Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Spring Blue

Spring Blue

Pastel, 6x6 on Wallis

The blue birds have built a nest in either our bird house or our neighbor's for a number of year, and several generations come and go to our bird feeder. Though they are a daily sight, their colors never cease to dazzle. 
I began this particular bird last autumn, but when I finished, there was something just not quite right.  Today I added three touches of white and black to enhance his eye and to adjust his beak. Now I think he is finished, but it's no longer autumn but spring.

Standing Tree 001 - 2 Peter 3:18

Line and wash, 7.5 x 5.5 Line and wash on watercolor paper - study in a stately tree that has faced the tests of time and continues to grow ...