I try to make my cards personalized.. I’m especially fond of the Ford truck, decked out for an upcoming wedding. In order to string “the bling” from the bumper, I reinforced the back with a fine wire…worked great! Hope the bride and groom like it…here’s to more inspiration from all parts of the world… 💜💛💚…
Beginning Watercolor – Snowy Plover
Join us in this two-hour workshop and learn basic watercolor techniques to illustrate Washington’s snowy plover, an endangered shorebird. Class Time: January 6, 2025, 10 am – noon (time subject to change slightly) Class Location: Sno-Valley Senior Center 4610 Stephens Ave, Carnation WA This is a free class for adult learners. All supplies included. All…
‘Akiapōlā’au: an endangered icon
Inspiration As of 2023, there are only 1300 ‘Akiapōlā’au left in the wild. This critically endangered bird is native to the Big Island of Hawai’i and plays a vital role in its ecosystem. Conservation Status FederalEndangered🔶 StateEndangered🔶 State recognized Endemic💛 Species Description The Akiapōlā‘au is a small Hawaiian bird with a 4.5 – 5.5-inch curved…
Big cat study
I had so much fun painting these beautiful animals. 💜💛💚 Medium: Arches 140lb cold pressed 100% cotton paper, Daniel Smith Extra Fine Watercolor Paints #watercolor #bigcats #endangered #natureart #lion #tiger #panther #cougar #snowleapard
Endangered Hawaiian Honeycreeper: Showcasing the ‘I’iwi
Inspiration The ʻiʻiwi (Drepanis coccinea) was first documented scientifically by naturalists during Captain James Cook’s third Pacific voyage, which took place from 1776 to 1780. The ʻiʻiwi was historically abundant across the Hawaiian Islands and could easily be spotted in native forests and in areas of flowering plants where they foraged for nectar. However, over…
Hawai’i Ākepa: Inspiration for Change
Inspiration When I first moved to Hawaii, I was saddened by an Audubon Society seminar that described the endangered birds of Hawaii Island. That started me on a journey of discovering more about endangered species here at home and around the world. This post begins a series showcasing the five endangered Hawaii Island forest birds….
Inga J Smith 