Birds Of A Feather
Papa Duck Feather 6"x4"
Papa Duck Feather 6"x4"
Mama Duck Feather 6"x4"
Mama Duck Feather 6"x4"
Hi!
"Mama Duck Feather" now has her mate. Welcome, "Papa Duck Feather!"
I wanted very much to tell you that Mallard ducks mate for life, like
Canadian Geese.
It would have made for a very touching back-story to go along with the
very real event I told about you a few weeks ago...how I found the pile
of feathers and the encouragement they brought me during a difficult
time.
(If you didn't catch that one
you can read
it HERE) .
I was going to insist that these two paintings stay together.
Was...
But of course, I always research to confirm any notions I have about
nature before prematurely stating something as fact. And, well...I
found that most species of ducks choose a different mate every year.
Still, I like the idea of keeping these two together as a symbol of
fidelity and commitment.
Perhaps I can find some Canadian Goose feathers next time I go for a
walk on Bird Island.
In the meantime, while these are drying.....
Getting ready for the festival.
Getting ready for the festival.
The Grosse Pointes Art Festival is now just a month and a half away.
That means that I need to paint like crazy to be ready. Then I can turn
my attention to prepping the display in the three weeks prior to that
event.
For now, here are a few of the small works going into the show and a
few new frames to fill.
And just as soon as that's past, there's September's Plein Air Retreat
in Cheboygan to prep for. I can't wait for that! I keep thinking about
the great food we had at the Golden Apple Art Residency.
Of course, ya just can't top Greg and Shelley's lobster mac-n-cheese! I
dream about that frequently and awaken with drool on my pillow.
Sorry. TMI.
But I have my own secret culinary repertoire, which I'm told isn't too
shabby. We will eat splendiferously and paint the gorgeous scenery up
there for three days and come home refreshed and inspired.
I'll keep you posted as we get closer.
I can hear our friends in the apple tree awakening.
By the sound of it I think we'll have a bumper crop this year.
More about the retreat next time.
Jan
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