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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SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS PAINTING

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.

Butterflies and Blue Flowers

"Beautiful shades of turquoise make this treasury so special. Take a moment to visit each creation. They are all fabulous in their own way.... This is an On Fire For Handmade Team Treasury," says Curator Marge Mills from PersonalDesignz .

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!"

SNOWY EGRET ON THE ROCKS

"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.

Feathers are IN!
Curator Brooke A. Stockton of KAndKDesignsLLC  created this feathery masterpiece of a collection and included my Snowy Egret on the Rocks." She says, "Back in style with a new twist of the 2000's!!"

TWEET...TWEET

"Snowy Egret on the Rocks"
Original Watercolor Painting
By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

"Use the talents you possess - for the woods would be a very silent place if no birds sang except for the best." Henry Van Dyke
Of her delightful Etsy Treasury, Curator Carol DeMumbrum of cdemum wrote, "All together we make a beautiful symphony on Etsy!!" She included my "Snowy Egret on the Rocks" (11x14 - $280) here.
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A TASTE OF SUMMER

Snowy Egret on the Rocks

By Artist Barbara Rosenzweig

In the middle of winter, isn't it nice to dream about the warmth of sunshine, the squawking of birds on the beach, warm sands, and the waves lapping on the shore.

Hope that you enjoy this taste of summer in the dead of winter!