Copyright ©2016 Deborah M. Zajac. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
I actually painted this in late October and thought if it came out alright I’d post it for this month’s Draw-a-Bird day.
I’ve never seen a Barred Owl in the wild but, would love to!
Reference/inspiration Stokes Field Guide to the Birds of North America
Painted on Canson 140lb coldpress watercolor paper
Paint: Turner Artist Watercolors; sap green, maya yellow, burnt umber, permanent yellow, ultramarine blue
Ink: Carbon Platinum Pen and ink
Brushes: Escoda #6, rd #2 rd , Mimik Kolinsky #12
More to come…
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What a lovely, sweet painting! I’m so glad you posted it. There is a man who travels all over Illinois leading owl walks. I recently went to a program he put on, complete with calls and stuffed birds. It was quite a performance! He is particularly fond of barred owls.
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Oh that walk sounds lovely!! I’d go on one or more of his walks!
I hope I get to see a Barred owl one day.
Thank you for the compliment on my painting! It means a lot coming from you!! xx
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My very favorite of your bird photos. The colors are perfect and harmonize well.
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Thank you so much Nancy!!
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Ahhh my spirit bird. 💕
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How cool you know your Spirit Bird! I don’t have a sense of knowing mine like I do my Spirit Animal. It’s Deer. 🙂 Perhaps I don’t have one.
Occasionally, I feel as if I’ve walked with the Spirits of certain birds, and animals when I happen to see them in the wild and they see. It’s hard to describe the spiritual feeling I get, but it’s quite a blessing!
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Very nice
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Thank you so much Lynn! xx
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I would love to watch you some day that would be amazing!!
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LOL! I’ve not drawn en plein air since the early 90’s! I’d feel so self conscience doing it now.
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🙂 you are mutli talented Deborah
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You’re dear Lady are too kind! xx
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xoxoxo
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Adorable, love it! 🙂
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Thank you so much Donna!
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lovely work from lovely artist Deb!! I’m impressed!
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Great job!
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I like this owl drawing, Deborah. I am a fan of birds for obvious reasons! Smiles, Robin
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🙂 Thank you Robin!
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I once posted a story of a cardinal who came knocking on my window as almost a spiritual message from my grandfather. I painted for my Mom’s 85th birthday, a pair of young cardinals with autumn leaves. I am hoping my column of tags would lead someone if they wanted to see this or read the tale. I sent it out into the magazine world and the only place who sent me a note back was Guideposts. They did many people have felt that birds can be “angels” and appreciated the story. (No, didn’t publish it though! 😉 )
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That’s so wonderful, and a beautiful tribute to your Grandfather.
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I’m so impressed! You have a lot of talent!
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Thank you so much for that awesome comment Camie!!
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beautifully done deborah! I really like this one!
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Thank you so much Jodi!
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What a beautiful painting Deborah!
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Thank you so much Antonia for the comment and support!
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Wonderful painting, Deborah :-). Your owl is beautiful, and I love the colours and sense of light – very peaceful. I’ve never seen a Barred Owl but I did see a couple of Great Horned Owls last week. Hope you get to see one soon!
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Thank you so much Myriam! It’s good to see you here! I’ve missed your blog.
I hope to see one someday too! 🙂 Maybe we’ll both get lucky!
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Very nicely done, Deborah. I have only seen owls a few times in my life, and I don’t know what kind they were. This is very pretty.
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Thank you so much Dan! I’ve only seen Barn, Burrowing, and Long Earred owls and not all that often! Owls are so neat. It would be neat to see a Barred owl, and a Snowy Owl wouldn’t it? I’d be over joyed!
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Very nicely done Deborah.
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Thank you so much Susan!
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