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This started out as a request for a crow. Actually, let me back that up: it started out as a request for an owl. "Why an owl?" Because the recipient loves them because they're so smart. They also love crows. I'd much rather paint a crow!
But wait.... that sketch is of a raven. Or is it? I went hunting, and frankly, I'm still not sure. But in the process I found an image that I like better!
Along with this, there will be a verse (done in calligraphy by my sister-in-law) from Psalm 90. "So teach us to number our days, that we may gain a heart of wisdom." Funny how the details of life play themselves out (ahem.... insert here a grateful bowing to the sovereignty of God!): I've loved that verse for years!
What better way to ponder the passing of our days, than to have this so-wise bird perched on a clock face?
The finished painting, leaving space for the calligraphy on the left. I haven't worked with watercolors in YEARS. It was definitely a challenge! You HAVE to wait for the previous layers to dry! I was reminded of that the hard way. This thing got painted twice, partially for that reason!
