Busy Birds, 7X12 soft pastel on card
I step outside into the fresh morning air;
a swirl of eager chatter encircles me.
I lift my eyes to the busy scene:
birds playing a game of musical chairs
amongst the bare branches of the tall trees.
All weight is lifted into the cool gray sky,
agendas fade and I pause upon the stair.
I breathe in life.
I feel a small and glorious part
of the nature of things.
neighborhood chatter
I'm a self-taught pastel & watercolor artist and instructor, raised and based in Birmingham, Alabama. I constantly collect stories and pieces of the world around me, turning them into works of art. Inspired by nature, I love to share what I've learned and build connections and community. I invite you to browse and join my site. I hope you find something that inspires you!
Voted one of Birmingham's Best Local Artists 2013, Birmingham News & al.com
Featured in Birmingham Magazine, March 2018
Visit the Commissions page on the top menu to find out more about my pastel & watercolor portraits. Portraits are drawn from photographs in a timely manner with the highest quality materials to ensure they will be enjoyed for generations!
Thanks for visiting my site! I am an awarded pastel artist and instructor based in Birmingham, Alabama. A self-taught artist, I have been working with pastels for over 6 years, selling in shops, galleries, shows and by commission. I teach pastel workshops for adults, and love to help emerging artists on their journey into the art community.
Love these birds! I have my original ML Ingram pastels of the birds you did for me a few Christmases ago hanging in my downstairs guest bathroom. I treasure them so much!
Thanks Carl! I’m glad you like your birds 🙂 You deserve “prizes” for all you’ve done for me, and for being such a dear friend!