Inspired by Dogs & Nature
One of my favorite subjects – dogs. These are all watercolor paintings. Border Collie at Rest – but still paying attention, which is truly a defining characteristic of the breed. Sitting Border Collie Old English Sheepdog French Bulldog Airedale Terrier Australian Shepherd
I’ve been busy painting, and would like to share some of my latest holiday images. . These snowmen are 4×4″ and make great party favors or stocking stuffers! . . , . , . . Merry, Merry to You! These original watercolor paintings are… Continue Reading “Holiday Images in Original Watercolor”
Tomorrow is Thanksgiving in my country. It’s a time for reflection and focus upon everything for which I am grateful. Gratitude. I am grateful, oh so grateful, that I am surrounded by Nature and all Her Brilliance, curious shapes, and interesting strategies to support… Continue Reading “Gratitude”
I’m not always the biggest fan of Social Media. However, I’ve learned that it’s possible to put filters on the information that I receive (to at least some level of control.) One can’t prevent being exposed to content that is just plain bad for… Continue Reading “Following My Passion”
Here’s a small study of the backside of the birds I’ve been observing recently. On a normal day, I’d be a bit disappointed when I don’t catch a bird facing the lens. However, I actually find these photos quite interesting. I’ve always felt that… Continue Reading “A Different Perspective”
It’s been a while since I have posted here. Unfortunately, Robert and I came down with COVID and are slowly on the mend. It’s meant that I’ve had very little energy and become exhausted doing little to nothing! There was one upside to this… Continue Reading “Autumn Art”
A Milkweed Pod – releasing the future generation A Monarch Butterfly Feasts on the Sweetness of a Rotting Apple Milkweed Seeds Await a Lift on the Next Breeze Goldenrod Washes Its Hue Across the Fields Pennsylvania Leatherwing Beetles on Late Flowering Thoroughwort Cheerful Sunflower… Continue Reading “Nature’s September Brilliance”
Migration is underway. Birds that spent their summer raising chicks in places as far as northern Canada are stopping by for a bit of rest and a good meal as they continue on their journey to warmer climates. Fortunately, we can offer those accommodations.… Continue Reading “Recent Visitors”
Don’t worry little one. Soon you will be the most handsome bird in the meadow. Tammie Rogers This is a juvenile Indigo Bunting. His magnificent indigo blue feathers are just coming in underneath the drab brown feathers in which he was fledged. . .… Continue Reading “Ugly Ducking”
Full Transparency: After experiencing a handful of similar queries and criticisms regarding the size of our FarmGoneWild Bluebird houses, another comment landed in my Etsy Shop inbox from someone simply called Joe. I began drafting a response which was, most likely, far more information… Continue Reading “What a Bird Needs”