The grackles are back in impressive numbers. I’m constantly mesmerized by their iridescence and shrewd behavior. One particular grackle inspired this watercolor. He puffed up in the cool breezes, holding firm his territory and warning his rivals to stay clear.
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I could not possibly add any more to the lovely comments that you have already received, except to say that each one echoed my heart and mind.
Thanks so much:)
I almost hear,,,crack, geck, grack…
robert
I’m glad:) Thanks Robert.
Love the coloring in those feathers!
Thanks Patti!
Magnificent! So wonderful colors! I am filled with admiration for your gorgeous imagination!
I thank you so very much:) I feel the same about your work.
Thanks Elena.
Whenever I look at your work a ray of light penetrates into my heart.
I’m so very grateful for your comment Marcelo. I truly feel the same about your work. Thank you.
Ooohh your rich colours Elena…gorgeous. 🙂
Thanks Jane:)
I can’t put into words how much I love this guy! What a great piece, and the perfect portrait of a grackle in both visual representation and evocation of personality. Fabulous, fabulous, fabulous. 😀
xoxo,
Kathryn
At least as many thank you’s to you Kathryn:) MUCH appreciated.
Gorgeous painting. Love the colors and texture.
Thank you Jill:)
The colors are stunning! His feathers remind me of cosmos- a cosmic bird! 🙂
They really do look psychedelic in person. Thanks Jess!
Puffed up and full of himself or no …
Very delightful you’ve made him sporting his feathered coat with such light catching colours 🙂
Lovely Elena .
Quite full of himself, I think;) Thanks very much Poppy.
Splendid work, Elena!
Much appreciated Uday:)
Beautiful painting, Elena: love the shades of color in the feathers!
Thank you Stefano! But, I can’t even come close to what nature painted on this bird.
As always inspiring… not surprise that fellow have something to sing about… 🙂
Thanks Doron:)
🙂
LOVE THIS!!!!!!
Thanks!
Such a strong personality here:)looks very self confident ,intimidating and adorable at the same time…all together in a very delicate balance.Excellent work as always:)
Much appreciated:)
Gosh, that’s stunning, Elena. I like how this grackle is all puffed up and the colours are wondrous, like rich feather jewels. I am often in awe of their shimery colors too.
I think that grackle would love his poitrait!
I hope so:) Thanks so much Karen!
Very nice you worked, dear Elena. I like it very much, both color and how you created the portrait bird.
Congratulations!
Have a wonderful weekend, dear Elena! Big Hugs, Ştefania! 🙂
Thank you Stefania! Have a great weekend!:)
Oh Elena – this is wonderful! The colours, the form, everything about it. And this bird has such a great name!
Thanks Anna:) Yes, these crackles are well named!
Are grackles like crows or ravens? Nicely done, did you do it in a full sheet?
Similar to crows and ravens to the best of my knowledge. Painted on an 11″x14″ piece of paper. Thank you Lee:)
Thanks, size of the work puts it into a clear perspective for me. I am doing smaller works now they use less paint and take less time…usually. When I say smaller I mean half to quarter sheets for watercolor or 18×24 or smaller for oils. It is impossible to estimate size on our blog art.
Wow! The color is terrifically great! Such personality you captured!
Thank you Cindy!
I love the depth of the colour in his plumage. This so reminds me of the illustrations that sent me spinning off into another world as a small boy. Beautiful.
Illustrations effected me profoundly too. Thank you so much Richard.
I love those gorgeous hues of his feathers. Exquisite work, Elena! 🙂
Thanks so very much Marina:)
Fabulous painting Elena!
Thanks very much Adrian!
It would be extremely difficult to capture and so beautifully express this degree of ‘character’ in a photograph.
One can really “ham” up a personality in a painting:)
When one has imagination and artistic skill!!
lovely and dynamic!
Thank you Emily!
Exactly more beautiful than real one 🙂 You are amazing artist dear Elena, Thank you. Have a nice weekend, love, nia
Many thanks Nia. Hope you have a great weekend as well:)
I love it, lots of attitude, beautiful colour. We don’t have grackles either, but our ravens and crows act just like this.
Probably cousins. Thanks very much Annerose:)
WOW! I think that’s it.. Wow! 🙂
Thank you Alf:)
You’re welcome.
Love the way you captured the feisty personality and beautiful iridescent feathers. Really striking.
Thanks so much Trapper:)
I’ve never seen this bird where I live. Beautiful colors. Thank you. I l love to watch all kinds of birds…my feathered friends. 🙂
I like watching birds as well:) Thank you Kim!
Most welcome. I’m so glad you shared your lovely photo.
Love that ‘don’t mess with me look’ and the way you’ve captured the vibrant iridescence.
Much appreciated:)
I think I’d stay clear of him if I were a bird.
Oh yeah;)
The colors streaked through those feathers are gorgeous. Wonderful painting.
Thanks Allyson!
Wao ! Impressive work.
Now your birds photography is having fruits on the drawing.
Puffed-up feathers and its color were so well captured.
Yes, since I’m not a great photography, my not so good photos help me out as reference for paintings. Thanks Yoshi:)
Exquisite painting. You captured his personality well, Elena.
Thanks very much Jet:)
Fabulous! Wonderful colours.
Thanks Sarah!
O Wow! Love this!
Thank you Kevin!
Feisty! Gorgeous blue-blacks.
Not a retiring personality;) Thanks very much John!
Love those darks, fabulous colors Elena!
Thank you Mary:)
Wonderful work… 🙂
Thanks very much Drake:)
Wow, I love that. Captures the always somewhat unsettling nature of catching a grackle’s eye.
Unsettling is the right word. No surprise that you are able to articulate it;) Thanks Jeff.
So alive, lovely painting!
Thanks very much:)