Day 7 - one for the FLOCK

 

"Big Black Hen"

6" x 6" 

watercolor on Ampersand Aquabord

Day 7 of Painting 30 Paintings in 3 Days

"FALCON"

Purchasing info at:

https://www.dailypaintworks.com/fineart/pattie-wall/falcon/652140

6" x 6"

pastel on pumiced and underpainted gatorfoam board
(OK have to admit, at first I thought I was painting a hawk but after
much scrutiny, I see I have a Falcon.)

I should know this as I once painted an Egyptian scene with a falcon in it but falcons are
the symbol of the rising sun in Egypt, known as Ra.
He is a solar symbol meaning success, victory and a winning situation.

Not knowing the physical difference  - just like the bobcat and lynx, who has time to catch all the details to tell which one it is - 

they are quick and one doesn't get too close to humans.

The following I found online because I wanted to know the difference between a falcon and a hawk.  Seems that when people post photos of them - even they don't know there is a difference.

"1. Falcons belong to the same genus while hawks fall into several genera.

2. Falcons have a notch on their beaks while hawks have a simple curve on the beak.

3. Falcons grab their prey with the beaks while hawks use talons on the feet to kill prey.

4. Hawks are generally larger birds than falcons."

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Read more: Difference Between a Hawk and a Falcon | Difference Between http://www.differencebetween.net/science/nature/difference-between-a-hawk-and-a-falcon/#ixzz56QVxoI9o

DAY 7 - Painting 30 Paintings in 30 Days (Sunflower)

"Sunflower with Thistle and Privet Berries"

12" x 12"

oil on 2" wrapped canvas

SOLD

This one happened SO fast.  Painted from

one of the many great source photos

provided by my florist daughter in

Fort Collins.   She makes 

the prettiest arrangements!

Thanks for sharing Jess.

Loved this one!

Painting 30 in 30 - Day 7/Trees

"Twisted"

5 1/2" x 10"

mixed media on Canson Colorline blue

pastel on gouache

I loved doing this one today. These are my dead trees in winter, minus many twiggy branches.  I loved how the light was filtering through them creating such great shadows.

I am very fond of this surface but will have to make a few minor changes when using it next time - like mount it on a board...as it warps a little when you seal it with clear gesso.  It's very papery, too, Tape on top is very hard to remove without tearing the surface.  I used gouache to paint the trees and pastel pencil on top.

Yes, it is for sale, just email me.

DAY 7 of 30 Paintings in 30 Days

"Portico de Las Capuchinas"

(portico at the convent of the Capuchin nuns, Antigua, Guatemala

16th century)

5" x 7"

oil on canvasboard

Five and a half years ago I went on an group art trip 

with Kaye Franklin - who I have often painted with - to Guatemala.

I have found many subjects to paint from the photos I took on that trip.

We tour-sized Antigua, Guatemala.. One of the great places we were privileged

to tour was La Iglesia de las Capuchinas (the church of the Capuchins)

This is the arched portico that surrounded the courtyard of the convent.

I found it very inviting, peaceful and quiet. This place was full 

of interesting architectural phenomena.

I have corrected the painting from Day 6 below.  

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