This is one of my latest bird paintings. I actually created a timelapse video of the painting process of this little guy! I felt it festive to subtly add in some juicy red berries in this painting. Tis *almost* the season... The cool colors of this bird really capture the essence of winter itself. I am going to be adding this bird painting up on my Etsy art shop within the next couple days.

My latest watercolor painting! I love sailboats, they are just so pretty and majestic, especially out on the harbor in front of the setting sunset! This painting was a break from my birds and cars and a step into more landscape-based pieces. It was a good change-up, and the vibrant colors of the sunset were really fun to capture.

Delicious chocolate cupcake! This watercolor painting is one I designed specifically for my birthday cupcake greeting card set. I will be creating more birthday-themed cards in the near future, and will be offering them on my Etsy shop. I left the cards blank inside to give the freedom to write whatever the individual wishes!

Vibrant, colorful hummingbird! I focused a lot on the detail portion f this painting. I really wanted to capture its feathering! Hummingbirds are full of so much life, color, and intensity for such a tiny animal! This one was also painted in watercolors and is available in my Etsy shop :)

Delicious triple scoop ice cream cone :) Another painting designed for a cute, fun greeting cards!

Recently, I have been in the process of creating some cute, fun little greeting cards! This sweet pink cupcake is one of three cupcake designs I have painted. They are available and sold in a set included with envelopes! In addition to my cupcake greeting card set, I also have more festive ones (Autumn as of right now, but I am working on some Christmas designs!), more birthday ones, and just-because cards. I have them up and ready for purchase in my Etsy shop. So if you are looking for some unique, hand-drawn greeting cards go check them out at:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/470673952/fun-birthday-cupcakes-variety-set-of-six?ref=shop_home_active_30

Here is another bird I have recently painted. It is one of my more detailed watercolors. Although I love the simplicity watercolor can bring, I also enjoy adding lots of detail to feathers, eyes, and backgrounds as well! As you can tell, this painting is more structured than the last watercolor bird I posted. By this, I mean that I was more controlling over where I wanted the colors to go. This painting relies a lot on layers, letting the art dry every two-three applications and then re-working back in with more dark, contrasted colors. It involved a lot of buildup, whereas the song-bird painting posted below was all about letting the watercolor be free! I enjoy both types of technique when it comes to watercolor, precisely due to the fact that each can produce a completely different feel and look than the other. More like this here are listed in my updated Etsy shop, take a gander at my selection of artwork! I'd truly appreciate it:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreelyArtistic?ref=hdr_shop_menu

For this exact painting in my shop, go here:

https://www.etsy.com/listing/250030163/birdie-painting-print-of-my-original?ref=shop_home_active_8

It's been quite a while since I have added any of my paintings to my blog! But, 8 months later...I'm back to post some of my latest watercolor paintings!

This one here is a simple song-bird watercolor piece. I approached this bird picture with a different technique than I usually use. Instead of focusing so much on details of the feathers, eyes, etc., I spent more effort on keeping it subtle and soft. I let the watercolors do its thing and blend with each other.

In addition to many new paintings, I also have updated my Etsy shop from the last time I posted. This painting and many more birds can be found there to purchase! To access my Etsy shop, you may click the banner on the right side of the page, or click the link below!:

https://www.etsy.com/shop/FreelyArtistic?ref=hdr_shop_menu

Hummingbirds have such vibrant, beautiful colors! I love to paint them with watercolors because it really catches their dream-like character and elegant personality!

If you love birds, brilliant colors, or watercolor paintings, go on a check out my Etsy shop! I have many many more birds like this, and paintings of other subject matters too.

The listings I sell on Etsy are all prints of the original watercolor painting and come in two different sizes. I have been told they make great little gifts for any occasion :)

Oh, and I am frequently adding new paintings to my shop!

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Watercolor painting of a little blue bird. They are so pretty and elegant!

Watercolor painting of a sailboat at sunset on the Ventura Harbor

Baby blue jay watercolor painting! :)

Overlooking a nursery in Ventura County, CA. I love all the bright colors found in nature! And I added the hot-air balloons for a whimsical touch to the overall feeling of the drawing. This art piece I used oil pastels

Simple sky painting-- watercolors

I went to Zion, Utah a couple months back and loved all the red rocks and mountains! I became inspired to paint the cliffy hills, this one in particular was located right outside the hotel we were staying at. Painted with watercolors