Who You? - NFS

Ruby-Throated Hummingbird just noticed something peculiar hanging in his favorite spot in the garden.  11"x14" aquabord  2" cradled panel.  No frame or glass needed.  Sealed by Krylon UV resistant varnish.

Violet Tailed Sylph

The Violet Tailed Sylph is a hummingbird who lives in tropical mountain forests with cloud cover in the western slope of the Andes in Ecuador & Columbia.
The males with larger tails appear to be dominant over the short tailed males. The male is 7" in length.

My Favorite Redneck

The Ruby-Throated Hummer is the only species breeding in NYS and leave early fall for warmer climates.  The males leave first, followed by the females, and the juveniles leave last which is evidence of instinct behavior.  11" x 14" Watercolor on aquabord, sealed with UV resistant Krylon Acrylic coating - no glass needed

My Favorite Ruby - NFS

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird is a glorious red and green jewel in the bright light of the sun.
9" x 12' Watercolor on aquabord, sealed with UV Resistant Krylon Acrylic coating - no glass needed.

Rainforest Romance - NFS

The Spatula-Tail Hummingbird only exists in the rainforest of Peru.  He has 2 short tail feathers and 2 long ones ending with spatula shaped feathers, which he can move independently to attract a female.

Wolf Lake Home - NFS

This is the back of a home we lived in for 7 years at Wolf Lake,  The path led to many trails in acreage owned by Wolf Lk. homeowners which was backed up by state land.  The lake was beautiful and used by sailboats, motorboats, etc.  11"x14" watercolor on aquabord.

Cheep Rent 2 - NFS

Birdhouses on a white birch tree.  11"x14" watercolor on aquabord.  Varnished with acrylic coating so no glass needed.

FIGURE 8's

The Ruby-Throated Hummingbird hovers to feed from flowers.  The course of the wingtip during a complete wingbeat would describe a very flat figure 8 laid on it's side.  The Ruby-Throated Hummer is the only species breeding in NYS and  leaves early fall for warmer climates.  The males leave first, followed by the females, and the juveniles leave last which is
evidence of instinct behavior.

Climatis 2 - NFS

This picture was originally titled " Climatis.  Since I was unhappy with it, I used amonia to remove the varnish under the area where I wanted to paint a Ruby-Throated Hummingbird.  Then I removed the watercolor with water.  Painted the hummer and revarnished.  Now I am happy with the painting.  11"x14"  Watercolor on Aquabord, sealed with UV Resistant Krylon Acrylic varnish.

Green Violet Ear

This medium-sized metallic green hummingbird is mostly found in forested areas of Mexico to northern South America, although they have been spotted in Calif. & Florida.  Like other hummers, the legs are short & weak.  They rarely, if ever, land on the ground since quick escape from predators would be virtually impossible.  8"x10" Watercolor on Aquabord, sealed with UV Resistant Krylon Acrylic Varnish.  No glass needed.

Great Egrets - NFS

The elegant Great Egret is a dazzling sight in the North American wetlands, both salt water and freshwater.  They nest high in trees often on islands free from raccoons and other predators.  11"x14" Watercolor on Aquabord.  Sealed with Krylon UV Archival Varnish.  No Glass needed.

Music in His Wings - NFS

Allen's hummingbird is 3-3-l/2" in length and can be found in brushy

woods, gardens,and meadows of Calif. and north to Oregon.  He is 

 highly aggressive, territorial and has been known to attack hawks.

. 9x12 watercolor on Aquabord.