Watercolors
After experimenting with watercolors without any instruction, I systematically studied it in 2020 under the able guidance of noted watercolorist Alex Tolstoy. One may see her works at https://www.atolstoyart.com/ ; most of the images here are attributable to that period.
Ellen’s Perch
My Life Partner’s view in Long Boat Key, FL provides endless opportunities to observe nature’s wonders, Botanical, Zoological, Geographical , Meteorological and Astronomical.
FANTASY DOGWOOD - Dogwoods are some of the most beautiful trees in my state of Maryland and their non-linear growth pattern has always intrigued me.
EXOTIC BIRDS - Exotic Tropical Birds and Showy Peacocks are fun to paint without getting too precise.
KEEP ON HUMMING -
The wonderful thing about watercolor is the way even errant strokes contribute to a piece; here, dry-brush helps convey motion, even though it was initially intended to represent substance.
SHADOWS AT SUNSET -
At dusk in northern climes fire appears in the skies to contrast with forest silhouettes.
KILLING FIELDS - When man makes war, the only true winners are the birds of prey.
WET PARROT - Watercolors are often even more interesting before they dry. Here a jungle parrot takes on a luster that diminishes after a few hours. The finished bird (in the next frame) is not quite as interesting.
HAWKEYE - This Hawk has a brilliant blue tinge to its plumage, which gives it a distinctly friendly look, despite its deadly intentions.
DRY PARROT - Somehow, the dried version is not quite as attractive to me.
SHROOMS & AN ORANGE -
Still discovering the sensitivity of watercolor, these fruit and vegetable images are most interesting to me.
GEODE - Geodes are some of my favorite images. I had no idea they could be fairly represented in watercolor, but was pleased with this result.
PICNIC PARADE -
Always uninvited but present for the repast; rather like the taxman.