Artists are always on the lookout for inspiration. We train ourselves that way. Any scene is a potential painting. Monet had clouds for inspiration. For me, it’s right out my window.
Living on the lake is inspiring. A lot of wildlife passes through our yard. During this time of the year, flocks of Canada geese and ducks come through, feeding on the aquatic plants on the shoreline. We planted a native prairie garden a few years ago. The blazing star and purple coneflower attract butterflies and bees, besides being a beautiful showcase of color. We also set up a hummingbird feeder to attract hummingbirds.
I never to be amazed at their beauty. In our area, we have ruby-throated hummingbirds. Their irridescent greens and reds never cease to capture my attention. Nature really does have the best palettes. The hummingbirds are frequent visitors to the feeder. They never fail to surprise me. I’ve tried photographing them, but haven’t succeeded as of yet. A bird that can flap its wings 70 beats per second can be a challenge to capture. My plan is to find some nice photo reference images and create a painting in our backyard setting. Inspiration is just outside my window.
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