dark duck - 12" square

I discovered this great wildlife area near Hilton Head (Pinckney Island National Wildlife Refuge) and hiked to Ibis Pond within it. The pond is a bird rookery and was unbelieveably interesting visually. There is an island in the center and all the trees are loaded with birds and their nests; also, alligators in warmer weather (still haven't seen one since I moved here).

completed gulls - 12x24

I took this photo in the sun....yes, it is actually sunny for the second day in a row!

three gulls (step 1) - 12x24"

I am having a rough day today..........losing your father the week before Father's Day is painful since you cannot even turn the radio on without hearing incessant commercials for Home Depot & grilling. Work is the thing that is the best medicine right now. I began this painting early today and made pretty good progress.

500 posts! (and completed painting)

I just realized when I signed in that this is my 500th post on this blog. I have had mixed feelings about why I continue to post until I realized that I was doing it as a visual diary/website rather than as a marketing tool........so, I find it pretty invaluable at the moment. Anyway, I just thought I would mention it.