Northern Flicker Watercolor

"Northern Flicker"

I saw this bird for the first time last year in my garden.  I saw him again yesterday, so I thought I would paint him.  He is such a unique bird, so colorful and quite a bit bigger than all the birds I normally see.

Update 2018.  I see a lot of these flickers in the park next to my house. I just wish I had the opportunity to take a photo.  I also realized that I painted the above photo with grapes on the stems....at the time I believe it was spring, and grapes don't grow until the fall....my bad.

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Art Journal Page 1

Hi,
I started my art journal today and I am really getting into it. Its so much fun to just experiment with colors and techniques. I would encourage it so much for any artist. I was given some wonderful tips on how to start my journal by using an old book, from a friend at Creative Souls. Here is her blog. Thanks so much! I went straight down to the mission store in my town and purchased a used hardcover book for $1.00. My first page is shown, and although i haven't finished it, its colorful, and fun, and I can't wait to keep layering.

New Look

Hi Everyone,

Just found this great website to redo my blog. I just love the layout. Its way more eyecatching than the last one. Just to let you know I started an Art Journal today. I can't wait to post some photos.