Gulls at the Barn Door

The photo below the painting was shot (bad exposure) in Mendocino in 2016, and proved inspirational as the basis for the oil painting above.  The two gulls, a beautiful sunset (perhaps triggered by more unusual solar activity) and an original soundtrack were added.

More Birds and a Raft

 Top to Bottom:

1.  Soft Landing: Red Crow on a Magnolia Flower - 8x10 oil on linen

2.  Bald Eagle Flying over a Fractured Rainbow - 8x10 oil on canvas

3.  4 Parakeets in a Arthur Dove Inspired Sunset - 11x10 oil on canvas

4.  In Process:  Three Girls in a Raft - 8x10 oil on linen

Sunset

There is nothing quite so calming as time spent outside soaking up the beauty of nature.  Sunset photo taken during a super moon shoot in Marin County.  More super moon photos here: https://www.shutterstock.com/g/Lucy+Autrey+Wilson

Crows Flying at Sunset

The Messengers

The fishes, seahorses and turtle bring a message for the new year.  Love where you live and keep it pure.
Photo composite and digital painting for Illustration Friday.