Lucky Ducks
These are the two stars from last week’s post (Lovely Weather for Ducks) in a close up. They are doing what ducks do, keeping a watchful distance from humans and complacently preening. The shadow they were in cooled their feathers to quiet blues and made the sun spots pop. They expressed no interest, as I did.
Bridal Bells
White cones of soft petals form these make-believe flowers. Here I was practicing light and shadow with warm and cool tones. Some of the best floral painters achieve wonderful color in the shadow areas, and so I strive.
Lovely Weather for Ducks
One late Autumn day years ago, I went to a farm in Amish Country in Ohio that was dedicated to plein aire painting. Though these inhabitants had no interest in what about twenty of us were pursuing, they did seem content to waddle among us. They were caught on camera near their favorite haunt, resting in the cool shade.
May Display
A cascade of fragrance and form, thanks once again to the generous blooms of peony. In these warm ivories are delicate lines of deep red, so I planned to capitalize on the color by setting up this still life. The little bird of quick-dry sculpture material helped to carry the soft whites below.
Filipina Senorita
Whenever there was a special celebration in the Cathedral Church, the youth of the parish in Balanga, Philippines were asked to dress up in traditional attire. This young woman was wearing traditional Spanish clothing with bold stripes and bright shawl. She added much feminine decor to the pomp and circumstance.
