Egret Heron Bird Art Print of Original Watercolor Painting

"Great White Egret Reflections"

 

The amazing Great White Egret, also known as the Great White Heron, is absolutely elegant! I couldn't resist painting its reflection in the rippling blue water.

 

This watercolor painting went through many stages. At first, I envisioned pale colors in the water.

 

 

As I worked, I started to think about DRAMA. I added more colors to the reflection, more definition to the ripples.

 

 

Instead of having the water continue to the top of the paper, I decided to make a misty horizon to bring the focus more on the bird and its reflection.

 

 

Now it was necessary to make the ripples wider at the bottom of the painting so that they wouldn't be distracting and would allow the eye to see the bird better. Also, I concentrated on adding feathers to the head and back. To give it a more realistic look, I added more of the beak to the reflection and defined the eye in the reflection. Finally, I accentuated the reflection more and dragged the water color through the reflection to give it depth. Below is the final painting.

 

 

I'd love your feedback and to hear what you think of this latest bird painting. I seem to be really attracted to them!

 

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Brown Pelican Seashore Bird Wildlife Painting

Brown Pelican Watercolor Painting

 

I just love watching this fabulous bird! It gracefully glides over the water, dives to catch a fish, then perches contentedly to digest its meal.

 

What a challenge to paint it, too! This time, I wanted to make the plumage realistic, but not show each feather. The light is important, showing the shadows without hiding the details is a bit tricky!

 

I hope that you enjoy this portrait of the Brown Pelican and will find the perfect spot in your home for it! Isn't he majestic?!

 

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Pink Flamingos Bird Painting

Pink Flamingos

 

These exotic, tropical flamingos are both soothing and colorful. I loved painting their interesting heads and beaks used for sifting for food in the sand. They almost look comical!

 

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BEACH BIRD - ROYAL TERN PAINTING

BEACH BIRD - ROYAL TERN

This adorable beach bird was so much fun to watch and paint! I hope that you want to take him home to have for your very own!

Black & White and ....

PerfectArt from PerfectArt created this imaginative collection of handmade and fine art items, including my Royal Tern painting!

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

I enjoyed watching this beautiful bird, with its white delicate feathers blowing in the wind, balancing on the rocks looking for fish! This whimisical painting will be wonderful in your beach house, vacation home - everywhere you want to create that special beach feeling.

The Secret of the Sea
"For whatever we lose (like a you or a me), it's always ourselves we find in the sea" -e.e.cummings.  Enjoy this stunning teal blue collection by Jessa Irene from SimplyJessaIrene , that includes my Snowy Egret on the Rocks.

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

I enjoyed watching this beautiful bird, with its white delicate feathers blowing in the wind, balancing on the rocks looking for fish! This whimisical painting will be wonderful in your beach house, vacation home - everywhere you want to create that special beach feeling.

Snow Days
"Who can resist blues at this time of year???" says WrappedWithWire from WrappedWithWire  My Snowy Egret looks right at home in this fine collection!

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS WATERCOLOR

"Snowy Egret on the Rocks"

Original Watercolor Painting

by Barbara Rosenzweig

I enjoyed watching this beautiful bird, with its white delicate feathers blowing in the wind, balancing on the rocks looking for fish! This whimisical painting will be wonderful in your beach house, vacation home - everywhere you want to create that special beach feeling.

For the Birds
"I have chosen a different bird for each painting, giving attention to the artists' feel for color and presentation of the bird, and the simple beauty of the piece. Oh, and the artist had to know the name of the bird being painted. :)," says curator Cynthia Eason of AzureLune of her Etsy Treasury. 'So glad that I knew the name of my "Snowy Egret on the Rocks!"

BEACH BIRD - ROYAL TERN

"Beach Bird - Royal Tern"

Original Watercolor Painting

by Barbara Rosenzweig

A trip to the beach is always delightful! This feathered friend was happy to pose for me. As the sun was starting to set, I watched this Royal Tern, with its soft, gray and white feathers, gaze serenely into the distance, unbothered by me. If you enjoy this painting, please visit the rest of my shop for more paintings and prints.

For the love of watercolors...

"As a painter myself, I am in love with watercolors....enjoy these finds!" says Curator Mary Richmond of MunasTreasures. Her wonderful collection of colorful fine art watercolors includes my "Beach Bird - Royal Tern"