November Birds - 29

Spangled Cortinga.  Only one day left!
(I'm drawing a bird every day in November)

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Crowned Eagle.
(I'm drawing a bird every day in November)

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Major Mitchell's Cockatoo.
(I'm drawing a bird every day in November)

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Indigo Banded Kingfisher...or is it a bird from Avatar?  Hmmmm.
(I'm drawing a bird a day in November)

Black Billed Magpie.  I tried to show how pretty their iridescent colours are, not sure it I succeeded.
(I'm drawing a bird every day in November)

November Birds - 24

American Kestrel

(I'm drawing a bird a day in November)

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Crow!
(I'm drawing a bird a day in November)

Photo Friday!

We've been having miserable weather lately, but yesterday the sleet let up for a while and we went to our favourite campground.  It's so peaceful when it's empty.   A was sleeping on my back, so it was hard to get a good shot of her!

November Birds - 22

Golden Crowned Kinglet!
(I'm drawing a bird a day in November)

November Birds - 21

Long eared owl!  I like this one :)
(I'm drawing a bird every day in November)

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American Goldfinch (aka Eastern Goldfinch or Wild Canary)
(I'm drawing a bird a day in November)

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Mountain Bluebird.  On of my favourite local birds, they're the most gorgeous blue.
(I'm drawing a bird a day in November)

Inspiration - Alphonse Mucha

It will come as no surprise to anyone who loves the work of Alphonse Mucha that he is a huge influence for me (and many other artists!).  Mucha was a Czech artist who lived from 1860-1930 and is the most recognized artist of the Art Nouveau movement.  These are five of my all time favourites.

November Birds - 18

California Quail!
(I'm drawing a bird every day in November)

Meanwhile, on Hellobee...

This week on Hellobee, I posted my favourite recipe for guilt-free chocolate.

I also shared how little A is killing me with the sleep deprivation, I'm convinced it's part of some evil baby plot.  And if you want a peek into my living room, I re-baby proofed it to keep A from climbing the bookcases, amongst other things.  Of course, while I was typing just now she took a tumble while pulling her toy basket out, so clearly my system isn't perfect...

November Birds - 17

Hood Mockingbird
(I'm drawing a bird everyday in November)

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For my brother.  This is Meg the Silver Spangled Hamburg Rooster.
(I'm drawing a bird every day in November)

Photo Friday

We had snow this week!  Little S was sooo excited when she woke up to see all the white outside.  I don't think she really remembers snow from last winter, but we've been hyping her up for it with Stella books and snowy documentaries.  

She was thrilled to get to wear her new snowsuit, but sadly mommy has not yet gotten her new mittens, so she had no thumbs.

 Mr Finnegan watched from the bedroom window.

 Poor little A!  I thought I had a suit for her, but on closer inspection it was too small and an unwashed hand me down.  Sad times.  She couldn't crawl in it which made her super mad at me.  I'm getting her a new suit tomorrow, so we should be all set for the next snowfall.

The snow has retreated back up the mountain for now, but it's return is eagerly awaited by some :)

November Birds - 15

Peacock!
(I'm drawing a bird a day in November)

Little Goodson House

A little house commission I finished up yesterday.  Want me to draw your house?  Only $30!