Winter has definitely arrived. It’s dark and rainy and cold today. Even the dogs don’t want to venture outside. It’s been pouring here for hours so lately I’ve been dreaming of spring–as you can see from my latest painting.
I’m a big fan of color so this brightly colored hummingbird tickled my fancy. This painting is based on a tutorial in the book, “Painting Garden Birds” by Sherry C. Nelson. The book is geared towards oil painters, but it translated easily into watercolor. This book has been sitting on my shelves for years. I’m glad I finally pulled it off the shelf and put it to good use.
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Two of my favorite things fuschia and hummingbirds. Your painting is beautiful!
Thank you, Suzanne. I love hummingbirds, too.
This is do delicate!
Thank you, Francesca. I had to use a light hand with the red paint to keep it from overpowering the painting.
You did a great job! It is so beautiful!
SO pretty! Definitely brings the mind to Spring. And hooray for finding something great in an older book. 🙂
Thanks, Cindy.
So beautiful, Jill. I adore the little hummingbird!
Thanks, Caitie. I was a little intimidated to paint the bird but I am happy with the results.
Happy New Year! and beautiful painting as usual!! 🙂
Happy new year to you, too, Shree.
What a lovely watercolor.
Thank you, Carol.
I love your colours – they are so clear and fresh.
Thank you, Chris. I’m a serious color lover so the fuchsia and colorful humming bird were lots of fun to paint.
So beautiful! I love how you handled the back round. It perfectly compliments the bright color gradations!
Thanks, Elena. That’s becoming my favorite background for floral paintings.