For career luck, hang up a print of’100’s of Birds’ in the office or at home to assist in bringing in lots of opportunities. Have the birds flying into the house, not flying out the door. These birds would be well placed in the North for career luck. The silver birds symbolise metal, and the sky, water. In the cycle of elements, metal produces water… Very auspicious indeed!
This is a further interpretation of a previous painting- sometimes I love the theme so much I have to keep revisiting it to do it better. I love the way the rainbow bee- eater’s colours glow against the earthern backdrop- it tunnels deep in the ground to nest, and I love that contrast. Go to Deb’s website for more info on workshops, giclee prints, sculpture and news on this North Queensland Australian Artist.
been reading about tribal child raising and the benefits, and we know I like birds… I began this art as abstract patterns, bubbles of pattern that transformed when I realised by putting a ‘fork in the road’ to the concentric circles, that I created an eye and beak. Before that, it could’ve been shown either way up. also, it transformed from earthy brown colours, to a colourful bird. ‘Is it art? ‘my teacher used to always question. He’s not here now. He’s just asking the question still! in my head! I like it-it’s bright, colouful and alive.
I know that in an artistic sense this is quite simple, however to me it has great meaning. The image is of my two boys who are also the best of friends. They have an unbreakable bond and here, they are doing something they love; just being together.
The beauty of feathers
Lily loves birds, but you already guessed that, right? These are three of her darling bluebird friends, helping her with her hair. Actually two of them are helping and one is having a little rest (lazy bugger). ..................................♥ the fine print ♥…................................ (c) scarlett 2008 / This artwork is protected by copyright which does not transfer with sale. In plain English – while you’re buying a piece of artwork, you’re not buying the right to copy, print or reproduce it in any way. xxx scarlett
Crescent Beach, South Surrey, British Columbia. Canada / March 2008 Living one day at a time; / Enjoying one moment at a time… Extract from The Serenity Prayer by Reinhold Niebuhr
I added the clouds in hard light blending mode at 45%, added a blur and flattened. Took this photo outside of Cashion this afternoon. Thanks for looking! Shot with my Sony A-100
Oil on Canvas / 12×12 inches “The empty nest is often interpreted as a dreaded event filled with emptiness and loss, however I believe it can be an exciting time of new beginnings, both bittersweet and celebratory.”
Blue Tit – Cyanistes caeruleus. Devon, UK. Text adapted from Michael J. Seago, full text can be found at - http://www.birdsofbritain.co.uk/bird-guide/blue-tit.asp These brightly coloured familiar birds are often seen in winter groups searching trees and branches for insects and spiders. Each twig and leaf is thoroughly examined, the birds advancing in small rapid hops, seizing items either while perched upright or hanging upside down. While searching, each blue tit has a habit of holding its head back as if short-sighted! This constant activity is enhanced by persistent flicks and twitches of wings and tail and frequent calls. In times past blue tits frequently, especially in winter, tore open the foil tops of milk bottles, drinking the top layer of milk. Groups of these ever-restless and inquisitive birds were known to follow milkmen or wait for milk deliveries. The nest is in a hole in a tree, wall, stump, gate-post or outhouse. Few birds more readily accept the shelter of a nest-box. The same hole is occupied year after year. The blue tit is a close sitter hissing at an intruding finger. Nesting material is usually moss, wool, hair and feathers. A clutch of eggs is often large. From 12 to 18 eggs are on record. Probably seven or eight is normal and large clutches are laid by two or even more hens. Main predators include grey squirrels and great spotted woodpeckers. In northern Europe blue tits undertake wildly fluctuating eruptive movements from time to time. Birds ringed in autumn in Sweden have been recovered in Germany and Belgium.
As is! / Taken on the Sawtell beach, NSW, headland / He flew right at me! Ricoh Capilo R5 This photograph has been looked at by 533 people (or one person 533 times) “out of the blue” was featured in 4 Winners Only / “out of the Blue” was featured in the group Point and Shooters out of the blue by Clare Colins was voted the most popular entry in the water bird challenge / ‘out of the blue’ was in the Top ten in ‘Where I’d Like to Be Right Now’ challenge
Totem #1 is the first of a series of pieces that represent an animal attached to a human figure, like if they are part of the same body. They can also be animal totems, if you prefer. The Totems carry also a very simple concept: our deep attachment to Nature as one single thing. In those pieces, I intend to make the human head always black and white and naturalist, while the animal is colorful and filled with abstract shapes. watercolor and pencil on cold press watercolor paper / 12×8.5
Inspired by the song The Days Of Pearly Spencer which was based on the story of a homeless man in Ballymena who was befriended by David McWilliams. The song reflected the writer’s deep humanity and his empathy with those who live on the margins of society. / Source Many thanks to Gregoryno6 who reminded me of this song last year, it’s been whirling around in my head since then. Thanks also to my wonderful friend Paul who constantly inspires me. More inspiration Earth day 2009
Blossom’s_Photo_Gallery Feathers Canon PowerShot A650 IS Shutter Speed: 1/125sec / Aperture: F4.8 / ISO: 200
Water color Painting on 140lb Montval paper. / Most of the background of water here was accomplished with wet on wet, adding and moving the colors. The beak was started with a solid orange that settled adding touches of green and I used a wet brush to bring the light spots back out after it was completely dry. Most of the darker areas on the beak were dry brush and then lightly bled. The photo for this painting was taken at Jack London Square in Oakland, CA. As this egret settled in to finding a good spot to fish, he gathered a crowd. We all watched for almost 20 minutes as he caught a days worth of fish. Just enough for lunch, I’m sure he planned to return later that day for the evening show. I’m glad we got front row seating so I could get a few great shots. /
Mixed Media on / Canvas.
Sandhill cranes prepare to fly to warmer climes. Clouds enshroud the Kenai mountains behind them as they fly over Cook Inlet. I had this printed quite large and feel delighted with the clarity of the cranes! Dedicated to Australia’s Barbara Burkhardt, with whom I had tea and a moment of joy. Wonderful subtle sense of humor (humour).. I feel fortunate to have met this adventuous, talented woman and her handsome husband as they toured Alaska. I assume all Australians are as fun. Nikon D200, Nikkor 18-200mm VR, 3771×2523 px Featured in Alaska ~ Beyond Your Dreams – an honor Geese returning last spring against the same Kenai mountains without the cloud cover / Sandhill cranes catching a thermal over Cook Inlet / High tide at about 9 p.m. last night /
This African superb starling (Lamprotornis superbus) finds a large cactus a convenient perch from which to scan for food. Bloedel Conservatory, Vancouver, BC, 26 Aug 2009. Canon Rebel XSi (450D) / Canon EF 70-200mm f/4L USM / 1/125, f/5, -1/3, ISO 800, 200mm, hand held
“Flower buds are blooming; Birds are singing.”
singing bird out of the cage
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