Easter Chick

When I was young it wasn't unusual for parents to give their children live baby chicks, ducks, or bunnies for Easter. Why, I am not sure. The kids got tired of taking care of them within a week which meant the parents were stuck with the chore. When they got tired of the job and if the animal hadn't died yet they had to find a place to dump the innocent little creatures.

The feathers were the easiest part of this painting. The legs and feet were very hard. If I ever want to get this correct I will need to paint a whole farmyard full of chicks. Not seeing that happening.

Sweet Peas

This seems like sweet peas would be simple but I found 

it a difficult subject. Perhaps because I am not that familiar 

with the plant. The finished image is 9.25 x 6 inches 

on Arches hot press 300 g/m (140 lb) watercolor paper.

Spring Bouquet 1

This was my last watercolor painting done in March. 

I had set myself a goal of twelve watercolors 

for the year, averaging one a month. But since 

I got behind, painted three little florals in March.

Thought that this little painting would work better as a card. 

So I turned it into a 5.5 inch square card to give 

to someone special. Can't say who, 

that would ruin the surprise.

Agapanthus

I found this flower hard to paint because it was painted from a photo someone else took and I am not familiar with the flower. But when you need to stay at home you go with what is available. The original flower appears to be very beautiful and look forward to seeing one in real life. This painting was done on 9x12" (23 cm x 31 cm) Arches Aquarelle hot press watercolor block.

Calla Lily

Red Calla Lilly on Fabriano acquarello extra white hot press 140 lb paper (9"x12"). 

Art Mythos, pages 22-23

Moonlight Forest

This is the first of a series of three forest works. The camera

misses the touches of frost on some of the trees 

and warm glow of the full moon.

Art Mythos I, pages 16-17

Kimono I

This was the in the Kimono series. Durning the printing process

the rice paper took on a well worn silk like appearance of 

an ancient Japanese kimono.