Not long ago I shared my botanical watercolors, and today I’m back sharing heron watercolors and a look at my studio. I love painting animals. Sometimes they’re realistic, and sometimes a little goofy.
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Heron Watercolors And A Look At My Studio
My inspiration for this pair started after spotting a heron, fishing in a pond close to my daughters home. Watching ducks is always fun, but a visiting heron…now that’s pretty exciting.
This heron pair, as well as my newest botanical watercolors, are available at Society6 where I have a storefront. If you’re looking for unique gifts be sure to check it out.
Eventually, I’ll find a better place to hang the herons, because I want them to face each other side by side. For now they are staying here, inspiring me to study more. Next on my list to paint is a green heron, which is another interesting visitor to the pond.
A Look At My Studio
My Studio is finally back to normal with my cozy and comfortable slipcovered pieces. For about a year, we had playpens and baby equipment coming and going. Then the space was used as storage while our daughter and her family were relocating.
The good news is that our daughter and family are settled only 10 minutes away, and my studio space is temporally clean again. Normally my projects litter the space, where there’s hardly a horizontal surface not covered. Luckily I do have a good organizing system, which keeps the chaos under control.
To see all the details visit my post Craft Storage Solutions And Organizing Ideas.
My favorite feature in the studio is the gallery wall. I still plan on hanging artwork below the shelf, but that has been postponed due to curious little hands. Some of the artwork on the wall is mine and some are pieces from vacations.
When I travel I look for small pieces of art that are easy to pack. It’s a fun way to look back on trips, and these are the kinds of souvenirs that I’ll have for a long time.
It’s hard to admit, but the older I get the more I really appreciate all this natural light. I can move my little table around and use this space for painting or taking photos of projects.
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Thanks for letting me share what I’m up to these days.
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You are so talented, Michelle! Your Heron portraits are so pretty. We see Heron year round at the lake and our Sherman loves to bark at them and chase them, even though they fly away and he has no chance of getting one. I also enjoyed seeing your art studio. What a lovely space to have to work. I’m headed over to your Society6 shop now!
Thank you Paula, bird watching or bird chasing is always fun. Just don’t tell Sherman that he probably won’t be able to catch one. 😉
What a fabulous studio and beautiful herons as well. I have such a soft spot in my heart for herons so of course I love these. Congratulations on reclaiming your space once again. It must be delightful to have it back, though it sounds as though it was put to good use in the interim!
Thank you Jeanie! I hope to paint more herons of different types. They’re all so fascinating!
Your studio is gorgeous, Michelle… and I love your new watercolors! I love birds, especially sea birds. Even though the ocean is a good 3 miles away, we still get surprise visitors inside the city. The other day, my mom and I were returning to her house in the early evening, and right there on the sidewalk was a 5 foot egret! So crazy, and so fun!
Thank you Julie! I’ve never been that close to an egret. I’m always amazed at the wildlife I see in the city, but nature seems to find a way for us to co-exist.
Those are gorgeous. I have several heron pictures in my home and 2 on the mantle and one in the yard.
My brother( a boater) says that herons don’t look at each other and turned one of the herons on the mantle.
You are so talented and as I am a beginner at watercolor I will study your pictures more
I didn’t know that about herons. So I guess mine will be happier not looking at each other. Thanks so much for sharing that Sandy! Enjoy painting!
Oh my goodness, these are beautiful, Michelle! You are incredibly talented! We had a vacation condo in Florida a while back and a great white heron would show up at our door and wait for us to feed it! It was weird and fun (he liked cold cuts…) to see one so close up! I may need one of these from your Studio 6 shop!
That sounds like one smart bird Janet! If I had a heron at my door I would probably feed it too, and then ask it to pose for photographs.
FYI I ordered the large canvas prints last week for my daughter and received them today. I must say I’m very pleased with the quality of their canvas prints.
I can’t tell you how much I’m in love with your herons, Michelle! I’ve only started to dabble in watercolor (in a super beginner way), so I really appreciate the fine details of your birds. I didn’t realize you had a storefront, so I will need to check that out! Your studio is also so classy and inspiring. Giving me goals to get my space organized! Pinned!
Thank you Crissy! I’ve had a storefront since 2017 but hadn’t added anything knew for the longest time. A few months ago I really cleaned house deleting lots of original art and now I’m adding new works every month. Maybe I found my muse. 😉
You are so talented Michelle! I just love your herons!
Thank you Kim. Love the positive feedback my friend! Hugs!
Your watercolor herons are stunning Michelle, and your studio looks like a haven!
Jenna
Thank you so much Jenna! I need to get back to painting again but this year has been a real challenge.
What a great space you have, Michelle. Your artwork is exceptional!
Thank you Rita, I’m looking forward to creating some art for fall.