For The Birds
6x6in oil on canvas panel SOLD
Artist Note
I was sitting on the patio
at a local cafe
and one of these little guys
came right on up to me
came right on up to me
and took food right
out of my hand.
Talk about socialized...
and a bit cheeky!
out of my hand.
Talk about socialized...
and a bit cheeky!
Love these little birds...cheeky or otherwise! Delightful painting! Makes me smile!
ReplyDeleteHappy to hear it makes you smile.
DeleteI was thinking of you yesterday as I was "dissipating" my edges! Love your word. Can't wait to see what is next.
Friendly for food!
ReplyDeleteYou captured nicely the plumpness of their little bird forms. Always such lovely coloring too. The birds do get sort of up close and personal don't they? I have a story about a bird and my cinnamon roll while on vacation in Hawaii...:)
PS-I posted yesterday-I saw that you had mentioned it. Took me awhile this week:)
Surely are plump and I know why...little robbers! Sweet ones though.
ReplyDeleteThe latest painting from your water series is most likely my favorite so far. Cohesive and powerful it has a strong message on a worrisome issue. Well done!
have enjoyed seeing your recent posts Julie but sometimes when I have the time to comment blogger doesn't play ball and I quit trying but I am still viewing.
ReplyDeleteThe whole situation with blogger changing the "friends connect" is an unfriendly customer service move by Google. I am grateful you are still viewing Lorraine.
DeleteYour new floral is a wonderul painting and it shows how different techniques can affect our paintings.
These little guys have personality! Had a bird inside an airport once sit on a chair next to me while I drew it.
ReplyDeleteWoww - really that close...I would love that/ I can sit and draw on the deck but the feeders are about 5 feet away.
DeleteI really enjoyed seeing your spring flowers peeking out, Sharon but the words had a positive message that I really liked.
hi Julie,
ReplyDeleteI just love how you have captured that pure spring light in this subtle and understated palette. The subject is such a joy as well. love it.
Good to see you back blogging. I love your start on the floral. How you paint white is your strong point.
DeleteThanks for the visit.
Aggressive little birdies. I really love your painting of them and the crows in the post before. These two look they are having a good time together.
ReplyDeleteHang on to your sandwich!
LOL...funny! I am loving your shirt series - a genuine wowsie type reaction.
DeleteCan't wait to see the piece you are working on. The photos of the props have me intrigued.
This is tops! Love the colors, light, composition and texture. Great colors in the shadows.
ReplyDeleteLovely comment - thanks Carol. I am amazed you can paint people and cows equally well. The anatomy looks spot on too. You rock!
DeleteValidates you being trust worthy. Lovely little painting Julie.
ReplyDeleteHi, dear Blanche - well I never thought of that. Come to think of it...they didn't bother my friend. She is wonderful with all animals. Mother earth type.
Deletehave you run out of steam after a great start to the year...nothing new on your blog. Hope you are painting.
What a sweet painting, and how fun the little scamps were so bold! I really like the point of view you've selected, as well as how you used the contrast of sunlight and shadows for an appealing composition.
ReplyDeleteHow nice of you to comment after a busy weekend. How did your demo go?
DeleteGlad you noticed the contrast...I needed the shadow for design strength.
This is a perfect little painting. I love everything about it. Especially the shadows!
ReplyDeleteHa - the shadows. I just explained to Helene, above, about them. Thanks for liking the painting.
DeleteI am seeing more about the Cuba painting trip in other places. You are so lucky you could go. The painting you have on your blog is fabulous and I hope you show some more. Your work is so GOOD!
the seagulls do that around here :/ if your not careful they will fly right into you and grab your lunch
ReplyDeleteyay more birds :D
You have gulls where you live? Are you by the sea?
DeleteWE have a certain Ring Billed gulls winter in the El Paso area.
I see them in the fields. They are certainly not social in that setting.
I do remember sitting on the beach in California and they would swoop on down for food. Big and bold.
Loved seeing your sketch of the cassette. You amaze me.
there are gulls everywhere lol we are about half an hour from the North sea, but 10 mins from a loch. About half an hour from the Tay, so surrounded by water and all kind of different types of gulls. you get the big Herring Gulls, and you don't want to mess with those big guys lol, they take your fries, they can have them
DeleteI'm loving your bird series!!! Some of them are really so brazen. I've seen some swipe sandwiches right out of people's hands.
ReplyDeleteThanks Joan. I have not had much practice with the birds on their own so it is interesting for me.
DeleteNeat to see your watercolor sketch of the ice cream shop. ..made me want a cone!
Beautiful colors on their feathers, Julie...Nice work!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Hilda? how are you doing? All healed and painting on another masterpiece I hop.
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