When I was at the Bayard Cutting Arboretum in Oakdale I stopped to see the chickens. They are all of the same breed and have great colored feathers. While I was sitting there sketching I found out a few interesting things. Chickens love watermelon and cucumbers. Their caretakers brought out bags of them and the chickens were so excited and ate every morsel. Apparently they love the water in both. These were painted directly in watercolors.
I just learned something new, Joan. I would never have guessed they like watermelon and cucumbers … beautifully painted and I love the shed in the background...
ReplyDeleteGreat sketch, Joan. Love the guy peeking out of the shed:)
ReplyDeleteAnd I'm with Hilda - who knew?
Thank you, Chris. It was new info for me too.
DeleteInteresting and colorful! Nice work with the direct style. I threw some watermelon rinds out in the back and they were gone in no time with the birds.
ReplyDeleteThanks. I couldn't believe how fast they ate them. lol
Deletetoo funny about the watermelons and cucs. This is a charming direct painting.
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