Favourite Things

 
So far the winter has been mild and with the light increasing each day my thoughts, as they usually do this time of year, turn to flowers, seeds and all that grows and, of course, all that chirps too.
In the city last week, I noticed some tulips and I couldn't resist buying them. Besides, they make great reference material for drawing.

 O, yes, and a few pink carnations.  I tend to overlook these beauties, however, they are pretty and they last a long time.

I've been drawing Amaryllis flowers and using dividers to measure them.  To me, they are even larger than they look!

A Jacamar

He probably looks familiar because last time you saw his head, but the second time around I've changed things a little.

Jarcmars live in South and Central America. Sometimes, if the mood strikes, they will  fly up to Mexico. 

The birdie in the photo is not quite as colourful as it really is. 

Thanks for visiting. Enjoy the week!