My first watercolour painting, Bee-eater
I’d like to share something very different today, but something I am very proud of. I have shared with my Dad a life long fascination of birds, and when I received a palette of iridescent watercolour paints from Creative Expressions, I was inspired by the colours to paint this glorious bird to put on the front of a card for Dad’s birthday.
Bee-eaters are an African species, that migrate north through Spain in the summer, and as their name suggests they are known for catching and eating bees. I have never actually seen one myself, but they are a stunning bird, about the size of a crow but more slender. Stunningly they are actually this vibrant in colour in real life, though I have never seen one for myself. Dad photographs these birds regularly in Spain where he lives, and I chose one of those photographs on which to base this painting.
I have very little confidence, and perhaps patience in my drawing and painting ability, but I really really wanted to make this work, and I am so chuffed with myself that it has turned out so well. I think Dad too was pleased, and perhaps surprised!
To see Dad’s stunning photo’s of these birds, follow this link http://www.pbase.com/ednjoan/beeeaters_1
I thank you for joining me today, I really appreciate the support.
5 Comments
Joan Macdonald
So Glad you put this on your Blog Claire, it is a stunning piece of work and you have every right to be proud of it.
Mum & Dad. xxxx
Claire Newcombe
Thank you xxx
Linda Simpson
WOW Claire this is glorious! I am sure that your Dad will treasure this card. I love the colours.
Hugs
Linda xxxx
Helen OConnor
Your creative talent and understanding of colour shines through in this glorious work Claire, what a lucky Dad xxx
Mandy Ashley
Stunning piece of watercolour! Beautiful colours – love it!!