Archive for June, 2009
Grackles
Thursday, June 18th, 2009
Grackles, 11 x 10 inches soft pastels and graphite on paper. 20H x 16W” framed.
The Dallas area is notorious for its Grackles. In some places they gather in flocks by the thousands. I’m not exaggerating – they are especially notable during evening just before sunset; bird parties I call them, lined along telephone poles and wires, sitting perfect wingspans apart from each other, and packed full in the trees. Photos can’t capture it all, because the experience also includes their loud calls. It’s fantastic! I love it, but they’re a nuisance in public places like near restaurants and malls. Park your black car under a tree if you don’t mind driving away with a fairly white one when you leave.
More Roots garden sculptures
Tuesday, June 16th, 2009
Rootosaurus gardenicus, African Mask profile, and Frog. See more Roots Garden Sculptures
Takin’ it easy
Friday, June 12th, 2009
There is a time for work and a time to relax…wow. This truck sharing the road on the way back from North Carolina was not parked…this guy was driving 70 mph down the highway! I’m just back from NC then up to Alberta soon, so no new artwork to post until about the end of July.