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Anytime, Anywhere
A pigeon in rich light strolls confidently, like a crooner onto the stage. Painted with vivid hues, intentional watercolor blooms and a loose, wet background, this city bird is anything but dowdy or common. Learning about pigeons in order to paint them gave me a new respect for their speed, intelligence and unique qualities. I hope that respect is evident in this painting.Maybe you, too, will look at pigeons a little differently.
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This painting is part of a series to be painted in preparation for a commission in which a pigeon plays a key role.
According to:
http://ehrweb.aaas.org/ehr/parents/Pigeons!.html
Did you ever notice that pigeons come in so many colors and feather patterns? Did you ever notice their shiny, rainbow-like neck feathers or their red feet? Did you ever notice the interesting way that pigeons coo and strut?
The fact is, pigeons are special. They are special because there is such variety in the way they look. Blue Ja...

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