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She's Getting Used to Me

This robin is getting used to my camera.  She was inching closer and closer until my son slammed the door shut on his way out.  I  She was chirping to, calling out to her fledgling baby. What a pretty eye you have!  And a pretty red breast. Don't worry.  I won't hurt you.  Bye!  She flew off when my son shut the door loudly.  

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Workout Tools

Most mornings I start with a few stretches and exercises. The tennis ball is an absolute favorite of mine for stretching out sore muscles and tendons in tight and hard-to-get places.  I'll probably make a video in the near future showing how I use it. I also love therabands and small hand weights.  These are easy, small items to keep at home or in the studio.  That way one can get a few exercises in in between paintings!

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What I'm Working On

I've been working on some new bird and flower paintings mostly in watercolor and gouache on paper.   But here is a rose painting I recently finished.  I really love painting roses in both watercolor and oil painting.  A white rose is especially difficult because one things there is no color in white.  But there are actually many colors. And here is a picture plane I made with some glass.  I've been having fun with it, looking for interesting objects in the home (and especially interesting views) to paint.

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