Wise Old Owl

How about that attitude!

I love him... although I don't think he'd give a "hoot" about me...

I posted YESTERDAY that it was my 18th paint-iversary.  Since my first painting done from my own photo (twice) was an owl.  I though I'd honor that by painting another owl (or two).

It's amazing how quickly 18 years goes by. 

It's amazing to think I've done over 700 paintings in that time.

It's amazing that I still have so much to learn!!

It's amazing how a few dabs of color can turn into something worth looking at.

   My whole palette for this owl.    

Thanks Pexels for having great photos available for artists to use as references.

Original Oil Painting on 7"x 9" Canvas Board
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Paint-iversary 17 years ago today...

My first painting...
17 years ago today.

It's not often that when we say something "changed my life," that we really mean it.
I was so nervous walking into that first painting lesson 17 years ago.  I wasn't a painter. I didn't even consider myself artistic. I was just 42 and found myself with a little extra time to try something since my youngest was old enough to drive himself.

I was so unbelievably proud of this painting.  It actually did look like trees!

I am forever grateful to my teacher and friend.

Oil painting on 8"x 10" Canvas Board

Not available for sale... This one's priceless... :)