling out.  That calming constant that always seems to bring life into perspective.  With all of that said, I have to admit I used "Compose blue" for the background color in this piece and that is how he got his name.  But it did get me to thinking about what painting does for me, and that is good!

Painting is available in my Etsy Shop

https://www.etsy.com/listing/179420246

 

Betty

Thank you for sharing in this little slice of my life