Goodbye year...

 Let the new year be full of warm and happy colors throughout! 

Yet, blues are fun, especially when you give up control and just watch what happens on the paper

Abstract winter seascape 3, watercolor 30 x 23 cm

Abstract winter seascape 2, watercolor 30 x 23 cm

Abstract winter seascape 1, watercolor 30 x 23 cm

The River

The River 1, watercolor,  42 x 23 cm

source photo

Several interpretations of this photo that I took from the car while traveling in Cape Breton. I liked the directional clouds, but of course, didn't like the railings in the front. The beauty of painting, is that you can get rid of any unwanted objects and change things the way you like them.
Not having painted for a long time, it took me several attempts to get to the fresh look of the watercolor above.Then experimented with acrylics, with different colors, one with a palette knife only and the other with brushes.

The River 4, acrylic, 20 x 15 cm

The River 2, acrylic, 32, 24 cm

Cardinal

Cardinal, watercolor 30 x 22 cm

Cardinals are of the few birds brave enough to overwinter here in Ontario. It is definitely the most colorful one. Unlike the sparrows who have been frequenting my bird feeders this winter,  this bird seldom stays long enough to let me take pictures. But several days ago this flamboyant male cardinal was so kind to pose for over five minutes.

Cardinal, watercolor 22 x 30 cm

A little one

Chimp, watercolor 29 x 22 cm

A pair of pears

Pear, watercolor sketch

Pear, acrylic sketch