Matt's watercolors (1 Viewer)

[phil baber]

Another couple of super stunners Matty!

 

[mattybohan]

Another insect....

 

[colleenc]

what size is this beauty Matty?

 

[timwootton]

Wonderful . . just great.

 

[mattybohan]

thanks! The fly is about a quarter inch... the drawing is another 8x10.

 

[phil baber]

Nice. An ovipositor would suggest a female.

Strong illustrations Matty!

 

[mattybohan]

I finally got out the watercolors again... a Male Blue Dasher Dragonfly transparent watercolor on Arches 140lb HP paper. Its another small one...5x7 inches (detail shot is 2x3 inches)

A WIP can be found here.

 

[colleenc]

wow! fantasic, like the wings in that position

 

[timwootton]

Incredible - I'm always flabbergasted by your work and this one knocks me sideways. Just look at that wing-vein shadow on the herbage. Pure class, Matt.

 

[JTMB]

Mind boggling good here, Matt! Beyond my comprehension to pull off a piece like this, and at such a small size no less. Wow.

 

[phil baber]

Matty,

Astounding Dragon!

 

[Woody]

Simply terrific.

Mike

 

[mattybohan]

Thanks everyone. I did a lot of sketching, but it was a slow summer for painting. I'm trying to make up for it now.

 

[mattybohan]

This is pretty much the last of the Baltimore Orioles for the season. Sad to see them move off.

 

[colleenc]

the end in more ways than one Matty:-O

 

[Woody]

Not glad to see the back of them then?

Mike

 

[JTMB]

Yes, interesting...uhhhh....perspective here, Matt! Very well done, as always! Seeing this view of birds reminds me of one of the more unique behavioral traits of the good ol' American Coot - territorial displays that involve mooning the neighboring coot. I guess maybe if done simultaneously they can stare each other down under the water while providing a laugh to those watching the ritual.

It is always sad to see the summer species depart especially in years like I've had where I didn't bird hard enough to see all the species I usually consider to be annual. Soon, though, the northern species will be moving in for the winter.

 

[timwootton]

Splendid characterisation - love the look on the bird's face. Very nice indeed.

 

[mattybohan]

He was definitely showing off the posterior. The log/stump he is sitting on is hollowed out and filled with grape jelly, so a certain percentage of the time you get a view of their rear end as they reach in for some eats. Other times you get a less objectionable view! Oh well, I'll take down the jelly feeders in a week or two and scrub them out for next season.

 

[mattybohan]

The ubiquitous green frog.