Red-winged Blackbirds Journey ~ "Songbirds & Friends" ~ Watercolor Framing:Unframed I built these tonal shifts

I built these tonal shifts through layered washes that let the natural mineral pigments do what they do best: create depth that glows from inside the paper

No preliminary sketch

This pelican watercolor painting captures the surprising grace of a bird most people think of as ungainly

I used Kissho Gansai pigments from Kyoto on archival cotton rag paper

Red-winged Blackbirds Journey ~ "Songbirds & Friends" ~ Watercolor Framing:Unframed I built these tonal shiftsImmerse yourself in the vibrant world of songbirds and their floral companions through this original artwork from my 'Songbirds & Friends' collection. Crafted with expressive brushstrokes and lively compositions, this songbird watercolor painting captures the enchanting personality and vivid colors of its feathered subject. The artwork reveals the intimate relationship between these avian muses and their natural environments, portraying their joyful