Brande Arno Art

4 x 4 inches, Oil on Gessoboard - $ 45.   Etsy Shop When I look at this painting, I feel like my style might be changing.  Not sure yet but I do know I'm having fun getting color combinations I didn't think existed.  Not bold color but subtle color variances.   The weather is exceptionally cold and will be through next week.  All the birds are puffing up their feathers so they can stay warm.  On a day like today (2 degrees), the feeders get refilled twice.  My two doggies (Cooper & Cookie) get their thick sweaters on before bathroom trips and paws wiped as soon as we get back inside.  Then they hang at the wood stove while I get their potty treats.  

5 x 5 inches, Oil on Gessoboard $ 45. Etsy Shop This is my first Eastern Bluebird sighting and painting...all in the same day!  Four of these beautiful birds were at the birdbath and shrubs that live just under my living room window.  So I grabed the cell phone out of my smock and walked very slowly to the window. As soon as I could focus the lens, I started snapping.  Got three somewhat grainy photos, but that's ok.  I'm really excited about their visit and getting any photos.  According to my "Birds of New York field guide", the usual winter pattern with Eastern Bluebird is they migrate to the western third of the state and fly in groups.  That explains why this group stayed close to each other while perching on the shrubs and taking turns sipping from the birdbath. I sure hope they make my birdbath a daily must do.