Light on Light

 

acrylic on panel, 12" x 12"

This simple study of a snowy egret on sand was trickier than I expected it to be.  The subtle color gradations were problematic because of the drying properties of acrylic paint, in which some colors darken slightly as they dry.  Still, I'm happy with the overall effect.

Seagull on Sand

 

oil on panel, 8" x 10"

I'm going back to birds, one of my favorite subjects, with this little painting of a seagull.