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Thursday, April 16, 2015

Morning Walks, Blue and the Scrub Jay



Scrub Jay
encaustic on birch 6x6
The other day I saw a flash of blue while out on my morning walk along the Willamette River in Portland.  This beautiful blue bird darted in and out of my sight for several minutes.  I had to stop and watch for a while. The color was so eye catching, much brighter than the Stellar's Jays I see in Seattle.  I'm sure being a jay and all, he is just as naughty as the Stellar's Jay.  But even so, I thought he was gorgeous.
I walk every morning. It helps me clear my head and get my day sorted before I jump in and get started. I find that inspiration will present itself on these walks. I get some of my brightest ideas while walking.  I've also been adding an evening wind down walk as well.  Seems the new dog is doing me well :)encaustic
Happy Friday, All!  
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20 comments:

  1. FayeApril 16, 2015 at 8:14 PM

    Your encaustic bird is so gorgeous!

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  2. Valerie-JaelApril 16, 2015 at 10:24 PM

    Fantastic! Valerie

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  3. GigglesApril 16, 2015 at 10:32 PM

    Oh this is gorgeous!! The blue looks so much brighter than the stellar jay.... Many people say they get so much inspiration walking!! Good for you...

    Hugs Giggles

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  4. Ayala ArtApril 16, 2015 at 10:54 PM

    Can I go walk with you? Sounds like a lot of fun there!
    Love the little birdy painting ♥

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  5. PaintingWriteApril 17, 2015 at 1:01 AM

    I am loving your encaustic bird series - I really love that texture and the look of the wax in these pieces. I haven't heard of most of the birds so I'm learning something too! Dogs are great for making us move aren't they? Steve and I were just talking about how much more we've walked in the last year since adopting Skye - the westies don't mind not walking if it's raining but Skye would be bouncing off the walls if she didn't get to the beach twice a day!!

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  6. Linda KunsmanApril 17, 2015 at 5:23 AM

    another gorgeous encaustic! I have not seen a scrub jay in person. I'm sure your doggie is very happy with the walks:)

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  7. bellefrogworksApril 17, 2015 at 6:40 AM

    I just love your birds - may save up to buy one soon. Your work is gorgeous

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  8. minnemieApril 17, 2015 at 7:23 AM

    Beautiful! The boys are always to excited when they find a Blue Jay feather... a coveted prize in the world of boy-finds!

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  9. GlorV1April 17, 2015 at 7:47 AM

    Hi Marji. Your painting is wonderful with its textures. Wonderful work!

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  10. UnknownApril 17, 2015 at 9:02 AM

    Yay for walking! Great way to clear one's head. Your bird is gorgeous.

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  11. Paper rainbowApril 17, 2015 at 12:46 PM

    I always look forward to seeing your beautiful paintings.

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  12. UnknownApril 17, 2015 at 12:53 PM

    Dear Marji, all your birds paintings are beautiful. Nature is such so inspiring! Thank you for sharing

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  13. Studio KaufmannApril 17, 2015 at 4:59 PM

    Marji your little bird is so cute. Love it. Happy PPF

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  14. Tammie LeeApril 18, 2015 at 7:22 AM

    such a striking piece
    beautiful jay

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  15. AnonymousApril 19, 2015 at 2:52 AM

    This is a wonderful and very charming little bird :) I totally understand your fascination for it's blue colour, it is really beautiful :)

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  16. ConnieApril 19, 2015 at 6:31 AM

    Another Beauty!

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  17. Tracey FKApril 19, 2015 at 10:19 PM

    this is so lovely... you capture birds so well, and the walks are good for us as well as we get to see your amazing work...xx

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  18. paulineApril 20, 2015 at 3:58 PM

    Just love this. You have fabulous talent with birds. Beautiful encaustic. xx

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  19. JKWApril 21, 2015 at 6:21 PM

    I was walking every morning until I hurt my knee (why I haven't been around much). So I understand the beauty and the feeling of nature so early. Gorgeous painting. Blessings, Janet PPF

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  20. Karen SmitheyApril 23, 2015 at 3:18 PM

    Love the texture in the painting of the scrub jay. Those are the jays we have here at our house in the foothills. Up a little higher in the mountains we have Stellar's Jays.

    I know some people don't like jays, but they are so beautiful and so full of themselves I just have to love them!

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