Returning with a Favorite

I was away from blogging for a number of weeks. While gone my watercolor class enjoyed creating an owl painting. I was eager to post this here as I really enjoyed painting it. Not many of my paintings end up on a wall, but this one did at least for awhile. Click on "Read More" for whole painting in true size.

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  1. KathylorraineMarch 16, 2026 at 2:52 AM

    Good morning Beautiful painting Barbara-so glad you shared it with us

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    1. BarbMarch 16, 2026 at 6:21 AM

      It’s good to take a break sometimes. This one felt like it almost painted itself.

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  2. Gene BlackMarch 16, 2026 at 4:16 AM

    You did a great job. It is definitely worth hanging.

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    1. BarbMarch 16, 2026 at 6:23 AM

      I should have saved it for FOF. ☺️ Thanks Gene.

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  3. jinxxxygirlMarch 16, 2026 at 5:00 AM

    Beautiful painting....its good to take a break now and then from blogging... I'm here from Kathy's blog! Hugs! deb

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  4. BarbMarch 16, 2026 at 6:23 AM

    Thank you so much!

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  5. DebraMarch 16, 2026 at 7:49 AM

    This is wonderful!!!!

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    1. BarbMarch 16, 2026 at 10:55 AM

      Thank you Debra, it IS a bird! Glad you like it. It’s one of the few that allowed me to achieve a loose brush stroke.

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  6. DVArtistMarch 16, 2026 at 8:57 AM

    Oh Barb this is absolutely gorgeous. You did a fine job on this. Glad you are back. Have a lovely Monday.

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    1. BarbMarch 16, 2026 at 10:56 AM

      Thanks, a rainy Monday here with milder temps.

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  7. MELODY JACOBMarch 19, 2026 at 4:06 PM

    That owl turned out beautifully! I love how the colors and details give it such personality, it definitely deserves a spot on the wall.

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