Rooster, Carriage Hill Farm – 2009

The shadows and grays of this black and white provide a real contrast.

This rooster is at Carriage Hill Farm in Ohio (just north of Dayton).  To learn more of Carriage Hill, a wonderful … Read the rest

Rooster of Carriage Hill Farm – 2009

As you may know I love going to Carriage Hill Farm, Ohio,  where you can go back in time to a life that is much simpler.

The animals at the farm are all … Read the rest

Peacock

“Peacock” is accomplished in traditional oil and was finished in 2005.

Here is a tidbit about my life:   I think I was born with a brush and drawing pen (smile)!

When I was little my mom moved a lot.  … Read the rest

Nesting Robins

In 2005 I  used watercolors to create a series of birds.

This is one of the pieces from that series.

Beginner’s Hint:  This hint is for those who want to learn how to use water colors but haven’t … Read the rest

Barred Rock Chicken II

Another pose of a Barred Rock hen at Carriage Hill Farm.

This one is strutting her stuff in front of the camera.

I wonder if she knows she’s famous now . . .(smile!)

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Barred Rock Chicken I

This lovely hen has her home at Carriage Hill Farm in Dayton Ohio.

Chickens are gaining popularity, and this pretty bird is no exception.

You can see  her or her bird relatives in person at the … Read the rest

Horse VI (2009)

I love this purple horse.

This is one of my chosen favorites from several depictions of this same horse.

See also Horse I

See also Horse III

Although children love this one, it is great for animal … Read the rest

Horse III (2009)

This is Horse III of my first horse poses accomplished in Gouache water color.

To see the other versions of this same horse, click on the following:

See Horse I

See Horse VI

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Horse I (2009)

This is my first horse in Gouache watercolor.

I painted this same horse pose in six different color schemes and decided to post my favorite three which are Horse I,   Horse III,  and Horse VI.

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