Oblong Wool Carder Bee (7×10-inch Transparent Watercolor on Arches 140lb HP Paper) Oblong Wool Carder Bee (Detail from 7×10-inch Transparent Watercolor on Arches 140lb HP Paper) I pretty much paint for my own amusement, not really thinking much about potentially … Continued
Warblers are among my favorite birds. Their bright colors, interesting behaviors and varied calls are really appealing. Anytime I see a Golden-winged Warbler, I get excited. They aren’t super common in our part of Michigan and are only around for … Continued
I love hearing these charming birds in the summer, and remembering their call is easy because my daughter taught me a clever little mnemonic she learned from Larkwire: “Sit, sit, sit… it’s breeeee-zy.” That works for me! I got the … Continued
Despite them being relatively common in migration, it took me a while to get around to painting a Tennessee Warbler. These birds breed in Canada and pass through our yard here in Michigan for just a few weeks in the … Continued
Warblers are one of my favorite birds to paint. I’ve painted Bay-breasted Warblers before, but only in their spring plumage. Many warblers become incredibly drab in the fall, which makes identification tricky. In central Michigan, two species can be especially … Continued