Let it Shine

 

Watercolor

6" x 6"

$160
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 This fine fellow is a willow ptarmigan, a type of grouse.  At the beginning of winter their feathers turn from brown and russet to pure white.  To me, that is a wonderful mystery of nature.  Their feet are covered with hair-like feathers and they will burrow into the snow for warmth.

I found this to be a fun challenge, painting white on white with only the blue shadows defining distance and shape.