Madam Secretary

 

oil on panel, 12" x 16"

Here's another subject I've been wanting to paint for quite some time.  The secretarybird is an endangered, largely terrestrial bird of prey endemic to Africa.  It can reach up to over 4 feet in height, and there's something almost human-like in its regal, statuesque bearing.  What an extraordinary being!

Out of the Blue

acrylic on panel, 16" x 12"

As the title implies, this painting was not planned.  It was started as a distraction from another one (actually, two) that I'm currently struggling with.  A little experiment that was quite satisfying.

African Spoonbill

oil on panel, 14" x 14"

A straightforward portrait of an African spoonbill wading in shallow waters.  I have painted a roseate spoonbill previously, and I just find these birds to be so exotic, with their long legs and bills.

Giraffe and Acacia Tree

iPad painting, 10" x 14"

This is for Tex, a beautiful soul who appreciated this little digital painting I did a while ago and have never posted, until now.  I love you, Tex!