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Apologies for my lack of response, activity, etc. I've quite a lot on my list that needs doing soon, aside from the list of commissions. I've not been terribly wise with my time, let's just go that route.

This is a piece that was done surprisingly quickly for the annual art sale held at my college (MCAD) each November. I didn't have any "leftovers" or other works that I felt could be sold, so I decided I'd get some painting done proper. Besides, somehow buyers know if a piece is old, and I've never sold old works. Odd. Probably has something to do with them being terrible, ha.

I confess that, despite never having encountered one in real life, I love magpies. Such beautiful birds, and with such mischievous personalities! People tell me that my opinion of them might change if I had to deal with them on a day to day basis, though I'll counter that by saying I've dealt with some pretty loud and annoying birds myself. (Nesting colonies of grackles, anyone?) I find myself fond of birds in general.

For those of you who remember (not likely anyone, I don't think) I'll still be uploading my own magpie-like species at some point in the future... that is, once I have more important work finished/in progress!

This was painted on a cross section of basswood with acrylic ink (sepia), watercolor, and acrylics. The wood texture is... fun. But I like the final effect. Size is roughly 11 x 15" (28 x 38 cm).

Art © April Schumacher

Description
Apologies for my lack of response, activity, etc. I've quite a lot on my list that needs doing soon, aside from the list of commissions. I've not been terribly wise with my time, let's just go that route.

This is a piece that was done surprisingly quickly for the annual art sale held at my college (MCAD) each November. I didn't have any "leftovers" or other works that I felt could be sold, so I decided I'd get some painting done proper. Besides, somehow buyers know if a piece is old, and I've never sold old works. Odd. Probably has something to do with them being terrible, ha.

I confess that, despite never having encountered one in real life, I love magpies. Such beautiful birds, and with such mischievous personalities! People tell me that my opinion of them might change if I had to deal with them on a day to day basis, though I'll counter that by saying I've dealt with some pretty loud and annoying birds myself. (Nesting colonies of grackles, anyone?) I find myself fond of birds in general.

For those of you who remember (not likely anyone, I don't think) I'll still be uploading my own magpie-like species at some point in the future... that is, once I have more important work finished/in progress!

This was painted on a cross section of basswood with acrylic ink (sepia), watercolor, and acrylics. The wood texture is... fun. But I like the final effect. Size is roughly 11 x 15" (28 x 38 cm).

Art © April Schumacher