Sandhill Crane ~ "Rejoice" ~ "Oh, to Fly" ~ Watercolor Pairs as if they're sharing intelligence

as if they're sharing intelligence about the best fishing spot

I used my Kissho Gansai pigments from Kyoto to build these tonal layers freehand

Already own originals

Oystercatchers probe the surf with bright orange bills

the set of the shoulders

Sandhill Crane ~ "Rejoice" ~ "Oh, to Fly" ~ Watercolor Pairs as if they're sharing intelligenceThis sandhill crane original painting is pure celebration. "Rejoice" captures a crane in the middle of its courtship dance wings lifted, body rising, head thrown back in what can only be described as joy. Sandhill cranes perform this display for a mate, but watching it, you'd swear they're dancing for the sheer pleasure of being alive. I painted this freehand on archival cotton rag paper using Kissho Gansai pigments from Kyoto. The warm grays and