This is a work-up from a smaller painting I did last winter. I love, love, love sparrows (and so do my cats, but not in the same way!) and enjoy watching them. Last year I did an 'all-blue' piece of a gathering of sparrows in silhouette, this time I've added a slight bit of background, and sunlit ground - pavement or concrete. Since I took the photo, I couldn't resist enriching the birds a bit, lightening the blue in the background, and thickening the sunlit ground. I like their interactions. I'm thinking of calling it "Politics As Usual", or "And THEN She Said..." but I'll take any suggestions on this one, from sublime to flip...
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I like it and remember the original from last winter. The color doesn't show up well here but the composition is great. Love the names :D
Wonderful composition, Kelley! How big is this one? If I look really closely at my monitor I can see all the subtle colors in the birds, and I really like the shadows ... I'll bet this one is an absolute knockout in person!
Thanks Mary & Karen. The size of this one is 12x24. I think I really messed it up (see newer post)... may have to re-try!
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