Patience is a Virtue
by Maria Hunt
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11.000 x 14.000 inches
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Title
Patience is a Virtue
Artist
Maria Hunt
Medium
Painting - Watercolor Painting On Arches 140 #
Description
Protected by a garden wall, this sweet, gentle dove was unmovable, on her pine needle nest built in a cactus. I felt guilty painting her en plein air because she'd stay with the nest. Alas, art won out. The morning sun made her glow in the light and the cactus had so much light and shadow. I finally took a photograph to ease her concern of my presence. The babies safely managed their first flight. You will also see this painted in oil on canvas.. but this watercolor version is my favorite.
Special awards:
Tied for 1st - Heart Qualities for 2015 - 1/12/15
4 way tie for 1st - For the BIRDS watercolor Contest 1/17/16
Special Feature week of Aug 3, 2016
3rd Place tie - In the Garden 2/20/17
Special THANKS to the following Fine Art America Groups for featuring this painting:
American Desert Southwest...03/05/2019
1000 Views on 1 Image 03/17/2017
Poetic Poultry 02/19/2017
In GOD We Trust 02/28/2016
Wildlife ONE A DAY 10/24/2015
Discover Watercolor Artists 07/16/2015
Appreciating Works from all Mediums 8/3/2014
Natures Wonders 09/12/2014
In the Mood 09/05/2014
3 A Day Waiting Room Wall 07/17/2014
The Light Painters 06/19/2014
The World We See 06/18/2014
Context:
doves, dove nesting, dove on a nest, bird, bird on a nest, nest in a cactus, southwest art, cactus, kid's art, for children, for teens, children, child's room, decor, Nature,
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June 3rd, 2014
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Comments (290)
Conni Schaftenaar
I so adore this beautiful lady sitting peacefully in her nest - lovely, lovely work, Maria! L/F
VIVA Anderson
So true,sweet the thought,this, in your Art for Kids gallery....f.v...VIVA.....and I've so enjoyed visiting all your Galleries/Collections, today...you are a superb fine Artist, in every medium....kudos....VIVA
Maria Hunt
Jane, I am honored with this sweet dove gets out in the world to be admired.. Much appreciated, f/l
Jane M Dahl
I love the soft, beautiful technique here. This is wonderfully done, Maria. Featured in American Desert Southwest.
Maria Hunt
You are too kind, Shirley. At this time I was trying to figure how the various mediums could be used for various results. I preferred painting this in watercolor rather than oil.. but, what the heck I was new and didn't know how to use either very well. I just appreciate your selecting this work to comment on. I was quite proud of doing my first bird.. Your work is so inspiring. Thank you for commenting on mine... f/l
Marsha Reeves
Such a patient model! l/f
Maria Hunt replied:
She was so very still... I finally felt guilty and worked from a photo. Thanks for coming by.
Laurel Adams
Oh...this is a favorite! Love this again!
Maria Hunt replied:
Thank you so much Laurel. This dove sat so patiently, hoping I'd leave,. Devoted to those babies. ( I took a picture and gave her a break)
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