tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post6667763940863682566..comments2023-11-22T09:00:22.236+00:00Comments on Rambling Artist: Garden GoldfinchesSharon Whitleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-76474972905546240212012-09-24T08:29:22.648+01:002012-09-24T08:29:22.648+01:00Hi Sharon, what a beautiful goldfinches, both pain...Hi Sharon, what a beautiful goldfinches, both paintings are gorgeous, even if my preference is for the second one. Ciao! Titohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13267348323960028950noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-29156873164670159902012-09-22T21:14:44.949+01:002012-09-22T21:14:44.949+01:00Congratulations on your feature! I think both gold...Congratulations on your feature! I think both gold finches are lovely!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07899318999574055763noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-254766286213228212012-09-22T07:28:47.859+01:002012-09-22T07:28:47.859+01:00thanks for the tip - I have put sunflower hearts o...thanks for the tip - I have put sunflower hearts out before but not since I've moved to this house a few months ago. Funny I was talking about getting some the other day, they are a bit expensive but worth it to get the birds, I know I probably won't get quite the same variety as I did where I used to live next to fields as I'm right in town now but will try my best to attract what's around!Sharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-62317724675369595252012-09-22T07:26:11.376+01:002012-09-22T07:26:11.376+01:00thanks Judith I love painting birds and will be do...thanks Judith I love painting birds and will be doing more soon I thinkSharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-32340873892088057982012-09-22T07:25:39.895+01:002012-09-22T07:25:39.895+01:00thank you Corathank you CoraSharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-42500636841927821502012-09-22T07:25:22.754+01:002012-09-22T07:25:22.754+01:00thank you Kathryn xthank you Kathryn xSharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-9073200808146742312012-09-22T07:25:03.521+01:002012-09-22T07:25:03.521+01:00Haha Pat no I wasn't that happy at the time bu...Haha Pat no I wasn't that happy at the time but they've grown on me a bit - I do quite like the second one now, thanks you you're comment made me laugh!Sharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-45012722023576369622012-09-22T07:24:04.096+01:002012-09-22T07:24:04.096+01:00Thank you Konstantina, they are gorgeous birds and...Thank you Konstantina, they are gorgeous birds and I plan to paint more birds soon as I'm starting to get a nice variety in the garden which is inspiring me to paint them - and I'm VERY lucky to have a great photographer to hand!!Sharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-53470029854754498572012-09-22T07:21:27.392+01:002012-09-22T07:21:27.392+01:00thanks Mick - I prefer the looser one and it took ...thanks Mick - I prefer the looser one and it took me a fraction of the time than the first one did!! Mind you having painted it straight after painting the first one I suppose I still had a good feel for the subject so maybe it flowed a bit better because of that I don't knowSharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-41902476140422202842012-09-22T07:19:01.211+01:002012-09-22T07:19:01.211+01:00thanks Judy it's interesting hearing which pai...thanks Judy it's interesting hearing which painting peoople prefer, thanks for commenting JudySharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-16751851743418821482012-09-22T07:16:45.038+01:002012-09-22T07:16:45.038+01:00thank you Myra - still haven't experimented wi...thank you Myra - still haven't experimented with those maps but will do for sure! Take careSharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-50650717541772842602012-09-22T07:16:01.930+01:002012-09-22T07:16:01.930+01:00definitely try the niger seed Laura, my little gol...definitely try the niger seed Laura, my little goldfinch has been coming back every day to feast on it and my daughter says she saw 3 of them at one point - oh and nothing wrong with being predictable!!Sharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-7941850436150026282012-09-22T07:14:04.903+01:002012-09-22T07:14:04.903+01:00thank you Blagathank you BlagaSharon Whitleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00403989834480218330noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-55855690133788397722012-09-22T06:32:36.620+01:002012-09-22T06:32:36.620+01:00Excellent paintings Sharon, both.
Nyger seed is g...Excellent paintings Sharon, both.<br /><br />Nyger seed is great at attracting Goldfinches, <b>and</b> Siskins if they're about.<br />Have you tried sunflower hearts in the feeders? I don't know a bird that doesn't like them. A little dearer than a 'mixed seed', but a great magnet for tits and finches.holdingmomentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455039696354576430noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-16143563802729333402012-09-21T08:42:13.206+01:002012-09-21T08:42:13.206+01:00Both really good little studies Sharon, and well d...Both really good little studies Sharon, and well done for the feature in the Wirral Hub, very impressive and great exposure!!Judith Farnworth Arthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03466625674796659185noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-21353145040849543672012-09-20T16:44:32.373+01:002012-09-20T16:44:32.373+01:00Both paintings are beautiful but I like the first ...Both paintings are beautiful but I like the first one with the background. Congratulations for being featured.Corahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16395514419769810223noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-61835291646494315022012-09-20T15:50:37.574+01:002012-09-20T15:50:37.574+01:00Sharon, your second goldfinch painting is absolute...Sharon, your second goldfinch painting is absolutely beautiful! What a handsome bird.Studio at the Farmhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02900305750995808779noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-3616430244583739472012-09-20T13:07:21.007+01:002012-09-20T13:07:21.007+01:00Still not chuffed after painting that second one? ...Still not chuffed after painting that second one? Golly, woman, then send it here and I'll appreciate it :lol: Pathttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01344072012837774958noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-30492399674533767172012-09-20T11:56:22.343+01:002012-09-20T11:56:22.343+01:00Hello Sharon.
Firstly, congratulations on your Se...Hello Sharon. <br />Firstly, congratulations on your Seeking Artists' winning! You so deserve it!<br />The paintings of these magnificent birds are gorgeous! You have patience and a good plan, plus the help of a great photographer, Niger's visit was a sure thing :)<br />Warm regards. KonstantinaPhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06082538351399393648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-92156989919353843312012-09-20T11:18:03.830+01:002012-09-20T11:18:03.830+01:00Quality bird images. I'm drawn to the second o...Quality bird images. I'm drawn to the second one, the painterly nature of it adds an extra dimension for me.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09350381570737387904noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-1317444983739064132012-09-20T09:07:48.316+01:002012-09-20T09:07:48.316+01:00I like both paintings, but my favourite is the one...I like both paintings, but my favourite is the one with the background. Congratulations on being featured!Judyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14715473069364081174noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-19434900611642456182012-09-20T03:42:42.785+01:002012-09-20T03:42:42.785+01:00what a beautiful bird . . . your paintings are bea...what a beautiful bird . . . your paintings are beautiful!myra andersonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05666183761339600739noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-90141312946548405802012-09-20T01:39:58.745+01:002012-09-20T01:39:58.745+01:00Sharon - Lucky you to have goldfinches in your gar...Sharon - Lucky you to have goldfinches in your garden. I'll have to try the niger seed trick too as I know they are about here as well. Thanks for the niger tip. As to your paintings I love them both but you know what's coming I'm sure. I love the one with the background more. I know... I'm just so predictable!!! lol Laurahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16709571152864645964noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1460211348866060184.post-87173090005963683692012-09-20T01:07:15.131+01:002012-09-20T01:07:15.131+01:00This is a very pretty bird, worth depicting. You d...This is a very pretty bird, worth depicting. You did a great job with the background on your first version, but, yes, I like the second looser version more too. Blagahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06596986317236711714noreply@blogger.com