Rose-breasted Grosbeak Step-by-Step Transparent Watercolor

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  We love getting rose-breasted grosbeaks at our feeders in the summer. A fairly constant stream visits until late summer when they start to disappear. These gorgeous animals are one of the reasons I became obsessed with birds.

Eastern Forktail Damselfly (Male) Step-by-Step

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  These little gems are easy to overlook because of their tiny size. Despite being full of bright colors and patterns, they blend in very well with their surroundings.  Original painting is available here.  Prints are available here. 

Common Redpoll Watercolor Step-by-Step

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  The winters in Michigan can sometimes seem long and frigid. As compensation for the cold, we get treated by some great winter visitors. Some are common, but charming, like juncos. Others, like redpolls and siskins only appear in our … Continued

Airbrushes vs. Washes

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I have spent a lot of time using airbrushes and really loved them for a long time. If you want a perfectly smooth background or soft gradient, they are hard to beat. They excel at very soft and very hard … Continued