Goats on a Ranch in Boerne TX

 

The reference photo for this 11 x 14 watercolor was taken several years ago when we visited Boerne TX for our nephew’s wedding. The bride’s  family lived on a ranch near Boerne in Texas Hill Country NW of San Antonio. It was beautiful country but had been experiencing drought at the time causing the family to sell their cattle and turn to raising goats. Sometimes, immigrants tried to cross the river near this farm to enter our country. I took several pictures of the goats. This is the one that I chose for painting. 

Bald Eagle from Lori

 

This painting was taken from a reference photo by my friend, Lori. It is 11 x 14 in watercolor. The painting is for Lori.

A Couple Watercolor Chickens

 

Today I decided to paint a couple chickens in watercolor. They are on a 9 x 12 watercolor paper that can fit into an 11 x 14 frame when matted.

Kitty in Our Yard

 

This morning as I looked out of the window I saw this kitty going along the grass near the woods. It appeared to be looking intently for a mouse. So, I took my camera and caught it as it moved along. This is an 11 x 14 watercolor.

Ohio State Fair Rooster

 

My daughter took a picture of this rooster at the Ohio State Fair and shared it with me. This is the painting I did in watercolor in size 9x12. 

The Munching Bunny by Our House

 

This bunny must live in the wooded area on the North side of our house for hardly a day passes that I am not able to watch him/her nibbling grass out our living room window. I kind of feel like I know him/her! Ha! This pictures is a 9x12 watercolor. 

Cat in the Woods by Our Yard

 

Out the window I saw this cat in the woods appearing to be hunting. I learned that it is Tilly, our neighbors’ cat. This is an 11 x 14 watercolor.

A Second Chicken Painting

 

This is a second chicken painting. It is 11 x 14 in watercolor.

Chickens

 

This one was painted for a church friend who said she liked chickens. It is an 11 x 14 watercolor. I may have to paint another one.

Rabbit in Our Yard

 

This rabbit was in our yard nibbling on grass one evening when I was able to capture it on my camera. It’s identity is Eastern Cottontail. This is an 11 x 14 watercolor painting. SOLD

Deer in Our Yard

 

This is an 11 x 14 watercolor or deer in our yard. 

Hen House and Chickens

 My sister asked me to paint this chicken house and chickens for a friend of hers who is getting rid of her chickens after many years of having them. It’s a watercolor.

Easter Bunny

 

This watercolor of the Easter Bunny is an 11 x 14. I think he is pretty cute. 

Teddy Bear (Practice)

 

Watercolors used: Yellow Ochre; Burnt Umber: Ivory Black; and a mixture of Burnt Umber and a little Indigo.

Deer practice in watercolor

 

When I paint I really need to look at another picture to do a good job. In this one, I was on my own. I’ve been reading a lot about watercolor and know that it is not exactly an easy medium to conquer. I’ll keep trying to do a better job. Practice, practice, practice!