Catbird in Ink


I’m still working on this seasonal piece every few months. I get one season nearly finished and then stop, wait a few months for the season to change, and partly complete the next. I decided I’ll wait until the end of summer before filling in the details that will connect it all together.

My mom asked for a painting that reminded her of home, so I used ink and colored pencil to paint and draw this happy memory.


Once again, the set of photos I snapped last fall captured my attention, and I drew this larger sunflower and sparrow piece. After weeks of using mineral paper and Claybord, it’s a pleasure to once again use ink on paper. I especially enjoyed the line work on the leaves.
