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More Baby Bunnies

Posted in Reference Photos

Every spring we have batches of new baby bunnies in the yard. This year their nests are well hidden. You can kind of tell there’s a nest near by watching the Momma bunny arriving to the same area in the later afternoon/early evening.

It’s not long before we can spot of the brave babies wandering from the nest:

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This little fella is palm size – about 3 – 4 inches. He stopped and sat still when he realized we were near by.

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It didn’t take him long to realize we were no threat, and he got busy nibbling on leaves. We’ll keep our eyes for him and his siblings tomorrow.

Always Bunnies in the Yard

Posted in Musing About Art, and Reference Photos

I’ve written over the years about the many, many bunnies that make our yard their home.  They are still happily invading the garden and living the life around here.

Momma bunny enjoying the sun
Momma bunny enjoying the sun

This gal is sunbathing in the backyard. We are doing some reworking of the yard and she loves the dusty dirt to hang out on.

Time for your close up!
Time for your close up!

When I can, I try to catch some photos of them. Although this photo is a little blurry, it lets me see how her fur is colored and the proportion of her eyes and ears to her face.   I haven’t painted rabbits in a while, but she would look marvelous in a painting. 🙂

Pheasant In My Yard

Posted in Reference Photos

Never know what will show up in the yard.  Last week brought a gorgeous pheasant!

Ring Necked Pheasant

We’ve never seen a pheasant hanging out around here. Taking a peek at allaboutbirds.com shows that they do actually live around here year round.  Who knew?

Rin Necked Pheasant

I like the way his white “collar” looks like the collar of a button down shirt. His face has iridescent green with a red around his eyes.

ring necked pheasant

The markings on this back are so interesting. Comma like half circles on the upper feathers, and stripes on the lower. You can see the shine of the iridescent on the back of his head.

ring necked pheasant

Here you can see the stripes on his tail and the great oranges and rust on his feathers.  Just a beautiful bird. I was able to take a fair amount of photos right through the window.  He will definitely show up in future paintings.

Pansy Perfection

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I have some new pansies that were not blooming when I bought them.  Yesterday they burst into bloom….. wow!  Isn't this one beautiful?

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I had no idea what the colors would be.  What a gorgeous surprise. I love the color combination of purple, yellow, and pinks 

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Such detail on this flower – the purple vein lines and the tiny bit of white along the ruffled edges.  Just beautiful.  I am swamped right now, but I will definitely be painting this lovely pansy in the future. 

Even More Daffodils

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I never get tired of seeing blooming daffodils in the spring. Aren't these white ones beautiful?! 

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  All the daffodils in the yard are in full bloom.  

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Each year the clusters get bigger and fuller.

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These two tone yellow daffodils are nestled under a bush that is just starting to bloom. You can really see how the six petals are arranged as two sets of three – three below and three above like pinwheels.  I am painting daffodils on wine glasses this week.  I'll have photos of them posted later in the week.  Enjoy your day !