A Goldfinch Gathering
by Angela Davies
Title
A Goldfinch Gathering
Artist
Angela Davies
Medium
Painting - Watercolor
Description
The Eastern Goldfinch, or North American Goldfinch is quite colorful during mating season. I captured all of these finches on my pink dogwood tree last April. What a sight! In winter they are a subdued gray brown, almost passing for sparrows. I associate them with spring as they seem to appear out of nowhere when the dogwood begins to flower. If you see one goldfinch, you will usually see several. They especially love thistle seed and a feeder of thistle seeds will guarantee some great bird watching. I needed to do a spring painting, even though it has not been very spring like here in Pa. It was minus one degree here this morning, snowed about 12 inches on Thursday, and icicles are hanging from my gutters. Brrr! But at least it is spring on my easel. :)
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March 7th, 2015
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Comments (30)
Dianne Sherrill
So charming Angela! Just love all the sweet Goldfinches amongst the watering can, wonderful work!
Connie Handscomb
This is so sweet, Angela; the birds are such a delight here.... wonderful watercolour;)))
Sherri Of Palm Springs
so beautiful ..I tried to type that 3 times my figures are not working..lol but finally looked up and saw what I was going to write about and perked up, love your sweet little Goldfinch Angie.. have a good weekend sherri flv
Marina Kojukhova
This is a lovely painting Angela! Very cheerful and reminds me of how I cannot wait until warm weather! LF
Rene Crystal
Spring on your easel brings Spring to my heart! I, too, am in PA and this Winter cold was felt to the bone - but your beautiful painting takes those minus degrees and vanishes them forever - a definite fav for my collection.
Angela Davies replied:
Loved your great feedback. Yes, it was a tough winter!!! However, spring seems to be finally here with some temps in the high fifties, though a bit chilly last night. Brrr!
Lois Bryan
Oh Angie!!!! SWEETNESSSS!!! I adore our little goldfinches and you've given them such a beautiful place to play and display their beauty!!!! Lovely, lovely work of art!!!! You are so talented!!! l/f and tweeted
AnnaJo Vahle
Ugh....it sure sounds cold, Angela. No wonder that you wanted to feel a little spring. This is perfect for that. I love the composition and the subject. f/l
Debra and Dave Vanderlaan
Wonderful soft color and interesting composition Angela! We added our Like! Celebrate life, Debra and Dave