When life gives you lemons, draw them, 11 x 14 inches dry pastels, graphite on paper

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Grackles

June 18, 2009


 

Grackles, 11 x 10 inches soft pastels and graphite on paper

Grackles, 11 x 10 inches soft pastels and graphite on paper. 20H x 16W” framed.

The Dallas area is notorious for its Grackles. In some places they gather in flocks by the thousands. I’m not exaggerating – they are especially notable during evening just before sunset; bird parties I call them, lined along telephone poles and wires, sitting perfect wingspans apart from each other, and packed full in the trees. Photos can’t capture it all, because the experience also includes their loud calls. It’s fantastic! I love it, but they’re a nuisance in public places like near restaurants and malls. Park your black car under a tree if you don’t mind driving away with a fairly white one when you leave.

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4 Responses to “Grackles”

  1. Virginia Wieringa Says:
    June 19th, 2009 at 11:06

    The abstraction and the layering are fantastic. Beautiful image. You handle the eraser well!

  2. Jim Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 11:06

    I see them …… I love it.

  3. Mom Says:
    June 30th, 2009 at 11:06

    I especially love this one.

  4. Nikkico Says:
    August 3rd, 2009 at 11:06

    Virginia, I love that erasers draw just as well as a pencil, especially once the smearing of graphite is built up on the page. Mistakes?…only if you erase the eraser marks!

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