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Approaching Spring - Song Thrushes and Camellias by Dick Twinney

Approaching Spring - Song Thrushes and Camellias

© Dick Twinney

www.dicktwinneyswildlifeart.co.uk

Well, now my Rosellas have flown back to Australia I can continue with my real work.
CORNISH WILDLIFE THROUGH THE YEAR
What I intend to do over the coming year is share with my PIL friends my passion for the part of the world in which I live and its wildlife.
Every two weeks I will upload a new nature painting relevant to the time of year. A sort of Nature Diary.
Beginning with this February painting.
Approaching Spring - Song Thrushes and Camellias.
The Camellias are now coming into flower and the birds are pairing up for the coming nesting season, as with these featured Song Thrushes.
This is a scene from our own garden.
The little white flowers are Herpatica some of the earliest plants to flower in the year.
Watercolour on Arches paper.

Tags

birds flowers nature realism springtime wildlife

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very charming 5*****

1 month ago

Many thanks Meirav
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Just brilliant work my friend. Love the concept of a Nature Diary. It works so well with your art. You DO have calanders of your art, don't you? The attention to detail is what I am alwyas drawn to and you have it here in spades! That you do such detail work in watercolor is just astounding to me. Can hardly wait for March! *LOL

1 month

Many thanks William,
Yes, we do our own calendar each year, so also do others using my artwork, charities etc.
you won't have to wait till March as I am doing 2 a month!
I love your artwork on the right<<<<<<<< it was before I was on here I think, anyhow fabulous work my friend
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Very lovely painting, Dick. It has me pinning for Spring.
I love your project, idea. It must be both comforting and exciting to have such a plan.The flowers are exquisite.

1 month

Many thanks Nadine,
I always like to set myself projects it makes me more positive and disciplined.
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Hello Dick, Your artwork is 5* all the way. Just love to lay my eyes on the beauty of all your works. Love this one for it's colours it aliveness (if that is a word)lol. Your work put a wonderful smile on my face. Much talent and beauty and playfulness makes this stunning. Judith

1 month

Thanks Judith,
I always try to incorporate some 'aliveness' in my art! LoL
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Hi, Dick Very nice work as always! I like your idea of presenting your country by following the rhythm of the seasons. Congratulations!
This work is excellent !

1 month

Many thanks Alix my friend from France.
Best wishes from across the channel.
Dick.

1 month

Hey Dick, how are you? It's spring in Cornwall?? Here in forest Celtic, it's as cold as "WOLF", it is frozen! Whether you are preparing? ? ? I am preparing a painting of the Little Red Riding Hood ... Until tomorrow ... or later! Friendships.

1 month

Davina Nicholas

Marvelous, happy painting full of life,joy and colour display!5*

1 month

Many thanks Davina,
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Roxanne Driedger

Your work is poetry! The remarkable detail, wonderful compositions and the fresh clear colours are really uplifting. I look forward to more of your 'nature dairy '.

1 month

Thanks Roxanne.
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

beautiful, you got the shiny leaves very well, we have these little birds here also, I have a bird feeder and different birds come around, love it 5******

1 month

Thank you Loretta,
We wouldn't be without our bird feeders, great entertainment for all the family.
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

louisa hatzidaki

Absolutly wonderful as is all your work!

1 month

Thank you Louisa.
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

This is just so beautiful - I have Camellias in my garden but the Song Thrush has only made passing visits so far. But we did have him and his family nearby last year, so here's hoping! This is just lovely Dick - thank you for brightening my evening. I have yet to paint a Song Thrush - maybe soon ...

1 month

Many thanks Davidina,
Great birds song thrushes and as their name implies beautiful songsters. We have had them nest in the garden on occassion a real privilidge.
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Micheal Giddens

Hi Dick, A beautiful floral and bird scene! Gorgeous camellias .... 5 ***** I'm really pleased if you see some sense of style emerging in the seascape. This is so hard to do - it is one of the things that has deterred me in the past - they tend to look like everyone else's seascape. It's odd, I seem to enter more a a fantasy world when I paint the sea - more so than the flowers - so I will try and keep doing that. Your pal, Mike

1 month

Thanks Mike,
Yes, I couldn't agree more, a definite style is emerging in your seascapes, I can see that you are really enjoying the challenge, keep entering your fantasy world it's paying off. You have a lot more freedom painting the sea than flowers.
All the best,
Dick.

1 month

Charleen Morris

Stunning Dick!Excellent detail - gorgeous camelias! 5*******

1 month

Thanks Charleen,
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Beautiful as are all your paintings. 5***** for you and well done.Regards Kerry

1 month

Thanks a lot Kerry,
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Dick I wish i could bottle you and paint like this!! It's divine and I love the stories and the idea of a seasonal theme. Now the camellias of course we have here but do far better in Melbourne where it's colder, and the Thrush..so far I haven't seen in Aussie. But I remember it's beautiful song in New Zealand.This is stunning and delightful makes my heart feel warm. 5***** plus plus. smiles Margaret.

Didn't know you had Aussie birds??LOL

1 month

If it makes your heart feel warm Margaret I'm a happy man. LoL.
Best wishes,
Dick x
Yes we do they are usually lifeguards in the summer! LoL

1 month

Kerry Wembridge/Ziernicki

Hi Dick... Ha ha yes not far behind Margaret... LOL We have lots of Aussie birds.. :))
Now your story with this one.. Good I idea I look forward to seeing it..
And this work is exquisite in every single delicate detail. I love the delicate approach you have to the nature you observe. And you paint with such passion for your subject. it shows.. I love this and the pink of the Camellias is amazing in the earthy surroundings.. 5***** plus lots more.. Kerry

1 month

Thanks Kerry, Glad you like it, found the ants yet?
Best wishes, your long lost cousin!! LoL
Dick x

1 month

Kerry Wembridge/Ziernicki

Hi again CUS,lol. Ants! Oh wonderful.... As if the spider didn't do my head in enough... now we have, ants..!!! Out with the magnifying glass ..LOL

1 month

Beautiful pink camellias and cute birds on the leafy tree, a very realistic painting. love it! Looking forward to your next painting.

1 month

Many thanks Jenny.
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Lovely Dick! So much detail and such gorgeous birds! Love those pink camellias and their dark green leaves. Excellent work!

1 month

Thank you Sally, must check out your peacock looks great from here <<<<<
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Geoffrey Gaskell

Lovingly detailed & expressive watercolour painting.

1 month

Many thanks Geoffrey.
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Hi Dick this painting is making me dream of spring. you colours are very warm and green and the bird too is beautifull.I love it.Well done!

Raymond.

1 month

Thanks a lot Raymond.
Not long now!
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

beautiful and i love the promise of things to come throughout the year

1 month

Thank you Beryl. I am off to check your art when I have done all my thank you's.
<<<<<<<< looks great from here
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Lovely as usual, Dick. But I find it quite astonishing that camellias are already flowering in your garden: it really shows up the difference between Cornwall and Yorkshire: up here there is nothing but cold and not even the snowdrops are peaking out of the earth yet... I look forward to following the promised monthly paintings!

1 month

Thanks Emmy,
Yes we have camellias in flower from january onwards here in Cornwall.
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Adisha Kariyawasam

Beautiful work! Yet again you have maintained your very high standard. This picture is fantastic and the colours and positioning of the flowers are very appealing. Congratulations on yet another accomplished work! Inspiring!

1 month

Many thanks Adisha.
best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Russell Phillips

Stunning work Dick and a wonderful representation, Best Wishes

1 month

Many thanks Russell,
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Another beauty! 5*****.

1 month

Thanks a lot DJ
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Brilliant composition and execution. The colours seems flat, but maybe because of the photo quality inefficiency. The detail is very impressive. Im sure it took you long hours.

1 month

Many Thanks Joemar.
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Very Good! -Rick

1 month

Thanks Rick,
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

I just love it!

1 month

Many thanks Fabscha
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Hello Dick. Your work is always so uplifting and enchanting, in bringing your world into the world of others, on paper.

This is just gorgeous. Please continue with your nature diary.

regards Maree

by the way the Rosellas are doing fine, their in the front yard munching on the seedpods. :)))

1 month

Thanks Maree,
Glad the rosellas made it, a very long flight!! LoL
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

I love your picture of Spring. Keep it comming. Susan A. 5*****

1 month

Many thanks Susan,
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

I always adore and admire your detail and overall scene.. this is so beautiful! :)

1 month

Thanks a lot Chrisann,
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Dick this is lovely another stunner unfortunately I have had to remove it from My Art My Style as you are only allowed one painting in this group....sorry Best wishes Alexandra XX

1 month

Thanks Alexandra,
Just trying to keep you on your toes LoL !!!
Actually an age thing, I just forgot!!!
Best wishes,
Dick xx

1 month

You'll always be young at heart darling....and I love looking at your work hugs Alexandra XX

1 month

This is such a happy painting! Extremely joyous,Dick!

1 month

Thank you Adhishray.
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Very clever to paint.draw birds...i admire this kind of art.

1 month

Many thanks Anne I love your little mouse <<<<<<<<<
best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

An amzing work, Dick, such a wonderful comosition and the atmosphere, so beautifully painted!

1 month

Maany thanks Varvara,
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

What a perfect painting. Superb!!!! :) :)

1 month

Many thanks Veena,
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Katerina Pyatakova

Dick, what a beauty! I love this such nice composition and wonderful spring happy mood you captured here!

1 month

Thanks Katerina,
See our pinks compliment each other LoL
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Beautiful work

1 month

Many thanks Ana
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Absolutely delightful

1 month

Many thanks Wendy,
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

dianne and bill surtees

absolutely fantastic!!Wonderful work,and Such a pleasure to look at. I am in awe!!

1 month

Many thanks Dianne and Bill,
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

nigel mc clements

beautiful work

1 month

Many thanks Nigel
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

WOW!

Gorgeous painting!

1 month

Many thanks Gus for your 'WOW' factor
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

so beautiful so realistic as usual,love it.

1 month

Many thanks Marie.
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

Dear Dick. I love your paintings. I've been looking at them now and they really show that you're a "soul" painter. Go omñ with your love for Nature. She teaches us so many things. Your birds are unique. All my 5 stars and more if possible, My warm regards, Isaura

1 month

Thank you dear Isaura, Delighted you share my 'passion' for nature.
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

We will love to see your recordings Dick...this one is simply beautiful. I think we all can't wait for spring! 5*

1 month

Thanks Nancy,
You are right,Roll on Spring
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

Absolutely beautiful piece of fauna. Great work.

1 month

Many thanks Alan.
Best wishes,
Dick

1 month

I love this one, Dick,,very beautiful to detail,, The little birds are lovley,, and the pink flowers , and wood in the background , make me feel so fresh and place me in a springlike mood! 5***** Looking forward to seeing more of your nature Diary! Sincerely, Doris

1 month

Thanks Doris, Absolutely love your latest as well. can smell the perfume from here!!
Best wishes,
Dick.

1 month

graeme wilkinson

Your paintings from life are always such a delight Dick...well done again

1 month

Many thanks Graeme,
Best wishes,
Dick

27 days

wow...your work never cease to amaze me. the details, colors and knowledge of subjects are just fantastic. 5*****

28 days

Thanks a lot Oldivad.
Best wishes,
Dick.

27 days

Absolutely wondeful painting, and with the additional info you give makes it even more of a pleasure to look at! 5*****

28 days

Many thanks Sue.
Best wishes,
Dick.

27 days

Micheal Giddens

Hi Dick, Thank you for such a lovely comment! I do enjoy painting this nocturnal style - and you have convinced me to do some more. Your pal Mike

27 days

Great Mike I look forward to seeing them in the future.
Cheers,
Dick.

27 days

Simply beautiful Dick, the colours, composition & detail are perfect 5***** as always :-)

27 days

Thanks Dawn,
Best wishes,
Dick.

27 days

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