I realized that I hadn’t shared my letters, “H” and “I” from my watercolor Alphabet Journal that I did in July on my blog.
I added the collage portion to these letters last weekend. I think this page is extra happy:
And you all know how much “I” love flowers!
Last night, I had only a few minutes to paint before dinner so I created this experiment in watercolor:
Watercolor pattern play is relaxing and fun! I encourage you to give it a try!
Cheers! 🙂
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Today’s weird bird decided to “hightail” it out of here…
A Paddle-Tailed Vamoose bird
When it saw the moose in the forest…
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
May your imagination soar! Cheers! 🙂
What?!
When it is “time” for me to create a weird bird…
and not an idea comes to me…
Nonsense prevails…
This is a “Watch Knot-Whatnot” bird…
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers! 🙂
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I hand picked these flowers just for you!
As I thought YOU needed a little smile today!
Cheers! 🙂
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This Fan “male” bird arrived special delivery yesterday…
Just in time for Weird Bird Wednesday!
I hope you handle your day with care!
Cheers! 🙂
I have been adding collage to finish some of my watercolor alphabet journal pages from the month of July.
I thought you might enjoy seeing them – before and after collage photos:
Letter “E” is for eyes:
For the collaged “hair,” I colored Swedish tracing paper with Derwent Ink Tense Blocks, added water to blend the colors and let dry. I then sewed them to my paper with a light gray thread. Her eyes were a little more sultry than I intended! 😉
Letter “F” is for Fridays, frogs, flowers and ferns:
I stapled my handpainted collage papers to my watercolor paper. I then covered the staples by gluing a circle over them. The black letter “f” is a sticker.
Letter “G” is for mixing greens:
I attached the collage paper with a flower brad, glued a paper scrap with a square on top and added the “good” fortune: You will hear good news today!
I hope to finish letters, “H” and “I” next week!
Happy Friday! Cheers! 🙂
One never knows when they will spot a Knit-Capped Crane in the fresh water of a marsh:
This weird bird is related to the “Hooded” Crane…
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers! 🙂
P.S. Can you find the hidden hand in the bird’s body?
OK, I agree, my title is a bit punny for one of the last five watercolors I did in July:
Next, I decided to expand my horizons (so to speak) and painted this landscape:
Not a subject I normally paint, so I was pleased with it… below is my reference photo I used from a photo I took of a nearby creek:
We recently had a full moon that inspired these summer stars:
I enjoyed playing with a dagger brush and different color combinations for them.
Time was short so I experimented to create this fantastic feather:
I used a straw to blow wet pools of watercolor paint and gold acrylic ink to give it some pizazz! The collaged letter, “F” I created from one of my leftover watercolor circles from a previous project.
I ended my last painting for July with this door and quote:
I was ready to close the “door” on this project and start something new!
Thank you ALL for your encouragement on this month’s project, as always, I appreciate your kind comments and likes of support… it means so much to me!
Cheers! 🙂
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Love was in the air recently when I was at the lake…
These two love birds were inspired by several hummingbirds that were “pursuing” each other during “Happy Hour” when I had gathered to share an appetizer and a glass of wine with several friends. The hummingbirds had their own “Party Punch,” otherwise known as sugar water (nectar) to dine on…
And the hummers zipped and dipped and buzzed by us with glee! It was quite the love affair. Lol!
Wishing you a happy weird bird Wednesday…
Cheers! 🙂
Nothing beats the heat like a slice of watermelon…
These weird birds made their “appearance” for the letter, “W”:
They are wacky Watermelon birds!
I used watermelon images from my Bon Appétit magazine and painted their beaks with watercolor. A few details were added with a pencil, black micron pen and white gel pen.
Carla Sonheim is offering FREE art videos for Kid’s Art Camp this week. Each day is a short video. I always enjoy participating and seeing what others create. Any age can sign up. I encourage you to check it out at CarlaSonheim.com
These “wild” birds were from lesson one:
I hope you join in the fun… and be sure to have a slice of watermelon!
Happy Weird Bird Wednesday!
Cheers!
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