October is so lively, so full of change and energy. Weather is changing. Leaves are changing. And almost daily, new migrants are visiting the trees in my yard. I can't keep up with them all. I want to paint each and every one of them.I love the chance to meet a new bird, read about where it nests, see where it travels, where it will spend its winter. I marvel when we have a chance meeting, that the wonderful oak tree in the front yard provides rest and foraging along his journey.
This is my sketch of one of these birds, the Magnolia Warbler (probably a male) created in my new Brenda Books sketching journal. It's a beautiful new journal with real rag watercolor paper. I'm finding it intially a bit intimidating--so brand new and inviting. You know, the feeling. You don't want to mess it up.
But that's watercolor and journaling. You plunge in. You make a mess. And altogether, it doesn't turn out so badly. And on top of that you have this wonderfully intimate experience, with a bird, with its lifestyle, with the magic of October.
Wednesday, October 21, 2009
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For the Love of It...
...the sage sees heaven reflected in Nature as in a mirror, and he pursues this Art, not for the sake of gold or silver, but for the love of the knowledge which it reveals.
Sendivogius (1750)
Sendivogius (1750)
LOVELY sketch Vickie! And a lovely story to go with it - we're so lucky when we can participate even in the slightest with these wonderful little creatures.
ReplyDeleteYes, quite beautiful, Vickie.
ReplyDeleteHi, Vickie!
ReplyDeleteI love your photography, but I really love your painting and sketching! This one is a beauty! Brava!
I love seeing who is showing up in my yard at this time of year.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous painting. The colours of the leaves are wonderful...that hint of autumn change in the air.
I wish I had a connection between hand and eye so i could sketch. But your sketches go a step further toward art.
ReplyDeleteLove your new project...Wow! it's awesome!
ReplyDeleteOh Vickie! Please keep "making a mess!" Your "messes" are WONDERFUL!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous sketch. I love how you covered the whole spread with color and texture. Beautiful! Keep making messes!
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