Went bird watching today in and around Brookside gardens. Didn't see anything too exciting, just the usuals: a few different woodpeckers, white-throated sparrows, cardinals, etc. But still a nice trip.
This song sparrow had a very pretty song and was really the only decent bird shot I got. The photos I got of the white-throated sparrows are decent enough to paint from - they are attractive birds, maybe I'll paint one soon.
The earliest blooming plants were out and that was nice to see.
A patch of snowdrops
Helleborus
Witch hazel is fun to photograph. I think I want one in my yard at some point. Here are a few shots of it.
This was a flowering bulb I don't remember seeing before called Winter Aconite. Low growing and very bright.
I put up a new original watercolor for sale at my Etsy Shop. Check out the listing for more info. Also should have some more bird paintings up in the next few days/weeks.
This is my first linoleum cut - its a Common Tern. The carving was easier than I expected and the printing was harder than I expected. I can already tell I will enjoy the carving and the printing will annoy me... especially when I upgrade to oil based inks.
New large 11x14" whale print available at my Etsy Shop. This one is a rocky coast scene with a lighthouse, 6 whales, and other ocean creatures. I'll be adding an 8x10" size tomorrow.
This song sparrow had a very pretty song and was really the only decent bird shot I got. The photos I got of the white-throated sparrows are decent enough to paint from - they are attractive birds, maybe I'll paint one soon.
A patch of snowdrops
Helleborus
