Showing posts with label Birds. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Birds. Show all posts

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Post 361: BRS Bird Watching

Painting Name: BRS Bird Watching

Having grown up at Blue Ridge Shores in Louisa, Virginia, I keep my eyes open for spots around the lake and great photos of the area that I might be interested in painting. This is the second photograph taken by Peter Olsen that I have asked for permission to use as inspiration artwork.


SKU: 10AO24ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 14x14x1.5 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2024
Framed?: No

What Brought About this Painting?

Peter Olsen comes back to Blue Ridge Shores typically several times each summer and on Facebook, I often find and see the results of his camera. Always great photographs from around the lake, which goes by its acronym BRS and sometimes Lake Louisa. This summer of course, with the water level lowered because of the work being done on the new dam, all of the new growth of grasses made for a much different visual than is the usual. Nonetheless, Peter caught a Blue Heron and a White Egret in one photo, which also caught my eye.

I added the duck and the cardinal. Look closely to find the cardinal...

This painting is called "BRS Bird Watching" and is 14x14 painted with acrylics on a gallery wrapped canvas. I plan to bring this painting with me to the BRS Craft Fair held at the BRS Community Building on Saturday, November 23, 2024 in Louisa, Virginia.

The first photo by Peter that I asked permission to use was of an old pier on one side of the lake that was for all intents and purposes abandoned and left in disrepair for years. This is my version of his photograph, and I added a flying Blue Heron going past the broken down decking.

This painting is called "A Day at Blue Ridge Shores" and is 24x24 in acrylics on a gallery wrapped canvas. This one I will bring to the Fair as well.

See you at the Fair!
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Tuesday, March 26, 2024

Post 345: A Cardinal Pair

Painting Name: A Cardinal Pair

Everyone loves cardinals, don't they? I have painted some various paintings of cardinals and offer another for your view. This one includes a male and female cardinal on a branch.

SKU: 03I24ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 6x6 Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2024
Framed?: No
Let me know what you think in the comments below.
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Thursday, February 1, 2024

Post 341: A Flash of Color Hummingbird

Painting Name: A Flash of Color Hummingbird

Trying something a little different. A hummingbird, who is colorful enough on his own against a very colorful background.


SKU: 01C24ACG
Medium: Acrylic and Fine Point Acrylic Markers
Size: 6x6 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2024

What Was that Flash of Color?

That was that hummingbird that just did a fly by.

What do you think? Do you like the colors?

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Saturday, July 1, 2023

Post 315: Harkers Island NC Painting

Painting Name: Harkers Island NC Painting

Blue water, blue skies, coastal breeze, birds calling, wind lifting your hair across your face, a slight smell of salty - fishy water, this all means you might be at a beach somewhere. This is a view of Harkers Island, NC from Beaufort, NC.

SKU: 06AR23AC
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 16x20 Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2023
Framed?: No

Painting in Progress Images…

Watch the painting as it progresses!




June 29, 2023 8:16pm progress thus far

Saturday, July 1, 2023 9am Nearly there...someone flew in

Sunday, July 2, 2023 7:49am A few changes you might spot. I think this baby is a wrap. What do you think?

See my other paintings of Shackleford Island, the ponies and Cape Lookout Lighthouse. I love reading your comments, add them below.

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Friday, March 10, 2023

Post 293: Birdfeeder Bar

Painting Name: Birdfeeder Bar

Going by your window, you see a bright flash of color. Red. A flurry of bright orangey-red. The cardinals are at the birdfeeder.


SKU: 03F23ACG
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 10x20 Gallery Wrapped Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2023
Framed?: No
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What Brought About this Painting?

Four cardinals have bellied-up to the bar for their daily dose of seeds from the birdfeeder. Three male cardinals are perched on and around the feeder while the female cardinal dashes by.

This painting is in its "almost finished" state AKA (also known as) Tweak-State. I see that as the artist (me) studying the painting to see what final touchups or changes need to happen. The tweak might be small yet mighty (in a way). Sometimes those very tiny barely there final touches of a paint brush can make a painting. 

I also find it helps to not only look at the painting not only in person, but a photograph of it really makes a flaw stand out - maybe not a flaw, but a troubling area. I proceed with caution...


What do you think, what touch ups would you do?

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Friday, April 15, 2022

Post 253: Bird Series Paintings - Cardinal, Blue Jay, Woodpecker, Bluebird, Golden Finch

Bird Series Paintings - Cardinal, Blue Jay, Woodpecker, Bluebird, Golden Finch

A series of 6x6 Acrylic bird paintings are on the easel right now. April has been so busy, I was looking forward to Spring Break to have a chance to get something on canvas!

Painting in Progress Images…

I've done five and here is what they look like so far.




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Tuesday, December 28, 2021

Post 226: 100 Mini Paintings this Year and Counting

100 Mini Paintings this Year and Counting

A box of 100 3x4 Canvases arrived at my house about mid-year with the thought of Christmas gifts dancing in my head. Whether for sale or given as gifts myself, that was the thought. Here it is December 28, 2021 and I am on mini canvas 99 and 100 looking at me blankly. UPDATE: I added #99 and #100 at the end.

I've sold a fair amount of them, I've given away some too - especially this just passed Christmas. They may be small, but they be mighty (occasionally).

I've painted rabbits, flowers, mini landscapes, birds, cats, waterfalls, poinsettias, snowmen, dogwood trees, giraffes, hamsters, hedgehogs, sailboats, dandelions, bees, roosters, goldfish and koi fish. And flip flops, bird eggs, lighthouses and American Flags.

Some are painted to replace others that are gone. It seems that every time I paint a peacock, a sea turtle, a hobbit house - they disappear, thankfully. But I feel the need to replace them!

I read not long ago that paintings are little pieces of the artist that painted them, so when sold or given away, the recipient has a piece of that artist. No matter the length of time spent on creating that piece, the artist gives of him or herself into that artwork. It is wonderful to be able to share what I create with another person and have them enjoy it.

And wouldn't you know, in early December, another box of 100 3x4 Canvases arrived at my house, ready to be opened. Little pieces of me...


The Hedgehog, the Flag, the gray upside down Cat and one of the Black Cats are gone. The larger paintings, "Pink Parasol" and "East Coast Beach Sunrise" are both waiting on the wiring and their blog posts are coming soon.

Mini Paintings this Week

It's always interesting to see what people will pick with the minis too. Very curious - I sure wouldn't place a bet as to what a person most admires when it comes to art.

Here are my mini paintings that are all in progress this week:

Painting Name: Dandelion Fly Away

SKU: 12HH21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No

Over Christmas, a cousin said she likes Dandelions, alas a painting.


Painting Name: Dandelion Double

Why paint one when you have more canvases?

SKU: 12HF21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No


Painting Name: Peacock Royal

How many peacocks have I painted this year? I'll have to look...

SKU: 12HD21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No


Updated, I'm always pleased with how blue and vibrant these turn out. The picture doesn't do him justice:


Painting Name: American Flag 2

A patriotic mini in progress, my mom got the first one. Stars to go here. The other one had some sparkle, not sure if this one will yet.

SKU: 12HC21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No


Updated, and no sparkle:

Painting Name: Sea Turtle 3

A lot of sea turtles painted this year too, of various sizes. A long way to go on this mini too.

SKU: 12HE21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No


Updated, and get him before he swims away too
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Painting Name: White and Orange Koi Mini

A fat koi fish in progress.

SKU: 12GV21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No

Updated:

Painting Name: Sunken Treasure Mini

A nephew inspired mini painting.

SKU: 12HI21ACM
Medium: Acrylic and gold and silver metallic paint
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No


Updated, and hard to see here but the treasure chest has gold and silver sparkles (metallic paint):

Painting Name: Pink Flamingo Poof Mini

This guy is in progress, long way to go on him.

SKU: 12HG21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No


Updated:

Painting Name: Male and Female Cardinal 2 Mini

Another in progress bird painting.

SKU: 12HB21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No


He looks like he's wearing sunglasses. Updated:


Painting Name: Hobbit Hole 2 Mini

A different media for me. I got a box of chocolates...no, I mean a box of acrylic markers and another hobbit house happened.

SKU: 12GZ21ACM
Medium: Acrylic Markers
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No

Updated:

Painting Name: Black Stallion Mini

This guy is mini canvas 3x4 number 99 of 100 canvases.

SKU: 12HJ21ACM
Medium: Acrylics
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No

Painting Name: Santa Canvas Mini

And here is number 100 of a box of 100 3x4 mini canvases. Crazy me, I bought another case of 3x4 mini canvases so there are 100 blank minis yelling at me for 2022!

SKU: 12GN21ACM
Medium: Acrylics with gold and silver metallic paint
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: $26.00
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No




Let me know your favorite!
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Do you like my paintings? Do you need a handmade, original painting for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member? If you want to commission me to do a painting for you, please contact me through this blog, on Facebook, or go to Donna Liguria Art on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt to shop my available Artwork.

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Thursday, August 26, 2021

Post 184: Peacock Face Mini Acrylic

Painting Name: Peacock Face

Some might argue about the most beautiful of birds - wouldn't peacocks be included in the argument?

SKU: 08DP21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Mini Stretched Canvas
Price: SOLD
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Includes Mini Easel

What Brought About this Painting?

I am also thinking the male peacock KNOWs how beautiful a bird he is!



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Thursday, August 12, 2021

Post 181: Many Mini Paintings including a Shark, Strawberries, a Duck, a Bee, Nests, and a Turtle

Mini Paintings 3x4 Acrylic on Wee Canvases


A day in the life of a mini easel! Pick a mini painting! These were so much fun to paint. See them on my Etsy Shop!







Paintings Name: Shark Fin Sighted Mini

Cue up the "Jaws" theme music, there goes a shark across the water as we see by his fin above the surface. OK ok ok, go ahead and comment, "We're going to need a bigger easel."

SKU: 08DA21AC
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Painting Name: Ocean Waves Mini

Waves across the water mini painting, not big waves, just small waves.

SKU: 08CZ21AC
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Painting Name: Flower Hugging Bee Mini

A Bumblebee doing his duty to mankind, or is it bee-kind? Both really. He's pollinating and being a busy bee, hugging a flower - actually he's hanging onto a flower and exploring tasty treats.

SKU: 08DB21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Painting Name: Eggs in Bird Nest Mini

Three eggs in this bird nest in the tree. Where is momma bird?

SKU: 08DC21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included


Painting Name: Sea Turtle Mini

A blue background with a sea turtle swimming underwater, searching for a snack

SKU: 08DD21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: SOLD
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Painting Name: Golf Ball Green Mini

A golf ball stopped short of the hole, the golf green stretching out beyond with a lone tree on the horizon.

SKU: 08DG21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: SOLD
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Painting Name: Laughing Dolphin Mini

A bottleneck dolphin - I may work on his eyes and nose again...

SKU: 08DH21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: SOLD
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Painting Name: Mallard the Duck Mini

A duck called a Mallard, swimming off the grassy shore in a lake somewhere.

SKU: 08DI21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Painting Name: Bird Nest with Eggs Mini

Another bird nest in the tree with 3 speckled eggs. Anyone in there?

SKU: 08DF21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Painting Name: Bowl of Strawberries Mini

A bowl of ripe red strawberries ready to chow up.

SKU: 08DE21ACM
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 3x4 Stretched Canvas
Price: $26
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No
Commissioned? No
Mini Easel included



Do you like my paintings? Do you need a handmade, original painting for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member? If you want to commission me to do a painting for you, please contact me through this blog, on Facebook, or go to Donna Liguria Art on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt to shop my available Artwork.

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Saturday, August 7, 2021

Post 178: Cardinal in the Snowfall, 4x4 Acrylic on Canvas

Painting Name: Cardinal in the Snowfall

A mini painting of a red cardinal perched on a fence with the snow falling around him. Winter is coming...

SKU: 08CY21ACL2
Medium: Acrylic
Size: 4x4 Stretched Canvas
Edition Year: 2021
Framed?: No

What Brought About this Painting?

In preparation for the fall and winter upcoming themes for the Prince William Art Society art displays and shows, Cardinal in the Snowfall will go into the November and December theme.


As of this moment, varnish and curing to go, but he will be ready soon.


Mini Easel not included with this painting


Do you like my paintings? Do you need a handmade, original painting for yourself or as a gift for a friend or family member? If you want to commission me to do a painting for you, please contact me through this blog, on Facebook, or go to Donna Liguria Art on Etsy at https://www.etsy.com/shop/DonnaLiguriaArt to shop my available Artwork.

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