Starlings
8×8″ oil paint on cradled artist board; use “comment” below to inquire.
A tree outside my window fluttered suddenly with a flock of starlings claiming it as their rest stop. It was gray and snowy, and they puffed out in the bitter cold. I had no idea what I was looking at, since I never saw this speckled breed, but I took some photos and found their identity. No doubt, I will try painting them again.
They are so adorable and I love the way you did the background! It makes the tree and birds just pop out – so 3D!
Hello, Vicki! Thank you for your encouraging words on the starlings; I really appreciate them. I guess they didn’t make it out before the arctic crunches rolled in. Hope you are warm enough.