Archive for January, 2011|Monthly archive page
aceo, animals, calico cat, cat, domestic animal, furry kitty, gretchen del rio, kitty, meditating, miniature, original, pet, poppy flowers, totem animal, watercolor
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Zenkats on January 29, 2011 at 11:28 am

original watercolor aceo 2.5 x 3.5 c1/2011
To me it seems that cats and flowers belong together. All the positions that cat bodies assume are visually poetic. I find both of them beautiful and graceful.
aceo, animals, cat, domestic animal, gretchen del rio, house pet, kitty, meditating, miniature, napping, original, pet, sleeping cat, tabby cat, watercolor
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Zenkats on January 27, 2011 at 9:44 am

original watercolor aceo 2.5 x 3.5 c1/2011
Cats love to find hiding places where they can have a nice safe nap. My own cat has about ten different hiding places. And then he just really likes the center of my bed.
aceo, animals, bear, black bear, gretchen del rio, hearts, miniature, original, silly bear, spirit animal, valentine, watercolor, wildlife
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Wild Things on January 23, 2011 at 1:32 pm

original watercolor aceo 3.5 x 2.5 1/1/2011
My beloved….be mine and let us dine together on woodsie berries.
aceo, animals, coyote, gretchen del rio, miniature, original, spirit animal, totem animal, watercolor, western, wild animal, wildlife
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Wild Things on January 21, 2011 at 6:28 pm

original watercolor aceo 3.5 x 2.5 c/1/2011
Ahhh…..breakfast. Shri Coyote has found a nest of blackbird eggs.
aceo, animals, endangered species, full moon, gretchen del rio, grey wolf, howling wolf, midnight, miniature, original, sacred, silver moon, spirit animal, totem animal, watercolor, wildlife, wolf, wolf fur
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Wolves on January 20, 2011 at 6:06 pm

original watercolor aceo 2.5 x 3.5 c1/2011
These magnificant animals are fighting humans for their very existence as a species.
aceo, animals, fur animal, gretchen del rio, ground squirrel, miniature, original, prey, rodent, small animal, spirit animal, squirrel, watercolor, wildlife
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Wild Things on January 20, 2011 at 5:41 pm

original watercolor aceo 3.5 x 2.5 c1/2011
An arctic ground squirrel. The Innu call them Sik Sik. They are quite large….size of a cat. This sik sik looks like he is waiting for dinner. If he is not careful, he could be dinner for a fox.
circle of life, earth mother, fine art wild life, gretchen del rio, luna moon, magical power, native american, oil pastel, sacred, sacred feathers, spirit, spirit animal, spirit birds, spiritual, symbols, totem animal, watercolor, wings
In Angels and Goddesses, Art Watercolor Gallery on January 15, 2011 at 2:58 pm

original watercolor/oil pastel 5.5 x 4.5
‘Bird Speak’ pays tribute to all cultures where spirit animals are honored. The circle of life and death….totem birds protecting…..feminine moon….healing…..The Divine.
aceo, animals, arctic, bear, bear claws, gretchen del rio, miniature, original, polar bear, sacred, snow, spirit, totem animal, watercolor, white, wild bear, wildlife
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Ice Bears, Wild Things on January 12, 2011 at 2:50 pm

original watercolor aceo 3.5 x 2.5 c2011
This polar bear is relaxing on his icy bed watching the northern lights.
aceo, animals, gretchen del rio, indian horse, miniature, native american horse, native american symbol, original, painted pony, sacred, spirit, spirit animal, symbol, totem, war horse, watercolor
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Painted Ponies on January 12, 2011 at 2:46 pm

original watercolor aceo 3.5 x 2.5 c2011
The Pat Hand Print was always reserved exclusively for the horse who had brought his master back home from a dangerous mission unharmed.The ‘eye of god’ is included in my hand print. Extra insurance?
aceo, bird, black raven, feathers, gretchen del rio, native american, original, raven, raven with a bell, spirit, watercolor, wild animal, wild bird, wings
In Art Watercolor Gallery, Wild Things on January 12, 2011 at 2:41 pm

original watercolor aceo 2.5 x 3.5 c2011
This raven has scavenged a shiny gold bell. Perhaps he is bringing it home to decorate the family nest.