Henrietta______watercolor______9 x 12______Roxanne Spradlin__nfs
A Dominique hen is nesting in my grandmother's old enamel dish pan. Her name is Henrietta... a favorite childhood memory from summers spent on my grandparents Texas farm.
The Dominique breed originally started in the United Kingdom. They are thought to be the oldest breed in the United States. They are popular for their lovely brown eggs. Their feathers are perfect for stuffing pillows.
Roxanne, lovely first entry for you! Henrietta looks right at home in the old dish pan with the chipped enamel.
ReplyDeleteVery nice Roxanne! Henrietta is a beautiful bird in her enamel dish pan nest. This painting reminds me of my grandparent's farm in Gustine, Texas. I helped my grandmother gather eggs. The chickens did not like their eggs taken and would let you know it! It was worth the risk of being pecked because my grandmother was a wonderful cook!!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, ya'll are amazing, I have not begun to think of something for either one of our themes, much less try and paint before June! Love this watercolor for so many reasons, first off, it's beautiful, love that cast shadow under the rim, I also really like the "busyness" of Henrietta and the "calmness" of the enamel dish.
ReplyDeleteThis hen is full of personality. Love the enamel oan she is sitting in...It does remind one of the old enamel pans out on the farm. This watercolor will catch the viewer's eye...great painting. Love it.
ReplyDeleteJust had to smile upon seeing this delightful painting! Chickens are such quirky birds and this one really shows that side of their personality.
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