Nashville Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Nashville warblers are regular visitors in our yard during migration.
Warbling Vireo Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse video
In the summertime the forested areas of central Michigan are filled with the calls of Red-eyed and Warbling Vireos.
Marsh Wren Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse video
Marsh Wrens are more often heard than seen, so getting a good look is especially rewarding.
Blue-gray Gnatcatcher on Red-twig Dogwood Transparent Watercolor + Time-lapse Video
Blue-gray gnatcatchers are fantastic tiny birds.
Fall Female Yellow-rumped Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I had a lot of fun working on this and trying the capture the glow you occasionally see on magical fall days.
Black-throated Green Warbler Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
My daughter Kelly remembers the call of Black-throated Green Warblers with the mnemonic “Trees, trees, taller trees!” That’s more useful than the “zoo zee, zoo zoo zee” which I learned.
Female Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle Warbler) Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I tried not to overwork this painting and wanted to leave things a bit looser on the bird than I might normally do. My photo reference from a trip to Ohio was contrasty. I ended up softening the lighting a … Continued
Dark-eyed Junco Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
The colors of Dark-eyed Junco are not exactly thrilling when compared to something like a Painted Bunting, but they are spectacularly beautiful in their simplicity.
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle Warbler) Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Yellow-rumped Warblers are easy to find here in Michigan during migration, but this is my first time painting one.
Magnolia Warbler: Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Who doesn’t like Magnolia Warblers?!