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Project IV DAY 30!: Blue-gray Gnatcatcher

DAY 30! This one is for you Rayray. Another round of 30 Sketches Project. Check. As much as I love this project it is always a good feeling to be done. Until next time...

Project IV Day 29: Secretary Bird

Secretary bird. Angry mark-style I'd say. A bit anxious about the big move. Buying a one way ticket to the other side of the planet brings forth feelings I've never felt before. Going away to paint in Wyoming for a month was an appetizer for this...there is just something about going somewhere you've never been, knowing no one, and having no idea what is in store for you that I adore as much as I fear. I made these NZ plans with careful consideration. I knew full and well that there would be times that I would question the decision, stress about the journey, and at times wonder what the holy hell I was thinking. I knew that getting accepted was not the most difficult part...making it happen would be the challenge. But I went through with the plans with a smirk, secretly hoping to deal with all of these challenging obstacles. Bring it NZ adventure.

Project IV Day 28: Wee Egg

A wee little egg for your eyeballs. 2 more days people and 30 Sketches Project Numero Cuatro is out. Whew...I'm beat!

Project IV Day 27: Belted Kingfisher

Jem, this little Belted Kingfisher is yours. I know you will treat him well. Why do kingfishers have such little feet and such large bills? It's not an opening line to a joke...I really want to know.

Project IV Day 26: This is How I Feel

This is how I feel.

Project IV Day 25: Hoatzin Nestling

Yes, this guy does indeed exist. He is a Hoatzin nestling. One thing you should know about these birds is that they are born with two claws on each wing. They are clumsy in flight and use these claws to climb about in their native swamps of Venezuela and Guyana. Once they reach adulthood, they those their claws. Dinosaur times-style.

Project IV Day 24: Roadrunner for Jem!

Jem, my beautiful friend, your roadunner is ready! It's buddy the kingfisher will join him soon. We shall have lots of these dudes on our farm.