Pipevine Swallowtail Mixed Media

How do I know it’s a Pipevine Swallowtail? My 2021 National Wildlife Federation calendar titled “Treasures of Wildlife” told me.

It also told me the photographer’s name is Robert Day from Daybreak Imagery.

I respect their copyright despite the fact my use is not for profit, so I’m not going to show you the original photo. Instead, I encourage you to visit their online gallery. Richard and Sue Day are talented photographers so you’ll enjoy the visit. You may want to set a timer before you click through so you don’t lose too much time browsing.

Here’s the mixed media (iridescent watercolor, ink, and watercolor pencil) piece I made from it:

Pictured again with a little tilt for the light and iridescent paint to show off their shared talents.

I think I need to do a little reading about this butterfly. The University of Florida has a “Featured Creatures” page about them. Apparently that luminescent blue is an aid in mating.

Time to go to work. Have a great Tuesday!

It’s Been a While

I spent a few minutes over the weekend scribbling part of my garden.

If You Stare into the Abyss…

…it will stare back at you with it’s cute little perky ears.

Out in the Garden

Pen drawing of a hellebore in bloom.

Winsor & Newton .3 fine liner that arrived in my last Setchbox and Winsor & Newton watercolors I’ve had for a very long time.

Garden Time

This one started last weekend and was put on hold for a while. Sad that I used sharpie…even the ultra thin was too thick. Mostly regret it on the tops cluster of flowers because that’s my favorite bit. Lesson learned.

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Saturday’s Sketches on Thursday

It’s been a busy week at work, so it’s taken me a good portion of the week to get around to posting these. We’re all on the cusp of enjoying a long weekend, and I’m still reveling in the last one a bit.

Saturday was one of those ideal days when you just float from one relaxing bit of the day to the next, and only the idea popping into your head tells you what comes next.

Obviously, I spent some time in the garden, and I was not alone  🙂

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