# 9 Whitemud Creek and # 10 Chickadee

#9 Whitemud Creek   8x8 Oil on Paper   NFS

One of my favourite bits of the walk.

#10 Chickadee at Terwillegar Park   6x6 Oil on Gessoboard   $125.00 unframed

This little fellow was perched up at the top of a big tree down in the park on a very cold day. Brave little soul!

Again, for the month of the challenge I have priced the paintings as part of the fun of the challenge. When the month is finished they will revert to my normal pricing. 

#8 Terwillegar Park Lone Tree

#8 Terwillegar Park Lone Tree   6 x 6 Paper on Board   $125.00 unframed

I'm taking a turn this week with snow. I've had a yen to paint this scene in our dog walking park for years so I decided I would give it a try today. What a lovely day, first a friend showed up with a latte and a big smile, then one of my boys and his dog popped in. Then to top it off, the hysterically funny radio podcast of Vinyl Street Cafe's "Babysitters" show was playing. If you see any errant squiggles you'll understand it's very difficult to paint while laughing yourself silly!

I realize after I painted this scene that it was just the same sort of day as today, sunny but very cold! 

Painting 30 in 30 Ellis Bird Farm #3

This was one of the great vistas we had as the day went by. I'll retake this photo and probably paint it again and again. What drew me to this scene is that is seemed to go back to forever.
I hope those of you who are painting in the challenge are fitting everything in. I've taken to putting a notepad by my bed so I can get down the thoughts tumbling around in the middle of the night!

Painting 30 in 30 Ellis Bird Farm #2

Ellis Bird Farm # 2    Oil on Cradled Board    $125.00

Another moment at Ellis Bird Farm.  It changed so much through the day but just got more beautiful.

Painting 30 in 30 # 1 Ellis Bird Farm

Ellis Bird Farm #1   Oil on Cradled Panel 6x6   $125.00

The farm is a sanctuary for cavity nesting birds and for all those who visit it. I'd encourage you to  check out the story of the farm on the link. It's a fascinating story of the difference a few people can make with determination and initiative. 

I have lots of photos of the farm and very cold weather heading our way so I'll be a happy girl painting away, remembering how beautiful the day was and the fun we had.