Bird Painting, Contemporary Art “Wild Citizen 5” by International Contemporary Abstract Artist Arrachme

I always stop to share a moment with the tiny little birds that fill my life daily. They always seem to bring me a message of happiness and joy.

 8"x10" Oil, gold leaf, on wood cradleboard-sold

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Bird Painting, Contemporary Art “Wild Citizen 3” by International Contemporary Abstract Artist Arrachme

What was I thinking? I always stop to share a moment with the tiny little birds that fill my life daily. They always seem to bring me a message of happiness and joy.

8"x8" Mixed Media, Cold Wax, Copper Leaf on Cradled Board/Available

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Bird Painting, Contemporary Art “Wild Citizen 2” by International Contemporary Abstract Artist Arrachme

What was I thinking? I always stop to share a moment with the tiny little birds that fill my life daily. They always seem to bring me a message of happiness and joy.

10"x8" Mixed Media, Cold Wax, Copper Leaf on Cradled Board/Available

Fine Art Prints are also Available.

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Bird Painting, Contemporary Art “Wild Citizen III” by International Contemporary Abstract Artist Arrachme

 

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

What was I thinking? I always stop to share a moment with the tiny little birds that fill my life daily. They always seem to bring me a message of happiness and joy.

8"x8" Mixed Media, Cold Wax, Copper Leaf on Cradled Board/SOLD

Fine Art Prints are also Available HERE

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Bird Painting, Contemporary Art “Wild Citizen II” by International Contemporary Abstract Artist Arrachme

 

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

What was I thinking? I always stop to share a moment with the tiny little birds that fill my life daily. They always seem to bring me a message of happiness and joy.

10"x8" Mixed Media, Cold Wax, Copper Leaf on Cradled Board/Available

Fine Art Prints are also Available.

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View more of Arrachme's work at http://arrachmeart.com

FREE online classes HERE

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Bird Painting, Contemporary Art “Wild Citizen III” by International Contemporary Abstract Artist Arrachme

 

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

What was I thinking? I always stop to share a moment with the tiny little birds that fill my life daily. They always seem to bring me a message of happiness and joy.

8"x8" Mixed Media, Cold Wax, Copper Leaf on Cradled Board/Available

Fine Art Prints are also Available.

View more info HERE

View more of Arrachme's work at http://arrachmeart.com

FREE online classes HERE

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Bird Painting, Contemporary Art “Wild Citizen II” by International Contemporary Abstract Artist Arrachme

 

FRESH OFF THE EASEL

What was I thinking? I always stop to share a moment with the tiny little birds that fill my life daily. They always seem to bring me a message of happiness and joy.

10"x8" Mixed Media, Cold Wax, Copper Leaf on Cradled Board/Available

Fine Art Prints are also Available.

View more info HERE

View more of Arrachme's work at http://arrachmeart.com

FREE online classes HERE

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Daily Painting, Original Oil, Birds, "The Loner"

A wonderful bird is the pelican.........

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100

His bill will hold more than his belly can.

He can take in his beak
Enough food for a week.........

But I'm damned if I see how the hell he can!
Unknown

That is a little poem from my childhood days.  I lived in Ohio, my grandparents in Florida.  My grandmother had a postcard of a pelican that included that poem.  Florida seemed like a magical place to me then, and the poem stayed with me through the years.

Join me tomorrow for more of Pelican Week!

Daily Oil Painting, Birds, "Waverunners" 12x12" SOLD

These birds were my constant companions on early morning walks on the beaches of Sanibel.

SOLD

After 40+ years of seeing the sun rise over the Atlantic, it seemed odd to see it rise from behind the dunes at the Gulf of Mexico.

I used both brush and palette knife on this one.  I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.

The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.

Carol Schiff

Daily Oil Painting, Birds, "Waverunners" 12x12" SOLD

These birds were my constant companions on early morning walks on the beaches of Sanibel.

SOLD

After 40+ years of seeing the sun rise over the Atlantic, it seemed odd to see it rise from behind the dunes at the Gulf of Mexico.

I used both brush and palette knife on this one.  I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.

The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.

Carol Schiff

BLUE HERON, 11X14, PASTEL, SOLD

This is one of my favorite pastel paintings, done 6-7 years ago. I chased this bird all over the riverside, trying to get the perfect photo. Finally came up with this one! It's not easy being a wildlife artist!

I have free shipping in USA and Canada on 5x7's through Monday. Just go to my Etsy site.

Daily Painting, Original Oil, Birds, "The Loner"

A wonderful bird is the pelican.........

Purchase here
100

His bill will hold more than his belly can.

He can take in his beak
Enough food for a week.........

But I'm damned if I see how the hell he can!
Unknown

That is a little poem from my childhood days.  I lived in Ohio, my grandparents in Florida.  My grandmother had a postcard of a pelican that included that poem.  Florida seemed like a magical place to me then, and the poem stayed with me through the years.

Join me tomorrow for more of Pelican Week!

Daily Painting, Birds, "Pelican Patrol" 6x18"

You may notice that these are not your everyday type of pelicans.  Most pelicans are brown and gray and kind of dull, unless they are a breeding male, their heads turn yellow during breeding season.

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These beautiful birds, are larger, and a little on the rare side.  I found these in Sebastian, Florida where a large colony lives.

I think they are much more attractive with their brightly colored orange beaks and feet.  They seem to get along just fine with the brown guys.

My dear mother closed her eyes for the last time on April 27th.  This is the last post that I had scheduled ahead.  I find I need a little more time, so I will not be posting for another week or two.  I know you will understand.

BLUE HERON, 11X14, PASTEL, SOLD

This is one of my favorite pastel paintings, done 5-6 years ago. I chased this bird all over the riverside, trying to get the perfect photo. Finally came up with this one! It's not easy being a wildlife artist!

I have free shipping in USA and Canada on 5x7's through Monday. Just go to one of my Etsy sites.

Daily Oil Painting, Birds, "Waverunners" 12x12" SOLD

These birds were my constant companions on early morning walks on the beaches of Sanibel.

SOLD

After 40+ years of seeing the sun rise over the Atlantic, it seemed odd to see it rise from behind the dunes at the Gulf of Mexico.

I used both brush and palette knife on this one.  I like the contrast of texture achieved in this way.

The birds ignored me and my camera, knowing they could move much faster then I can.

Daily Painting| Wildlife Art | Bird Painting| Small Oil Painting | The Hunt by Carol Schiff 8x10" Oil

We spent a few days on Sanibel recently.  It is such a lovely experience, like living in the middle of a nature preserve.

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I ran into this guy on an early morning walk.  He was under the causeway and all business.

It was only a matter of minutes before he had his breakfast.

It must have been a favorite fishing spot in the area, because he was surrounded by lazy pelicans (they were watching, not working) and several fishermen in boats.  None of this seem to bother him.



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Pretty in Pink, 6x6 Oil Painting by Carmen Beecher

SOLD

This was a commission to do flamingos, and I always enjoy using my favorite color. Lately I feel surrounded by pink; as I drove up to my house the other day it struck me just how much pink is going on in my front yard. I have a very large frangipani tree and clumps of pink lilies blooming; it looks like the wedding scene in "Steel Magnolias." 

You Lookin' At Me? Oil on Canvas by Carmen Beecher

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Pelicans are pretty cute when they are floating in the water, and quite beautiful when flying, but waddling around strips them of their dignity. This guy was at Port Canaveral having a relaxing day, just as my painting group was. 

I just renewed my passport and I must say, the new one is beautiful, with illustrations of America from sea to shining sea. It has wonderful quotations too, like this one:

The cause of freedom is not the cause of a race or a sect, a party or a class--it is the cause of humankind, the very birthright of humanity. - Anna Julia Cooper

Someone call Congress. They are apparently unaware of this. 

I admit I was not familiar with Anna Julia Cooper, so I Googled her (of course) and learned she was born into slavery, but became a prominent African-American author, educator and speaker.

And that's my lesson for today.

Plein Air Painting at Casperson Beach

Snowy Egrets, Casperson Beach
Watercolor, 8 in. x 6 in.

Casperson Beach in Venice, Florida is a quiet, uncrowded beach. It's a great place for plein air painting. These egrets were standing in the shallow water for a long time while I sat near them sketching and painting with watercolors. Sharon Guy Art

Studying Seagulls

Study of Gull
Watercolor, 8 in. x 6 in.

I did a preliminary drawing of a seagull from life, then I painted a watercolor. A few gulls stayed fairly close to my chair while I studied them. They stood fairly still while they groomed themselves and took short naps.
Sharon Guy Art