Al Fresco Dining, collage/acrylic, 9 x 11, Elizabeth W. Seaver
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Not that we've had good weather for outdoor seating the last few days...chilly and wet. But we have needed the rain. Speaking of ducks and geese...
There is a man made water feature in the local shopping mecca (the big box store one) and when they get bored with eating at home, many large water fowl venture forth to sample the fare at the near by restaurants. Never mind that they must cross an insanely busy street to get to some of them. (Think Make Way for Ducklings.) They waddle over, bringing a party of five or more, and lurk about ready to snap up the leavings of the human diners. It's a little unnerving, really. And the sparrows put up a fuss and complain that THEY arrived first and had reservations!
This gentleman only wanted dessert.
Well, would YOU tell him he must order dinner first?
43 comments:
You always create such wonderful paintings. The story behind it ties in well and resonates with me, as I've had lots of waterfowl of various kinds turning up for hand outs.
Beautiful colours, I like this a lot.
I think I'd let him have whatever he wants! Great work!
Elizabeth you crack me up! ;)
Really like the gesture in this one. Beautiful dark line down the neck and tempting cupcake ; )
Thanks, Jeanette! I thought maybe it was just me that attracted the strange fowl! I appreciate your visit to my blog.
Hi, Kathy! Yes, it is hard to look in those sweet eyes and deny him his cupcake! Thanks for your comment.
Hey, Anna! I have no idea where the stories come from...a little scary, right?
Hey, Kim. Thanks for the nice critique and for stopping by to visit.
Love your story with this painting! And I love the painting! Very nice!!
Love this guy Elizabeth! Reminds me of our trip to San Diego...we had all manner of birds eating at the nearby tables! HA.
love your backgrounds
Hi, Linda. Thanks for the kind words. Glad you stopped by.
Hi, Saundra! They have no fear of us humans, right?
Hi, Lilasvb--I think the collage adds so much to the painting. I'm glad you like them.
You're funny! Dessert for dinner is ok in my book. Very nice collage/painting.
Hi, Michelle. I subscribe to the tenet that life is short, eat dessert first! Thanks!
You paint a story as nicely with words as you do with mixed media. I laughed out loud with both. Thanks for that. Great work!
-Don
Hey, thanks, Cathyann! I'm glad you came by. See you on Friday!
Thanks for your kind remarks, Don. I am glad you visit my blog!
My rule is 'Eat dessert first,' in case you fill up and can't eat the meal and dessert too.
Brad
The layering of prints in this is just great! Love the subtle patterns it created. I think it is so cool the way you've connected the ostrich with the cupcake again. The beginning of a delightful new series?
Très joli thème... Très original et excellent travail...
Je ne sais si comme cet animal je pourrais rester insensible à ce gâteau me paraissant délicieux!
Best regards.
so creative. The colors are wonderful.
Hi, Brad. The old I get, the more I subscribe to that same tenet! My son had a more ingenious idea. He always said he had room in his dessert stomach, but not in his dinner one!
Hi, Gwen. I do think that birds and confections will probably end up together again in the future! Thanks for such a nice comment!
Martinealison: I'm glad you respond so favorably to my silly birds. I do love to paint them in all manner of unusual settings! Thanks for your visit to my blog.
Hi, Becky Joy! Thanks for stopping by and leaving such encouraging words.
Hi Elizabeth!
This is another great one! I love the whimsy and it makes me smile. Your post reminded me of the pair of Mallards that visit our cul-de-sac...they were there as we left this morning.
Hi, Kathleen:
I'm loving hearing everyone's bird stories because of this! Thanks for your kind words!
Hey Elizabeth! Thanks so much for your visit...Wow another wonderful duckie, I'd let him have whatever he wanted to!
Your work is so full of fun and color along with your great story, terrific!
We have lots of ponds nearby, but nothing close to commercial bldgs. We do get tons of wild turkeys in our yard though - the toms are out looking for some action, so there's lots of 'gobbling' all day!
Enjoy the upcoming weekend!
Very nice work Elizabeth...so bold and full of colors...ty for visiting my house ...I'll be back.
Very engaging painting and such a cute story. Don't know which I like best.
just traveled down your page. Lovely work, wonderful color! -J
Oh, Susan, I love to see wild turkeys--how cool you live where you get to see and hear them!
Thanks for such positive comments. I appreciate your visit!
Hi, Denny: Thanks for visiting me, too, and for becoming a follower.
Hey, Linda G! Thanks, my dear, for your nice remarks. Hope to see you tomorrow night!
Thanks for visiting Harnett-Hargrove!
Do love this. It's so funny how superior we think we are, when pigeons have been discovered to collaborate to get water from a drinking fountain. One holding the lever down, while another drinks.
Super painting.
Take care,
Barbara
Hi, Barbara: I never heard that bit about how smart animals are, but I am not surprised. Interesting. Thanks for your visit and your comment.
love it! just the lines, the unmbrella and neck..... ah so good!
Hi, Artist! Thanks so much for your kind words about Al Fresco and thanks for your visit!
yes--he has so much charm he can get away with anything--if he wants a cupcake I'd give it to him! (this painting makes me smile!)
Hah, Celeste! You must be an easy touch! I'm glad you like him.
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