Black Cap Caucus Mar 28, 2016
One of my favorite things about spring is watching and listening to all the birds.
From this artist’s perspective, it’s a lot more fun than TV.
Chickadees, for example, appear rather considerate and agreeable.
They just don’t seem to have much interest at all in squabbling.
How refreshing
12X16
Oil on panel
Order a Print
“Those little nimble musicians of the air, that warble forth their curious ditties, with which nature hath furnished them to the shame of art.” Izaak Walton
I love our year round avian residents the spunky and cheerful black-capped chickadee! Thanks for this beautiful painting!
Thanks Mary, They are so much fun to watch!
I always look forward to the “chick-A-Dee-Dee-dee- song of our ilttle clown friends the chickadees. You have captured them beautifully. Thank you and I so enjoy your paintings!
Thanks Mary!
Lovely painting. Reminds me of a favorite quotation from Henry Van Dyke, which I keep visible in the studio: “Use what talents you possess; the woods would be very silent if no birds sang there except those that sang best.”
Great quote Steve, and very wise words. Thanks for sharing!
OH! These sweet creatures….How WONDROUS their song! Still yet, and once again, you captured the essence of innocence, humility and beauty….GIFTED artist and humanitarian that you are! Vermont is blessed to have you …thankfully, they share you with the rest of us!
Go gently through this week, Peter…
Victoria
What a sweet composition, Peter! And you are right that they don’t waste time squabbling. They go about their business peacefully and in tune with their environment. We should all ponder on the world of the chickadee and take note.
Agreed Patricia, thanks!
Thanks so much Victoria. I notice when I paint anything, I develop a sort of “empathy” with the subject while I’m painting. For a few fleeting moments, I “feel” like a chickadee. Fun!
Another wonderful painting! Love it!!! Thanks,
Beth
Thank you Beth!
Chickadees are without a doubt my favorite birds. They have let their presence be known at some very significant times in my life. You have done a beautiful job simplifying their markings and shapes, and creating a wondrous harmony by repetition of their colors and light values throughout the painting.
Another excellent artistic analysis Brian. I started this with a muted, warm, organic underpainting, aiming for that natural harmony from the start. As for the birds…”repetition with variety.”
I love God’s little creatures, the Chick-a-dees. And I love your title—Black-capped Caucus.
Thank you Joy, it’s creative fun when I can somehow tie my subjects to current events.
’tis the season! Our back yard has the scene…flitting back and forth to get a seed. We have a collection and today saw the first full color change of a male finch; NICE yellow. Special presentation you created…thank you.. Cindy
I hope to someday paint a finch, cardinal, and others with great color. Thanks Cynthia!
Hello Peter;
I totally enjoy your outdoors works of art and especially this beautiful rendering
of the chickadees. They are quite a sweet group of birds and so much
fun, which you en-capture !
Thank you very much Wendy!
Good picture! Great painting of our featherly little friends!
Thanks David!
I really love this painting it is gorgeous
Thank you Judith!
I fell in love with this painting on sight… these are my favorites to watch on my feeders. I am looking forward to the day that I have a print at home.
Wonderful!
Thanks Tammy, much appreciated!
Peter, I am not receiving the notice that I have been outbid in my email – I only realized that it had occurred as I checked the DIV site. Please advise,
Sally
Just sent an email to my webmaster to ask him to check if the automated email was sent. Please stand by. Thanks Sally!
I was out bid and forgot to check back… I am so bummed, what a beautiful piece this was.
Sorry about that Scott, thanks for bidding! Let me know if you want a print. P.