Sunday, February 14, 2010

Painting #15 - A Happy St. Valentine's Day Sandhill Crane...

A Sandhill Crane walks around with a Valentine's heart on his face every day!
He's the perfect bird to wish you a Happy St. Valentine's Day!

43 comments:

  1. He is a perfect Valentine's bird. Your painting is absolutely lovely. I'm waiting for the Cranes to come north again, but a few more months to wait.

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  2. Love that drawing of the crane. He is so beautiful. Thanks for the complement. I love the frozen pond scene too. I'm ready for the snow. I think this might be round 4 or 5. I'm losing track. Carol

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  3. Lovely crane! I just love seeing them, especially when they have their fuzzy little babies with them.

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  4. Beautiful painting, and just the perfect Valentine's Day bird. Nice work!

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  5. What a great Idea to wish your readers a happy Valentine!
    Really lovely!

    Happy Valentine to you too! :)

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  6. Perfect bird for today Kelly.

    Happy Valentine's Day.

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  7. Happy Valentine's Day to you too Kelly. A lovely bird/painting for such a day as this!

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  8. I hope you had a restful day...you deserve it.
    Happy Valentine's.....FAB.

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  9. Hi Kelly. You have captured an awful lot in that crane's eye. Brilliant touch.

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  10. That's a great painting! Love his sweet red forehead...Happy Valentine's Day!

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  11. Hi Kelly, you have more talent in your little finger than I have in my whole body.
    I have a soft spot for Sandhill Cranes. Your painting is gorgeous and the image of him is pure perfection.

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  12. Love it. Besides the red heart, you captured that sandhill crane expression!

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  13. Beautiful, lovely painting, Kelly.
    Same to you. May love be with you always.
    Great pics, congrats. Abrazos.

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  14. Heh, heh! Mama Gaia has a droll sense of humor.

    That's a great painting of the Crane; good work!

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  15. You are so talented! I love this natural valentine from nature :)

    Hope your holiday was a wonderful one.

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  16. FABULOUS!!!!! You are really doing some special pieces.

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  17. Perfect Kelly, great eyes and you got the beak just right.

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  18. Hi Kelly
    I had some catching up to do on posts and was in awe looking through your gorgeous photos and paintings ♥
    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  19. This is so beautiful!!!!!
    Happy Hearts day to you and your family.
    suz

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  20. You always amaze me. Another beautiful picture. Hope your day was a happy one!

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  21. Beautiful, Kelly! Happy Valentine's Day to you.

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  22. Lovely painting, and a lovely observation about those cranes—I live in a area where hundreds of Sandhill Cranes winter, and I've never noticed the heart shape of their head markings. Thanks for showing this off to such a great effect!

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  23. I agree with Phil, the eyes are very special. Yes Kelly...I'm ready for the 6-8 inches tonight!

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  24. Kelly I am so glad that you are sharing your art work. You have golden hand with brush and camera. Happy Valentines day to you too. Anna :)

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  25. This is absolutely awesome! Quite a stunning page! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  26. Oh, he's beautiful Kelly, and I love the heart he is giving to us all!

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  27. Kelly my first time here and what a treat for a nature lover! Your paintings your photography..you are certainly gifted! I feel I can reach out and pet these images!
    Certainly shall be back again!
    delighted to come upon your blog!

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  28. A simple word Kelly: Magnificent!

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  29. A beautiful painting and bird!

    Cheers,

    Rosa

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  30. Beautiful, Kelly, and a heartfelt Happy Valentine's Day to you as well!

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  31. Awww, what a beautiful and sweet image. Happy Valentine's Day. Enjoy the snow!

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  32. That is a lovely painting. I forgot you painted in addition to taking photos. Simply lovely.

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  33. This is so beautiful. I am blown away by your talent and skill shown in these paintings.

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  34. Sorry to here your suffering again kelly, you'll soon be out and about again.....I feel for you...Here's a valentines hug x :-)

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  35. Gorgeous work Kelly, he was the perfect pick for Valentines Day.. :D

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  36. ...thank you! This guy almost seemed to paint himself. I just love their sweet faces, beautiful eyes...and their amazing journeys!

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  37. Absoultly gorgeous! I always love that heart face.

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  38. The eyes, the bill, the feathers, so beautiful!

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  39. Sandhill cranes are some of the largest birds in North America and have a wingspan of six to eight feet across, allowing them to fly and soar up to 100 miles in a single day in their quest for food. Huge V-shaped flights of sandhill cranes plying the skies provide a thrilling sight for wildlife viewers. When standing on the ground, adult sandhills can reach six feet tall.

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  40. He is a perfect Valentine's bird. Your painting is absolutely lovely. I'm waiting for the Cranes to come north again, but a few more months to wait.Cruise

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