Tuesday 1 October 2013

I'm back?

I know I have been absent from blog land for a long time and I thought it was time to say hello again.

My medical problem is not solved but it is stable for now. I am waiting for surgery - I don't have a date yet.

What did I do with my summer? First I had a great vacation in Italy and then returned home to rest and enjoy the summer.

I did almost no painting until the last month, but now I have something to show I thought I'd get a post together.

Earlier in the summer one morning I looked out to see a Goldfinch on my feeder, later in the day they were two.
 

The next day the family arrived, a bit unclear on how to hang on to and get food from the feeder, leading to some cute photo ops. 


 
 
There was some swaying, some pushing and shoving as they vied for the best spots on the feeder; reminded me a bit of dinner when I was growing up where we kids always seemed to thwart our parents' efforts at a quiet orderly meal.



What are you up to?



Yeah, I'm talking to you!


He's pushing me.


Oops, Dad's watching.



Now, just settle down!



Ah, order at last!


Little angels?






 
The Goldfinch family did share the feeder from time to time, but they were daily and welcome guests.
 
 
 

So I was inspired to paint the little family. It's a watercolour, called "Goldfinch Lunchtime":
 
 
For more details on this painting at GillianOlsonArt.blogspot.com
 
 
I will try to post a bit more regularly. Yours, a bit weakly, but with whimsy, Gillian.

9 comments:

  1. Welcome back!!! Love your goldfinch shots! I'm up to the same usual stuff....traveling around and snapping pics:) It's good to take a break from this blogger stuff:) Warm wishes your way.

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  2. Good to see you back, much better than seeing the back of you.

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  3. Oh it is so nice to see you posting again. You have been missed. I love love the painting you did, fabulous shots of the goldfinch. Welcome back!

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  4. Sounds like you had a wonderfully bubbly and boisterous childhood … at least at the dinner table. Nice to see you back and to see your backyard observations translate into whimsical work!

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  5. WONDERFUL PIC'S AND COMMENTARY OF THE
    GOLDFINCH FAMILY!

    YOU CAPTURED THEM SO WELL IN YOUR PAINTING!

    NICE TO HAVE YOUR "WHIMSEY" BACK

    Thanks Gil

    Marilyn

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  6. How nice to see you are back blogging again, Gillian! Looks like you have some beautiful visitors at your feeder. I am in awe of your talent. Lovely painting!

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  7. Sorry to hear you are dealing with health issues ~ My saying recently has been...This too shall pass! Here's hoping all goes well for you :)

    It is lovely to see you again, with your lovely goldfinches...a whole family of them. Your painting is an excellent depiction of them.

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  8. Well I'm a bit late to this party but I do wish you a hearty "welcome back." I hope your health woes stay minimal and disappear completely after surgery. Lovely painting, Gillian. Yours always are.

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  9. Hi Gillian, It so good to see you back here in blogland. I missed seeing your post here. Your photos are wonderful and Your painting is fabulous. Take care of yourself my friend.

    Hugs~

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