Oh my gosh! Painting by this hummingbird vine was so fun! Those speedy birds buzzed me on all sides as I worked, like I wasn't even there. One even came so close to my ear I felt the whoosh as he flew by! These trumpets have only opened in the last day, so I guess the word is out! I started with an ink sketch, adding the bird's form as they paused at the flowers. I've only seen the ruby throated ones so far. I washed in the color, hoping to let it spread and mingle, but it is too hot and windy. The paper dried too fast! I'll have to try a loose one on a humid morning! Painting number 2715 in 2715 days.
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