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The Fairy Penguin

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Pixie. You might think you were seeing pixies if you saw a flock of these guys. #Inktober prompt: Fairy. Did you know the fairy penguin (aka Blue or Little Blue penguin) is the smallest of the penguin species? Usually under a foot tall, they only weigh 2-3 lbs. They are dark gray to pale blue with eyes that range from silvery to blue. Why don’t we hear about…

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Gargoyle

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Stone. #Inktober prompt: Gargoyle Did you know that while Gargoyles are symbols of guardianship, originally they were used mostly as rain gutters to protect buildings from water erosion. Hahnemühle Cold Press Watercolor postcard Zebra Zensations Technical Pen Supervision Watercolors Image inspiration – photo by Mike Bosch on Unsplash. October Doodlewash…

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Chamberlain Park

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Cliff. #Inktober prompt: Bluff. Did you know that a cliff has a vertical face while a bluff has a slanted face? This is one of the beautiful views of the Columbia Gorge to be found at the Chamberlain Park rest area in Washington. Hahnemühle Rough Harmony Watercolor paper Zebra Zensations Technical Pen Supervision Watercolors Image inspiration – my own…

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Pony Strong

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Pony. #Inktober prompt: Ponytail.. I’m back from San Francisco, but my sister-in-law passed away while I was there, so I’ll be leaving tomorrow for two weeks in Florida. My poor husband – I don’t think he’s had to take care of himself for this long a time, in forever. I’ve already got a couple of posts planned and will probably manage one or two while I’m there,…

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Pretzels

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Pretzel. #Inktober prompt: Salthy. Did you know that the pretzel was important with the Catholic Church in the 7th century, being a popular food for Lent, and often given out as a reward to youngsters for reciting prayers correctly. Hahnemühle Beige-toned Watercolor paper Zebra Zensations Technical Pen Supervision Watercolors Image inspiration – photo by…

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The Rooster Gentleman

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Chicken. #Inktober prompt: Rooster. Did you know that roosters will tidbit – a behavior where they make a show of picking up and dropping bits of food to let the hens know about them? He lets them eat first, and only takes what is left over.  What a gentleman! Hahnemühle Hot Press The Collection Watercolor paper Zebra Zensations Technical Pen Supervision…

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Dog of the Earth

Dog of the Earth

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Sweet. #Inktober prompt: Kind. Did you know that terrier means Dog of the Earth? They were a type of dog bred to ‘go to ground’, following badgers, foxes, etc., into their burrows.  And terriers are sweet and kind, but also kind of energetic, and not always inclined to put up with stupidty, lol. I’m posting out of order again, because my painting for  today’s…

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Pumpkin Farm

#DoodlewashOctober2022 prompt: Fall. #Inktober prompt: Trip. In the Fall, you might take a trip to a pumpkin patch! Did you know that before the terms ‘autumn’ or ‘fall’ came into common usage for the season, it was known as ‘harvest’. Hahnemühle Hot Press The Collection Watercolor paper Zebra Zensations Technical Pen Supervision Watercolors Image inspiration – photo by jameswheeler on…

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