Water, and putting it down in paint
Winter in Perth means rainfall, if we’re lucky. Up in the Hills to the east are an abundance of brooks, creeks, dams, weirs and dams.
Exploring Jane Brook on a crisp winter morning was quite the adventure.
The brook has been dammed with a weir and is a popular swimming spot in warmer months.
Jez and his mate found many ways to amuse themselves.
If it could be walked across, they would try it, no fear of consequences.
There were so MANY birds there is not enough room in this post for them all. But the Splendid Fairy Wrens were so cheeky I had to show them to you here.
Here is the jewel coloured male
And here showing his bib
Not far behind was a little blur in the bush, the more discreetly coloured female.
Inspired by such wonderful waterways I hit the canvas, and here’s a snippet of my current Work In Progress (undoubtedly influenced by a certain Fairy Wren’s colours….)
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If this is just a snippet, I can’t wait to see your completed canvas, it’s beautiful, already it’s colour and movement is pulling me in.
Love the shots you took of the creek and pond and I held my breath just seeing where those two guys went! and of course the birds, the beautiful, brilliant birds. Thanks so much for sharing your inspiration with us
Thanks Brenda, your kind words mean a LOT!
A great post. You have captured the water in paint soooo well. It looks real enough to splash in. From my limited art lessons I know how hard it is to paint water. Well done. The photos are nice too. Boys will be boys.
Thanks Diane, although too chilly to splash about here!
Wonderful post! I can see why they call them Spendid Fairy Wrens. How could one be more splendid than this gorgeous male?? And those water scenes = gorgeous! Thanks for sharing.