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Published: 2015-06-07 16:26:52 +0000 UTC; Views: 4708; Favourites: 483; Downloads: 46
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...While I pondered, weak and weary, these lonely Ravens, nothing more.For the last 8 weeks, I sat an looked at the first pour, and had not the energy to
lift a brush to finish it. Our trip to the North Shore of Superior, brought me in contact
with a beautiful Raven, stuffed by a taxidermist, and found to photograph easily in the
Interpretive Center at Gooseberry Falls. That became the catalyst for this
WATERCOLOR with some PRISMACOLOR PENCIL, on 18x24" Cold Pressed Paper
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THANKS< WOW! And I wish you the same!!!
Richard
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Very beautiful, Richard. Love the blues in the raven's feathers.. How lucky for us you got inspired on your trip
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Yeah, I took the photo and really tweeked it in Phtoshp, to bring out
as much feather details possible...I just didn't want to use black paint.
That's for getting into that...and writing to tell me. Richard
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Hey! THANKS so MUCH!!!
Regards: Richard
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THANKS so much, and thanks for the FAVE!!!
So much appreciated....
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Thanks Val....your beautiful comment reminded me of how dad would never miss the
Lawrence Welk Show, every Saturday night! This rather mild Raven painting has exceeded all my expectations....
Have a great day, .. .and thank you for everything!
Richard
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So welcome, Rich - have to go through your other offerings soon!
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Going to try to start a new painting today. And I'm thinking
of posting a few more bird shots. Although I'm no saint, I still like the
feeling of identifying with Francis of Assisi ~ and my commune with the
birds. Thanks for your kind friendship and understanding!
Richard
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I'm with you all the way regarding that Richard - I, too identify with Assisi. If I could, I'd tend to all the animals in the world. My husband and my dream was to run a bird sanctuary at one time. So many "pet" birds, especially the larger parrots are abandoned by their owners. The larger birds tend to get rehomed an average of three times in their lives. Having had a Macaw (ours being that "third" home,) my heart goes out to those loving, proud and brilliant beings who bond and then are abandoned. They suffer terrible emotional losses. Never went for it due to health issues, but my heart yearns for it. I must admit I have a much greater bond with the beasts of legs, tails and wings than I do the two-legged kind. Perhaps my 25 years as a therapist have left me somewhat unenthused. Animals are so much clearer in their communications and a whole lot more entertaining in their simplicity. I have an old bread tin outside for seed. This morning I woke to three fat mourning doves settled within, side by side, on top of the seed, sunning themselves. It was such a picture of contentment, as well as "getting along with," I had to laugh. Yeah - I get it. I haven't "officially" gotten to your new birdy pics, but they look wonderful.
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I don't have the energy to match your beautiful story, word for word, but...
for many years, I was the proud owner of several different parrots: a counure,
a ring-necked parakeet (nasty bird) a lilac-crowned amazon, an orange cheeked
amazon who had a partner (not sexually) of a very mean yellow headed amazon.
Those last two, I still had when I married, and my wife didn't like them in our
bedroom, so we gave them to pair of vets who specialized in parrots. We gave
them to the vets, who sent them to the U of M to determine their sex, and we
never heard more. But I'm glad we did that. These species, whose names should
be capped above, are growing increasingly rare. Thanks for your story....I was
glad to have some time together with parrots. Amazing birds... The lilac crowned
amazon, I took outside one day, during a picnic of gathering people and kids.
His wings were clipped, but when the kids ran up to me to see the bird, HE FLEW
AWAY. I never found him, and in a state of depressed shock and disbelief, I presumed
him dead, in the heat of July.
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Awwwwwww, that's so sad. I'm glad you've had good experiences along with the not so good. 
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Intricate and delicate, this is stunning and beautiful.
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THANKS so much Ron....much appreciated!!!
richard
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Richard, your work merits the comments. I am a photographer and it has taken a while to get used to your work, but I like it.
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Hey!....thanks so much, kind friend....and for the FAVE.
Richard
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My favourite birds beautifully created Richard
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Thanks for the lovely comments, Lawrence. I saw some live Ravens in Alaska, last September. They're bigger than crows, which we have in excess in Eden
Prairie....and if you FAVED my piece, doubly thanks. I'm having a hard time keeping up on this one....stay safe:
Richard
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I see Ravens on the Isle Of Skye and in other parts of the UK. They are impressive birds. I love the sound they make too
gronk
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....as opposed to CAW, CAW. Many folks in Eden Prairie
hate the crows...why? because they are awakened by them
in the morning. Hogwash,....I was awakened by Robins this
morning at 4:30AM....what a pleasant way to wake up!!!
Crows are awesome...wish one would learn to trust me,
and hang out with me....BTW...have you ever seen the work
of Beth Moon?
Google: ANCIENT AFRICAN TREES with MILKY WAY... and be
amazed. Check out her website. She spent a year getting
to 'know' a Raven couple. She prints using the Platinum technique.
Cheerio...richard
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Thanks for that Richard
I have bookmarked her web site
what astonishing pictures
I have birds nesting in my roof so I get woken by them every morning and I'm fine with that
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You're welcome, my friend!
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Hey! WOW...thanks much for writing...and for the FAVE.
It's hard to thank everybody...but I try. Regards: Richard
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I have been watching your recent bird photos and wishing you the best for your recovery, Richard.
So lovely to see a painting evolve from the feeling of those nature photos (even those this particular model was of the stuffed variety...lol).
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So glad you've been keeping up. Photography has been my go-to resource
lately, while I'm undergoing the radiation. They weren't kidding when they told me
I'd be energy-less. I'm not really sure my last painting was influenced by all the
birds I've been shooting...maybe a little. Truly, I think I took a rather safe way
to complete the watercolor ~ I was hoping for something a little more fantasy-like.
But, I suppose my creative spirit was a little tired too. Hopefully, (they tell me
4-6 weeks!) my energy should be returning. I've lately been inspired by (and you can Google
ANCIENT AFRICAN TREES and STARS of Beth Moon You will be inspired.
Now I'm on a quest to try to capture the Milky Way....but it's gotta be really dark!!
Thanks for writing Yvette....hope all's well with you!!! Richard
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OMG, yes! Beautiful work (Beth Moon). I can see why you are inspired.
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She uses a very laborious platinum printing process....
Awesome website...
Yes, she has inspired me!
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I just realized we have her book Ancient Trees: Portraits of Time here at the store. I'm going to run down and take a look at it.
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What a coincidence. A friend of mine on FACEBOOK, left a link to her photos on my news feed. ...I emailed her (Beth) and she responded! Like, wow, what a perk! Enjoy the book....
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Thanks for introducing me to this artist, Richard. I look forward to seeing where this inspiration may lead you.
Be well, my friend.
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Thank you...she's a Big Act to follow...soooo I'm taking it step by step. Perhaps a newer and slightly different camera, a tripod for sure...then working during the middle of the night, in pitch darkness...that's for starters.
The trees she lit lovingly....with flashlights....that's step two...
Lol....
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New inspiration can lead you in exciting directions.
Have fun, and enjoy the learning process, Richard.
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I am learning, but to slow down. During the eight weeks
of radiation treatments, I couldn't find any creative energy to
paint ~ hence all the photos, recently. The doctors say the
energy will return; give it 6-8 weeks. I'm trying to be patient.
But something tells me to be in a hurry...not good. It doesn't
work that way. Thanks for your lovely words, Yvette....
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envy your painting style, gorgeous character you created,
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THANKS Phill...thanks for you kind words and the FAVE too!
Kind regards: Richard
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THANKS Jenny...and thanks for the FAVE. Much appreciated!!!
Hugs: Richard
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My pleasure Richard........good work.
NO need to thank me??????????????
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THANKS, Petronella. So nice of you to write to me,
always nice to hear from you.
Regards: Richard
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THANKS Myron...so lovely to hear from you!!!
Take care...richard
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You're most welcome, Richard.
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