Collage of the 30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge - The Bird Series by Mary Beth Brath

The Bird Series by Mary Beth Brath

The 2015 Leslie Saeta 30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge is complete! For the past 30 days, I have disciplined myself to create a painting a day. No excuses. I choose a theme of common birds that I have spotted over the years. This took away the stress of deciding what to paint every day. The list of birds was written down on paper in the month of December. I decided to make them all the same size on the same substrate, 6x6" acrylic paint on canvas paper. My drafting table was organized and ready to go. I had several of my own books on birding to use as reference, a few of my own images and of course I researched online. The basic shape and color patterns were studied. Then the composition and design came as I did the painting. Some are silly. Some more serious. All are fun. Enjoy.

 

Stay tuned for exhibit information to see this series in person. The internet is fun to view artwork, but original art must be seen in person to see the correct color, brushwork and texture.

 

Thank you - MB

30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 30 - Cormorant by Mary Beth Brath

Cormorant by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 30

 

The final painting for the 30 Day Challenge is the Cormorant. When I look at the entire series, I see a mix of backyard birds, woodland birds and shore birds. Much of my life has been spent traveling between Northwestern Pa and Cape May New Jersey.

 

Thank you to all of the followers on facebook and blogger. You are what kept me going through the month. Thank you Leslie Saeta for organizing the challenge and making the sharing process so easy.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 29 - Glossy Ibis by Mary Beth Brath

Glossy Ibis by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 29

 

Today's bird is the Glossy Ibis. I spotted a small group of these birds at Cameron State Park in Cape May County New Jersey. I highly recommend this park for artists and explorers. The waterlilies are amazing.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 28 - Ring-necked Pheasant by Mary Beth Brath

Ring-necked Pheasant by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 28

 

Today's bird is the Ring-necked Pheasant. This bird was a lot of work to paint. The digital image came out cooler than the actual painting. Posting artwork online is a joy but artwork must be viewed in person to see the true colors, textures and details etc.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 27 - Black Skimmer by Mary Beth Brath

Black Skimmer by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 27

 

Today's bird is the Black Skimmer. These birds put on quite a show when they glide down and "skim" the top of the water with their beak to catch their dinner. I have seen these in Cape May New Jersey while exploring the coastal walking trails.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings in 30 Days Challenge Day No. 26 - Common Loon by Mary Beth Brath

Common Loon by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 26

 

Today's bird is the Common Loon. Did you know that loons have a hard time standing since their legs are so far back? This is why you always see photos and artwork of this bird while they are lying in their nest or floating in the water. They nest right next to the water's edge so they don't have to walk. 

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 25 - Black Crowned Night Heron by Mary Beth Brath

Black Crowned Night Heron by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 25

 

Today's bird is the Black Crowned Night Heron. I have only seen one of these herons. It was about 25 years ago at my husband's family marina in Southern New Jersey. I was so fascinated watching the large, clunky bird roost in a cherry tree that was on a tiny island in the lagoon.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 24 - Herring Gull by Mary Beth Brath

Herring Gull by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 24

 

Today's bird is the Herring Gull. Ahh the sounds of summer. I love to hear the gulls when at the shore. They can be quite a nuisance when food is within reach.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 23 - Belted Kingfisher by Mary Beth Brath

Belted Kingfisher by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 23

 

Today's bird is the Belted Kingfisher. These fascinating birds are seen above rivers and streams diving from tree branches into the water below to catch fish for dinner.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 22 - Redwing Blackbird by Mary Beth Brath

Redwing Blackbird by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 22

 

Today's bird is a Redwing Blackbird. I love the way these birds balance on tall weeds.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 21 - Eastern Bluebird by Mary Beth Brath

Eastern Bluebird by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 21

 

Today's bird is the Eastern Bluebird. One time when I was plein air painting in Perry County PA, I was sitting on the ground in a field painting a landscape with a bluebird box in the scene. Two bluebirds were flying in and out of the box and happily playing. I was in heaven. Then I realized I was sitting just inches from a pile of deer pellets. So happy I did not sit in the pellets!

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 20 - Mourning Dove by Mary Beth Brath

Mourning Dove by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 20

 

Today's bird is a Mourning Dove. I am not sure if this bird's call calms me or depresses me.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 19 - House Finch by Mary Beth Brath

House Finch by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 19

 

Today's bird is a Northern Flicker. The Flicker is a type of Woodpecker that can often be seen hunting for ants on the ground.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 18 - Flicker by Mary Beth Brath

Northern Flicker by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 18

 

Today's bird is a Northern Flicker. The Flicker is a type of Woodpecker that can often be seen hunting for ants on the ground.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 17 - Cedar Waxwing by Mary Beth Brath

Cedar Waxwing by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 17

 

Today's bird is a Cedar Waxwing. Over 10 years ago I was visiting Cape May County in New Jersey and my father-in-law's neighbor had a scrub pine with a flock of cedar waxwings flitting about the branches. Up until then I had only seen one or two at a time. To see several right next to me at eye level was incredible.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 16 - Wild Turkey by Mary Beth Brath

Wild Turkey by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 16

 

I was not very excited about painting a turkey. When I see them in the wild, many times they just look messy and blah. Turns out, this was one of my favorites to paint so far. Again, the digital image of the painting is too cool and the background looks greener than the actual painting. The background is really a warm olive.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 15 - Great Blue Heron by Mary Beth Brath

Great Blue Heron by Mary Beth Brath

 I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 15

 

The Great Blue Heron looks so massive when in flight...because he is massive. When he is startled while fishing in a small stream he can give a hiker quite a scare. That hiker would be me. 

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 14 - Ruby-Throated Hummingbird by Mary Beth Brath

Ruby Throated Hummingbird by Mary Beth Brath

 I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 14

 

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is fascinating in so many ways. We rarely get to see them stay still, so we never get a true sense of all the color.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 13 - Catbird by Mary Beth Brath

Catbird by Mary Beth Brath

 I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 13

 

The Catbird makes a call that is similar to the sound of a cat. We have a few that nest in our rhododendrons and they will come within 3 feet of me while I sit on the porch. The coloring of this image is off on my computer monitor. The actual painting has a warm buttery background that plays very well off the gray bird. Not sure why I could not get a good digital image. 

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 12 - Robin by Mary Beth Brath

Robin by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 12

 

The Robin is mostly seen on the ground searching for worms. As Forrest Gump would say, "that's all I have to say about that". I was super busy today and had to rush this painting to keep up with the challenge. Good night.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 11 - Tufted Titmouse by Mary Beth Brath

Tufted Titmouse by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

Painting No. 11

 

The Tufted Titmouse is a small, crisp looking bird that is often seen hanging around other backyard birds such as creepers, chickadees and nuthatches.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 10 - White Breasted Nuthatch by Mary Beth Brath

White Breasted Nuthatch by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.
 
Painting No. 10

 

The White Breasted Nuthatch is such a fun bird to watch. These little guys are like acrobats as they climb all over fences and tree trunks.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 9 - Goldfinch by Mary Beth Brath

Goldfinch by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.
 
Painting No. 9

 

The Goldfinch is seen quite often. Many people mistakenly call them canaries since they are yellowish. No matter how often I see them, they always make me gasp.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 8 - Indigo Bunting by Mary Beth Brath

Indigo Bunting by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

 
Painting No. 8

I have only seen the Indigo Bunting a handful of times. Not sure why. This bird ranks right up there with the Scarlet Tanager in regards to brilliance of color. How crazy it would be to see the two of them next to each other.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 7 Scarlet Tanager by Mary Beth Brath

Scarlet Tanager by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

 
Painting No. 7

I remember the first time a saw a Scarlet Tanager like it was yesterday. It was in the late 1980s and I was bird watching off of my parents' deck. This streak of flaming red flew over the porch and into the neighbor's tree. When I focused my binoculars on the bird, I thought for sure it was loose from an exotic pet store (ok...I was a teenager then). I ran in the house to tell of my discovery. After I researched the bird, I couldn't believe it was common. I have only seen 4 or 5 since that day.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 6 - "Dinner At Low Tide" - Snowy Egret by Mary Beth Brath

Dinner At Low Tide by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

 Painting No. 6

My husband is from Southern New Jersey and I have been fortunate to enjoy the shore most of my life. Phillip's family owned a marina on a bay and at low tide the mud in the lagoon would attract Snowy Egrets. Being a "birder", I would love to sit on the dock and watch the egrets pull various creatures out of the mud. I found it so ironic how these brilliant white sophisticated birds would eat such a nasty looking meal while standing in the mud. Oh how I love nature.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 5 - Blue Jay by Mary Beth Brath

Blue Jay by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

 Painting No. 5

I thought about painting the Blue Jay in an aggressive pose but his beauty won me over. These guys put on a great show in our backyard. They screech and swoop at the other birds but I still think they are one of the most beautiful birds in our region.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 4 - Why Are Blue Jays So Nasty? says the Northern Cardinal by Mary Beth Brath

"Why Are Blue Jays So Nasty?" - Northern Cardinal by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

 Painting No. 4

The Northern Cardinal is such a common sight yet we all stop and stare when we see one. His coloring and shape are so pronounced we can't help but loose our breath and pause to take in his beauty.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 3 - Black Capped Chickadee by Mary Beth Brath

Black Capped Chickadee by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

 Painting No. 3

The Black Capped Chickadee is a common companion of mine when I paint plein air. In front of our family cabin we have a row of pine trees that have succumbed to various "growths". The chickadees love crawling around the branches and filling their stomachs with whatever chickadees eat.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day No. 2 - "A Little Night Music" (Whip-Poor-Will) by Mary Beth Brath

A Little Night Music (Whip Poor Will) by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

 

Painting No. 2

Ahh Yes - that lovely sound as evening falls in Hemlock Valley. Many people do not know about the Whip-Poor-Will. This robin sized bird is nocturnal and during the day he is camouflaged in a pattern resembling tree bark and foliage. At dusk, if you are lucky, you will hear his lovely call that sounds like he is saying "whip poor will". Guests of our family cabin in North Western PA have enjoyed whip poor wills for over 30 years now. I have never actually seen the bird. Last year while hiking near our cabin, I startled a bird out of the leaves on the ground that quickly flew away. At the time I thought maybe it was a quail or even grouse. Now looking back, it could have been a whip poor will. I only caught a glimpse of him as he flew through the branches. Hmmm. Maybe this year.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

 

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30 Paintings In 30 Days Challenge Day 1 - "My House!" - Carolina Wren by Mary Beth Brath

"My House!" (Carolina Wren) by Mary Beth Brath

I have taken the challenge by Leslie Saeta to complete 30 paintings in 30 days. Each painting will be 6x6" on canvas paper. I picked a theme of birds to keep me focused. The 30 birds chosen as subject matter are all birds that I have spotted over the years. Most are common in my region.

 

Painting No. 1

My son built a bird house in scouts years ago. Last year I painted the house and hung it in one of my gardens. That very same day, a wren claimed the house and made his presence known all spring.

 

The paintings are available for purchase at $100 each - unframed. Shipping included. Sales tax of 6% if in the state of Pennsylvania. Contact me at mbbbrath@gmail.com.

 

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