Day 5 of Painting 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Beaver"

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/pattie-wall/beaver/652543

6" x 6"

pastel on tinted and pumiced gatorboard

I have never painted a beaver before - or any rodent for that matter.

Beavers make great dams - I DO know that.  Some people

complain about them and their dam making.  The interesting thing

about them is they create wetland areas that help the surrounding ecosystem

thrive.  Yes, they can be destructive of trees..but it's not like they

tear down an entire forest all at once.

Once again, I see an area that I need to address in the painting

after hurrying to take a photo and post it.

Maybe later.

Wildlife Symbols That Define Us is a perfect

theme for me this go round.

I am really enjoying it!

DAY 5 - 30 Paintings in 30 Days (Barn)

"Still Here"

6" x 6"

oil on birch panel

This one is small and it drove me nuts today.  The source

photo was taken of an old barn in Wisconsin - 

on a dreary grey day, but I changed it to 

a blue sky, then I had the values all wrong almost throughout the

piece.  Eventually, I just started mixing it up and slinging paint - if that 

what you call it on a tiny painting..but it felt like it.

Ended up with heavy thick paint, which shines in the photo.

Available for purchase, just email me.

Just an FYI - still wet - so it will be awhile to get it 

posted for sale or able to ship.