My Closest Neighbor

My Closest Neighbor
5in x 7in
colored pencil on paper
copyright 2012 Rose Welty
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When you come to my house, this sight will probably greet you. This bird and it's family live closer to us than any other neighbors - they have taken up residence right outside the front door in a holly bush. They guard the basketball hoop as if we pay them - they are often squawking away on it. They are unafraid of letting you know that you have disturbed their nap time.

Yes, we have a family of mockingbirds in our yard. Despite the fact that they are "black and white" in a very colorful setting, I do find them a beautiful bird. They are very quick and rather brave in how they dart about staking their claim.

Just A Glance

Just A Glance
5in x 7in
colored pencil on paper
copyright Rose Welty
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American Robins are quite plentiful around where I live. They are some of the first birds you see as winter slips away and spring edges closer. I love their beautiful golden breasts and dark gray heads - a lovely combination. They are quick - you only get a glance before they take off.



Also a shout out to Ann Thompson Nemcosky - I was a part of her daffodil challenge over the weekend. Ann does some lovely work and has been a good friend over the years. We met through our blogs but really got to know each other better studying a color project together. Check her out!

Keeping An Eye

Keeping An Eye
5in x 7in
colored pencil on colored paper
copyright Rose Welty
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When I was out photographing flowers the other day, I turned away from the tulips and was startled by this cardinal standing behind me. He didn't tell me what he thought of my photography, but he did allow me to grab a few quick shots before he scampered off.

This piece was done on Stonehenge "Fawn" paper. It's a "tan" sort of color - the paper shows through in several areas.

"Keeping an Eye" is available for sale at Daily Paintworks. It will come to you matted to 8in x 10in, as below:

matted "Keeping An Eye", copyright Rose Welty

Strike a Pose

Strike A Pose
colored pencil on paper
7in x 5in
copyright Rose Welty

I remember photographing this bird. He was very agreeable to having his photo taken. He would pose for a bit, turn towards me, turn back and strike a new pose and then hold it. We did this several times. It was quite refreshing - as most birds are skittish.

Strike A Pose is matted to 8in x 10in and ready for framing. You can purchase it directly from me using the Paypal button below.

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Getting Back

work in progress

I've been very busy with things around the home and life lately, but I think I've just about fought all the fires and can go back to maintenance mode on them. So, I'm back to devoting more time to art.

I decided to jump in with this bird I found on one of my photo shoots at a local park several months ago. I can hear birds outside right now, singing away - yay! that means it's time for another photo shoot. But perhaps I'll finish this guy first. ;-)

The Noisy Neighbor, colored pencil drawing

The Noisy Neighbor
7in x 5in
colored pencil on paper
copyright Rose Welty

This little fellow is my neighbor. In fact, he's my noisiest neighbor. He's lively, jumping to and fro - he seems to like the rail near the stairs on my deck. I've even caught him poking his head into my mint pot.

A Lovely View, colored pencil on paper

A Lovely View

10in x 8in

colored pencil on paper

copyright Rose Welty

Can you imagine sitting underneath a shower of dappled pink light? I think this little junco rather enjoyed his view underneath the spring blossoms on my redbud tree. Sunlight filtering through delicate pink petals must have made for a peaceful canopy under which to sit and rest your wings for a spell.

Here are a few details of the drawing:

There are two schools in the colored pencil art world - those who hide their marks (works like this often look like an oil painting) and those who don't. I'm decidedly of the latter camp, I think there is something intimate about being about to see the marks the artist made. I also think it creates movement in the drawing.