"In Remembrance" Watercolor on paper 28 x 22 in. I don’t really know what this passover meal looked like, but I imagine it was humble. No golden chalices, (they chose wisely). Also no stale crackers like we get in church. For this painting I made basic matzah with flour, water, salt and an olive oil for color. And speaking of color, the bread and wine in earthenware containers was kinda … brown. I added color to the painting with the olive tree branches, which were not in season at the time, or native to my area, so they were flown in. I also used the pillow to add some needed color. Don’t tell DaVinci, but I think Jesus and his apostles reclined at the table (Luke 22:14). Maybe not great for digestion (?) but I think that’s how first-century Mediterranean meals were served. So I thought the cushion would be a nice way to round out the composition. I’m sure this is not accurate to the period, but it’s a humble offering on this solemn day.

“Iron Giant” (SOLD) 36x50 in. Watercolor on paper. #fineart #caterpillar #tractor #rust #painting #artrenaissance #watercolor #commission

My largest commissioned painting to date, a beautifully aged Caterpillar tractor, “Iron Giant” (SOLD) 36x50 in. Watercolor on paper. #caterpillar #tractor #rust #painting #artrenaissance #watercolor #commission

"Candy Jars 3" watercolor on paper on panel. Private collection. #candy #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr #stilllife #fineart #color #homedecor

I haven't been on nostr for a bit as I've been working on some commissioned paintings, here's one of them. Enjoy the color bomb! #candy #fineart #realism #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr #color #art

Proof of work: "Still Life with Lemons and Silver" #wip #timelapse #watercolor #painting #stilllife #silver

"Still Life with Lemons and Silver" (SOLD) 29 x 21 in (74 x 54 cm) Watercolor on paper #stilllife #painting #watercolor #lemons #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr #realism

"Float" (Sold) work in progress #proofofwork #watercolor #painting #stilllife #workinprogress

"Farewell to the Beach" 29 x 22 in. Varnished watercolor on paper, on ACM panel Available through the artist #beach #fineart #painting #yesitswatercolor #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr #clouds #waves

Last week was one of joy and sorrow. I was honored to be the juror of selection and awards for the Florida Watercolor Society's 54th Annual Exhibition. It was a whirlwind of workshops, demos and presentations. The show will be on view through January at the Orlando Museum of Art, which is a beautiful venue. Definitely worth a visit if you are in the area. All the work looks amazing and I was blown away by the size of the crowds and the hospitality of FWS and OMA. Thank you to all the volunteers that made it a success. But it was also a week filled with sadness, and sometimes the bleakness of the world can feel overwhelming. I closed my exhibition review encouraging all the artists that we are made in God's image to create, and that they need to keep putting beauty and truth out into this dark world. "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about these things." Philippians 4:8

Detail from my painting "Heritage Still Life" (SOLD) Varnished watercolor on paper, on panel #yesitswatercolor #fineart #stilllife #painting #scotch #whisky #tartan #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr #crystal

"Heritage Still Life" (SOLD) Varnished watercolor on paper, on panel #yesitswatercolor #fineart #stilllife #painting #scotch #whisky #bagpipes #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr

Detail from my painting "Magnolia Still Life" Watercolor on paper, 22 x 30 in. Available through the artist #yesitswatercolor #stilllife #painting #watercolor #magnolia #crystal #whiskey #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr

Mint Julep anyone? Detail from my painting "Magnolia Still Life" 30 x 22 in. Watercolor on paper Available through the artist #yesitswatercolor #painting #stilllife #bourbon #whiskey #magnolia #realism #matthewbird #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr

"Ocean Walk" Watercolor on paper, 22 x 10 in. #watercolor #painting #beach #ocean #summer #realism #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr #matthewbird

Detail from my painting Ploughman's Lunch, watercolor on paper #yesitswatercolor #realism #art #painting #matthewbird #stilllife #sourdough #pickle

It Comes In Pints (Detail from Ploughman's Lunch) Watercolor on paper #beer #painting #stillife #fineart #handmade #matthewbird #art #realism

Zap to support handmade art! "Ploughman’s Lunch" 30 x 22 in (76 x 56 cm) Watercolor on paper #painting #fineart #matthewbird #realism #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr #stilllife

Half Shell Framed size: 10.25 x 10.25 in. Varnished watercolor on paper, on ACM panel Available through the artist, 312,000 SATS #painting #artrenaissance #artstr #artonnostr #oyster #art

I'm honored to be included in the current issue of Fine Art Connoisseur Magazine and admire their commitment to excellence and authenticity in the arts. With the proliferation of AI images, now more than ever we need to teach visual literacy, critical thinking, and communication skills, or be susceptible to whims and fancies. "Stop judging by mere appearances, but instead judge correctly." John 7:24

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