Animal Wednesday

It is that time of the year when I spend a lot of time and energy in the garden.  I like to get the flower beds ready for the growing season. In the evening when I come in and collapse in a chair I grab my garden journal and write what goes on during the day. I have done few sketches.

I found an old wasp nest. It won't be long and the wasps will be out and about. I also found an old egg case of a bag worm.  This one was actually on a deciduous tree rather than an evergreen where I usually find them. I first drew it with colored pencils. I didn't quite like it. So I tried with micron pen. Didn't quite like that either but here it is.

Luna has also felt the effects of being outside in the fresh air most of the day. She has actually plopped down long enough for me to try to sketch her. She doesn't like for people to stare at her so I don't get an opportunity to sketch her often.

I hope everyone is able to get out in this lovely spring weather and enjoy living.  Happy Animal Wednesday.  For more animal drawings go to Mim's here.

Animal Wednesday - Crows

This Animal Wedensday I had to show you one of the images that stuck in my mind from our Christmas Bird Count Saturday.  It was a flock of crows that were happily scarfing up on a rack of ribs.  It must have been a coyote or some other smaller creature that didn't quite make it across the road.  Happily its death was not in vain. It kept this flock of crows fed and hard telling how many other animals during this awful cold spell we are going through here.

Animal Wednesday - Black Flamingo

A friend of mine had a party. I knew she had asked for some black flamingos for Christmas (long story) for a good cause.  So as a thank you I made this card.  Happy Animal Wednesday.

I will have to say today's animal is another in my bee series.  This one happens to be Gary's Bee. Soon I won't have any bees to paint.  It is supposed to be unusually cool the next couple of nights. Happy Animal Wedensday to all.

Animal Wednesday-Red-bellied Woodpecker

I know that before we actually depart on our vacation you are all going to get sick of hearing about the impending trip. I just can't hardly wait. Even though it is more than two weeks before we depart. Happy Animal Wednesday.

Yes, on the front of the book in the picture is a Red-bellied Woodpecker. You can enlarge the photo to see it better. No it isn't an exotic bird but I hope to see some more unusual birds when we are in the Rio Grande Valley of TX. I mentally packed Monday. Made my list. I will be checking it from time to time. Adding, subtracting to the list of "needs". I won't be hampered by space restrictions of flying because we will be driving. A long drive no doubt but I won't mind. We found that your Guide book was ancient. We obviously haven't been down there in a few years. We will have to get a new one. That is ok. It is part of the anticipation of the trip. New books, new clothes, new journals, new paints, new pencils, new pens...

Animal Wednesday - Painted Lady

A watercolor of a Painted Lady. My Dearly Beloved took this picture of the butterfly out in our garden. Sherry asked me if I do butterflies. I do but not usually on this scale. This is a half sheet of watercolor paper so it is big. I had to do big to get all the detail in it. Butterflies are full of wonderful detail. I become obcessed with detail. It is a curse sometimes. I have ruined many paintings and drawings with detail. Sigh~~

Animal Wednesday

This is Vinny. He visits with us when his Mom and Dad are out of town. He and Luna are great friends even though he very small and she is very tall. Vinny is a lively boy. This is done in colored pencils.

Animal Wednesday - Puffin

Atlantic Puffin is the sketch for today. I found this in my sketchbook. I was going to do a birthday card for a friend that likes puffins. I was just getting a feel for the bird with this sketch. The card turned out much different, colorful for one thing. HAW

Animal Wednesday - Cat

I am always seeing pictures of animals that I really enjoy. I try to capture the feeling. I just love the picture that inspired this painting. You can see it on Gintonio's blog here. He has a couple of cats in his garden and they are featured on his blog occasionally. I made his kitty much fatter in this picture. Sorry kitty. None of us like to look fatter in pictures. Ha...

Animal Wednesday - Blue Jay

This Blue Jay is one of the first paintings I did in a watercolor class that I took a couple of years ago. I have always liked it. I was afraid to paint the background at this time. I am getting a little braver. You will probably notice that I like to paint birds when you come to see what I post for Animal Wedensday. I will try to diversify somewhat but I can't promise.