Great Blue Heron II ~ "Oh, to Fly" ~ Watercolor Lovebirds I worked in pastel for

I worked in pastel for this piece — part of my Shadows of the Sky collection

"Cardinal Love" brings warmth and emotional depth to living rooms

letting the mineral pigments shift from warm ruby to deep garnet as they settled

and boldly striped face through layered dry strokes on textured paper

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Great Blue Heron II ~ "Oh, to Fly" ~ Watercolor Lovebirds I worked in pastel forExperience the effortless grace of flight through my 'Oh, to Fly!' collection original watercolor bird portraits that capture nature's grand winged creatures in their dynamic elegance and timeless beauty. Sophisticated color palettes and intricate brushwork showcase the essence of birds in their natural habitats with striking realism. Through an innovative freehand technique, I immortalize fleeting moments bringing the inspired intelligence, strength,