I think it’s time I shared the Hummingbird story I mentioned in my first Backyard Birds post a couple of months ago. One afternoon in July I spotted a tiny baby hummingbird perched on top of one of my tomato cages. It looked as if he was confused or injured. Maybe it had been orphanedContinue reading “Backyard Birds: Hummingbird Happiness”
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Backyard Birds: Hummingbird’s Grace
Hummingbirds love fragrant flowers, and there are few flowering shrubs with as much allure as the Hot Lips Salvia. Hundreds of perfect blooms call to nearby hummingbirds to feast. This is why I planted these shrubs around my yard, especially near the glider loveseat where I sit while enjoying a sunny day in my garden.Continue reading “Backyard Birds: Hummingbird’s Grace”
Backyard Birds: Leap of Faith
Witnessing the anticipation and quick movements of the Junco birds in my yard as they leap into the air inspired me to draw this backyard bird in action. While creating this sketch, I focused on expressing the animal’s movement and intensity just before liftoff. There’s an incredible sensation of excitement and hope that builds upContinue reading “Backyard Birds: Leap of Faith”
Creativity Reignited by Backyard Birds
Creativity and inspiration comes when we allow ourselves the space to spread our wings and fly. It had been about 13 years since I last sketched anything more than a doodle, which I only did during company conference calls. Don’t get me wrong, I expressed my creativity in other ways for some of those yearsContinue reading “Creativity Reignited by Backyard Birds”