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.

 

www.marybethbrath.com

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.

 

www.marybethbrath.com

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.

 

www.marybethbrath.com