Sunday, September 15, 2013

Creative Challenges

 For Illustration Friday challenge totem....+ for 29 faces challenge face #4.
to·tem  
A natural object or animal believed by a particular society to have spiritual significance and adopted by it as an emblem.

In my garden the little birds would be my choice of totem animal; they are very busy enjoying the sunflowers that are going to seed. 
 In bloom this week
With a totem visitor!
Which do you prefer?

18 comments:

GalleryJuana said...

Holy cow I love your botanical illustrations! Birds are sweet. I could watch them go about their singing and picking all day.

visiting from sunday sketches.

janice smith said...

Wow! Your paintings are absolutely lovely! I would choose a bIrd as well. I've always loved them and always will. Have a wonderful, creative week, Catharine! xo, janice

Alexandra MacVean said...

Catherine, these watercolors are so lovely. I can feel the emotion of the first one and love it. Your flowers are so elegant! :)

Michellem said...

Your pieces are gorgeous!! Such talent!
Everything is better with a bird on it, right?

Jehanne's doodles said...

Oh Wow! These are all so beautiful! I do not know which one to choose.

Neesie said...

Exquisite sums up your paintings Catharine,
They are just stunning. The floral arrangements palette is just perfect and with the bird added it's as they say the cherry on the cake! ;D
You make me want to paint but I know I could never reach your level.
Just perfect...so thank you for sharing and inspiring :D
xoxo

Anne Manda said...

Your pieces are so beautiful, I love them! Just amazingly gorgeous! <3

Anonymous said...

Beautiful and amazing use of watervolours - I am in awe!

Catharine said...

Thanks for your inspiring comments, it has been great to have a week off back to reality tomorrow. I love my job but sometimes after work the energy has flown!

Clare said...

Oh Catharine, This is sooo delicious. Clare, 29 faces.

rose AKA Walk in the Woods - she/her said...

These are sooooo lovely!

stefanie stark said...

I admire your wonderful artwork so much. The colors of this beautiful flowerbunch are perfect and the little birds are awesome! I also love birds and their morning singing.

Sunny said...

She is so lovely, and the bird is such an unexpected addition.

Tammy N said...

Love your little girl illustration and your flowers. The bird adds to both. Your style is beautiful.

Kristen H said...

I love watercolors. That girl with the bird is amazing (as are all of your works here). I love it!

Sarah Leonard said...

These are absolutely beautiful! I love them :) Your watercolours are so intricate and the colours really pop.

Sarah @ A Cat-Like Curiosity

Unknown said...

Absolutely stunning works and technique. Beautiful and inspiring. Thank you for sharing

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Debbie said...

All of your work is gorgeous! I especially love the floral pieces in this post, though. They are fantastic!!