On vacation from school this week, me and the boys headed out to see some wildlife.
First stop a pet store where the most amazing parrots lived.
This baby Macaw took an immediate liking to me. The feeling was mutual. So friendly. He wanted to be pet. He laid his head on my shoulder (sounds like a song) while I scratched him on the neck. He knew exactly how to get a Mom to love him.
Then we headed off to a farm with the most unusual looking animals...
The rock star!
Everyone wanted to pet him. Don't touch the HAIR!
I thought this sheep was an enigma. Never saw a sheep with four horns. Evidently, they are a real breed. Sorry for the finger in the picture. It was the only photo that showed more than two horns. Little kids were clammering up the fence (messing up my artistry), hard to get a good shot of her.
Sheep and goats have the prettiest eyes, full of light. Soulful eyes.
My favorite part of all (I'm a big geek) was watching all of the wonderful ducks.
This one had a blue bill. So cute.
Back home again, I've been making lots of collages.
I have more show and tell for you....
My sketchbooks are full. Lots of paint, gesso, markers, colored pencils and collages.
Is it spring break where you live? If you are on a Staycation, what did you do? Where did you go? Let me know in the comment section. Talk soon.......Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
First stop a pet store where the most amazing parrots lived.
This baby Macaw took an immediate liking to me. The feeling was mutual. So friendly. He wanted to be pet. He laid his head on my shoulder (sounds like a song) while I scratched him on the neck. He knew exactly how to get a Mom to love him.
Then we headed off to a farm with the most unusual looking animals...
The rock star!
Everyone wanted to pet him. Don't touch the HAIR!
I thought this sheep was an enigma. Never saw a sheep with four horns. Evidently, they are a real breed. Sorry for the finger in the picture. It was the only photo that showed more than two horns. Little kids were clammering up the fence (messing up my artistry), hard to get a good shot of her.
Sheep and goats have the prettiest eyes, full of light. Soulful eyes.
My favorite part of all (I'm a big geek) was watching all of the wonderful ducks.
This one had a blue bill. So cute.
Back home again, I've been making lots of collages.
I have more show and tell for you....
I love using gesso. It gives nice texture to the page. I paint over the acrylic paint or markers to make a pastel effect. Mix gesso with watercolor for creamy muted hues.
Do you use gesso as an art medium? Try it if you haven't yet. It's like painting with plaster.
Sketch books
My sketchbooks are full. Lots of paint, gesso, markers, colored pencils and collages.
Is it spring break where you live? If you are on a Staycation, what did you do? Where did you go? Let me know in the comment section. Talk soon.......Enjoy the rest of your weekend!
1 comment:
HeyDenise. I love gesso. It is one of my must haves. I like scraping it with a credit card over bright colors. Haven't thought about mixing it with water colors. Blessings Terri m
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