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by Maria Hunt
$46.00
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Purchase a tote bag featuring the painting "Patience is a Virtue" by Maria Hunt. Our tote bags are made from soft, durable, poly-poplin fabric and include a 1" black strap for easy carrying on your shoulder. All seams are double-stitched for added durability. Each tote bag is machine-washable in cold water and is printed on both sides using the same image.
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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... more
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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...
"ART, something I always wanted as part of my life, HAS become a passion that fills my soul, and leaves me full of joy, one brushstroke at a time." Maria Hunt After 30 years as a successful business woman, Maria Hunt, finding the nest empty, and having fulfilled her role as financial contributor, retired to the Palm Springs area, pursuing her childhood dream of studying and creating art. She started in 2000 with art classes at College of the Desert. She refined her skills in plein air painting by attending workshops across the U.S. The years left to get "really good" at art are diminishing, and her focus is laser sharp. She spends one week a month teaching art to Children (and older versions of children) She...
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Laurel Adams
Maria, such an honor to revisit this BEAUTY!...love, Love, LOVE this watercolour!
Conni Schaftenaar
I so adore this beautiful lady sitting peacefully in her nest - lovely, lovely work, Maria! L/F
Chance Kafka
how beautiful.. what spectacular art!
Laurel Adams
Always a stunner...revisiting...re-voting, dear Maria ...best to you.
Anne Gifford
What beautiful use of the watercolor media. The lighting is lovely. like/f
Maria Hunt
Kay, you are too kind. I am honored. Thank you.
Kay Brewer
Voted for your beautiful entry in the Birds in Nature contest! LF
Laurel Adams
Always loved this...revisiting and voting...best to you Maria!
Maria Hunt replied:
My thanks to you, Watercolor master colorist and creator. : ))
Helen Duley
beautiful fluffy mother dove nesting in the thorny cactus. Superb watercolour!
Maria Hunt replied:
Helen... I am honored. Thank you.
Maria Hunt
Thank you so much, Conni
Conni Schaftenaar
This has long been one of my faves of yours, 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 replied:
I light in the darkness, VIVA.. thank you so much
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
Shirley Sirois
Maria, your talent overflows! You must be an inspiration to so many........L.
Maria Hunt
Cindy,I thank you so much for your kind visit
Cindy Treger
Maria, this is one gorgeous piece of artwork - love it. 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)
Maria Hunt
Nicklas, I thank you for selecting this painting to comment on : ))
Nicklas Gustafsson
Such wonderful work!
Phyllis Taylor
Lovely watercolor! Well done! l/f/tw
Maria Hunt replied:
Phyllis, I thank you for your kind comment. : )
Johanna Hurmerinta
So beautiful! LF
Maria Hunt replied:
Thank you so much,Johanna
Maria Hunt
Thank you for your kind visit, Debolina.