Seabirds 4

6x6 Oil on Panel

For several years, I studied with a master watercolorist-Andrew Kusmin.  When I would get frustrated with lack of progress, he would counsel to paint many of one item, trees, carousel horses, florals, etc.  "Paint until you know them inside and out." This week I am finally taking his advice and painting seabirds-several.  This guy was hopeful that I might have some snacks in my pocket.

Seabirds 3

6x6 Oil on Museum Quality Panel

I am working on a series of these birds.  I like their shape, coloration and movement- and they remind me of warmer days and sunshine.  

Flight

6x6 Oil on Ampersand Panel

I am playing with seabirds a bit.  I managed to take some photos two weeks ago and want to see if I can capture their shapes and life.  This one glowed in flight above my head.