This pair of goldfinches visited our bird feeder daily on the Cape this summer. He was usually eating and she was waiting (on top). They were always together. They are so lovely and bright in the garden. The underpainting is gold so that shows thru, especially where I added some calligraphic lines (see lilies).
Ann McCann at the Southwest Watercolor Society 2023 Show at the Central Dallas Library
There are 80 watercolors for sale at the main Dallas Library. One of them is mine!! There is FREE parking in their underground parking structure on Wood St. The show is open thru September 29. The gallery is a great space on the 4th floor.
I will have a table at this art event. Come and see the show!
"Hearts of Pink Cyclamen" off to the Southwestern Watercolor Society Show 9/5 to 9/29 at the Eric Jonsson Central Library
This is being held at the downtown Eric Jonsson Dallas Library on the 4th floor gallery. Come and see this wonderful show. Underground parking is free on Wood St.
"Poppy Lovelies" by Ann McCann Two 5 X 7" Oils
I painted a bunch of these small paintings for a show and these are the only two left. I painted them with a knife so they have a lot of texture. They would look very nice together on a wall!
Contact at Alouisemccann@gmail.com
See original paintings at annmccann.net
Paintings also at dutchartgallery.net
"Gold Finch on Thistle" by Ann McCann 8 X 10" Oil
We love gold finches and spent a lot of our vacation watching them feed in the backyard of our rental house in Wellfleet. I’m experimenting with oil on a gold panel and some calligraphy again. Note the gold underpainting here and there.
"Butterfly Whimsey" by Ann McCann 8 X 8" Oil
I decided to do something a little different on a very long, very hot Saturday (105 degrees). So, I painted this with a brush and a calligraphy tool. The gold showing thru is a gilded underpainting!
Playing with Butterflies by Ann McCann
Experimenting with pencil and watercolor and enjoying the effects.
Contact me at Alouisemccann@gmail.com
See original paintings at annmccann.net
Paintings also at dutchartgallery.net
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"My Nephew's House Portrait" by Ann McCann 8 X 16" Ink & Watercolor
I enjoy painting house portraits, but they are an act of love. They need much detail for the home owner even though I would rather do loose and flowy. I try to combine the two, putting the looseness in the background, the plants and trees. These make nice gifts for new home owners. I also paint them for realtors who gift them to house sellers.
"Birds on the Marsh" by Ann McCann 16 X 20" Oil
Black Creek Marsh in Wellfleet is a home for many birds. Here I featured several egrets against the rich blues and greens of the water and grasses.
"Beach Rose Dune" by Ann McCann 12 X 12" Oil
Although I’m home in scorching, land locked Dallas, I still have Cape Cod beaches on my mind. I love beach roses!
"The Pink Hearts of Cyclamen" Chosen for the 60th Southwest Watercolor Society Annual Show
This exhibit will be at the downtown Dallas Public Library in September. I’m thrilled to be in the exhibit.
"Egret Marsh" by Ann McCann 6 X 10" Watercolor
I love this marsh in Wellfleet, MA, all the beautiful blues and greens. There are always herons and egrets flying around.
"Daylily Cottage" by Ann McCann Watercolor Sketch
This little green cottage in Wellfleet was pretty nondescript until all the daylilies bloomed. And then it popped!