Another Downy?

Yes! Just finished, a downy, again. I think the pose is so typical of a downy. It has a kind of tension in its posture. It's not a "relaxed" species. The branch was one of many pieces of oak tree that have been shed on my lawn this winter.




"Downy Woodpecker", Original Watercolor by Anne Gilna, 2011.

Messing With My Mind

While shoveling heart-attack snow from the driveway this morning, I heard a robin singing.

Finished Portrait

I just turned over this commissioned portrait to the customer. He seemed very happy- I even got a hug. Not as good as tears, but it still means success. The nice looking one is his niece, the slobbery, wrinkly one is the dog he gave to her but has since died.

My Photobucket Portfolio

I've added a link (on the left column of this site) to my Photobucket account. It displays most of the work I've done in recent years. You can look at individual albums of bird paintings, botanical paintings, and portrait drawings. Can't hurt to look!

Does Time Fly, Or What?

A few days ago I received an email inviting me to participate in a 2011 art show. The cycle continues. There's always next year.

2 by 2

Cedar Waxwings are social birds, so I felt it was necessary to paint more than one bird at a time. I'm leaning toward multiples in my bird paintings lately. Here they look very busy in the crabapple tree.


Just finished: Cedar Waxwings, Original Watercolor by Anne Gilna

Shining Bright

It's time again for the maple tree in my backyard to produce
its annual display of color. I search the ground for the best
examples, and start painting before they dry up. There are a
few days each October when the tree is at its height of color
and in the afternoon when the sun shines at the right angle
the inside of the house glows with a rosy hue. Then, after a few
memorable days, it passes, until the next year.