“Forest Forager” 6×6″ oil on Ampersand panel by Nancy Parsons
It’s not everyday that I can share the interests of old friends with my new naturalist friends, but this morning I received one of Nancy Parsons’ regular email alerting me of a new painting on her blog, “Head On Down The Highway…” Her latest painting is that of a Tufted Titmouse, which are common this time of year in east Texas — not so common in the Tucson area. I understand that the Bridled Titmouse can be found in Madera Canyon, but not Sabino Canyon.
I love Nancy’s paintings, not because she is a dear friend, but because she is good! As a photography, I’m hesitant to say it, but I get more out of her painting of this very attractive and gregarious bird than I do from a photograph. Maybe it’s timing, having viewed it first this morning after returning from a 32 degree Sabino Canyon with sleet at the center and snow in the mountains — a perfect fit. Perched on the tree branch weathering the conditions reminded me of a Phainopepia I saw in the canyon this morning looking like it was thinking, “. . . and I migrated down from Mount Lemmon to get away from cold weather.”
As always, Nancy, thanks for sharing your beautiful work. I hope my naturalist friends will enjoy as much as I do.
You can click on Nancy Parsons in the credit line under the above image or on her blog title.
kenne
Glad you liked my little Titmouse today, Kenne. Thanks so much for letting us both sing and dance on your blog stage. : )
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