© AnnHoffpauir
The American Goldfinch is one of many song birds or yard birds, that travel through our property every spring and fall. I didn't realize how many different species of birds came our way until I took the time to really look. We have this one, the Goldfinch, Warblers, Eastern Bluebirds and Cardinals just to name a few. I am planning to paint a series of birds, songs birds first. Later, birds of prey and more water birds. If you especially like a particular bird leave me a note and I will paint it and post it. Visit my website to view more wildlife at http://www.ArtworkbyAnn.com
This is a floral painting that contains exotic plants, orchids and bromeliad. I am fortunate to live in a town that hosts one of the country's best botanical gardens, Shangri La. The founder of these gardens has long passed, but his legacy lives on in this beautiful place. Wildlife, flora and fauna abound in these gardens. Painting ideas are everywhere at almost any time of year.
Hydrangea is a very beautiful and showy plant when in bloom. Depending on the soil they are growing in, acid or alkaline, the blooms are either pink or blue, or so people say. I do know mine turned pink although I bought plants that had blue blooms at the time. These plants do require more water I think. They have large leaves and they start to droop if not watered enough. Mine bit the dust because of our Texas drought and being away for awhile didn't help at all. 
