Great horned owls

I've been working on a painting of Great horned owls using gouache paint. These large owls are native to the Americas and have a vast range. I had some nesting in a large pine tree in my backyard one time. The crows seem to chase any owl away these days! 
Here I'm showing just a few steps in my painting process. I may need to make a few changes but first I'm going to let it rest for awhile. Then take another look!
12" x 15"

Bubo virginian

My New Studio

My new work space is all painted and ready for some serious work! I know I can paint there but I'll be experimenting soon to see what types of printmaking will be doable without a sink in my studio. :-/ Otherwise I like  the look of it. Visitors are welcome!

Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York City

Last week I was visiting New York City with a friend and went to the great Metropolitan Museum of Art, wanting to see an exhibit of prints from their collection and other exhibitions there. I was excited to see that there was an exhibit of works by Vigee Le Brun! But without a membership I was unable to enter the exhibit at the time. I was so disappointed...... Of course there are many other works of art to see there and plenty of places to get lost, I found!

I was excited to see this but was too early to see the exhibit. :-(

My New Work Space

The people who worked in my new art studio before me loved color! I like color but it's a little overwhelming so I've been busy this week toning it down. I'm so ready to get to work. I didn't  have a window in my last studio but I had a beautiful dark wood floor that I'll miss.

Changing these wild colors!

Should I keep the red wall?

I like my view!

Red-Winged Blackbirds Sketch

At my house snow flurries today have left us with a dusting of snow. Other nearby parts of the country have 1-2 feet of snow from the same storm. Almost 2 feet in Philadelphia! We are a bit warmer here.
I saw a large flock of Red-winged Blackbirds stop in my yard several times this morning so I thought I'd draw a few. They are quite common around here and can be seen year-round in areas around the Chesapeake Bay.

Squirrel Pencil Sketch