Eternity

I finally went to pick up this piece which had been in a members show for the Hampton Art League. It was so much fun to make! I've had this cast of my hand for two years and couldn't figure out how to use it but this all came together. The bird is much more interesting in person because he has lots of texture in his feathers and I used interference colors on the black base. Now let's see.....what else can I use the hand for?

Finished!

My work is finished for the show and I feel so relieved! Phew! But  there is still another one in the works that I'd like to substitute for the bluejays. I'm not happy with the way that turned out.

And, of course, there is still the wire to attach and papers to fill out and one last coat of varnish for two of them. Did I ever mention that I'm a procrastinator??

Whistle While You Work

20x20

Hip Bluejays

24x12

Acrylic on Cradled Wood

Sprouting in Spring

16x16

Acrylic on Cradled Wood

Seedlings in Spring

16x16

Acrylic on Cradled Wood

I'd be so grateful for any comments you would like to leave. And please! Be honest, don't worry about being nice, ok? Thank you my friends. What would I do without you?

Cradled Wood Panels

Finally, these are finished. It's been weeks, really. It's just that I've been working a  little here, a little there. You know. We artists are not generally focused for long, we always have so many ideas that need attention. Well, these are 16x16, on cradled birch panels. I really like using these because in the long run, they cost less than having something framed. Even if I knew how to frame it would be a chore, I'm positive, but isn't it crazy how much it costs? Especially if you need a mat cut? The one above is just the close up of the bird, which I photographed in my yard and still can't identify. Any help?His head and neck really glistened in the sun, turning green and blue. 

Sorry about the next photo. I tried to get one of the entire thing that I could crop, but this is as good as it gets today. So, this is the partner piece, and both have orange sides, a shade lighter than the orange in the painting. In both of them, the whole piece is very glossy, and the birds are matte. I'm leaving it that way so the birds really stand out on the background.