Mona Vivar Fine Art: Birds and Critters

Friday, February 7, 2014

Birds and Critters

I once heard that whatever interests one had at the age of five or so winds up being what one is most interested in as an adult. At five I wanted to be outside with the birds and critters. I studied blades of grass up close while lying on my stomach. I rolled over to watch clouds roll by. I brought all manner of creatures home, including a garter snake that was promptly returned to the wild when I showed it to my mother. I walked in shallow ditch water seeking tadpoles and once in a while, crayfish. I wanted to pet cows, horses, dogs and cats, any furry creature. And I drew.

So it shouldn't come as a surprise that I find myself painting birds, fish, animals. I figure, why fight it? Skill comes more easily when I know my subject.

Expect more bird and critter paintings. I hope you enjoy them.