The redwings are everywhere; there are wetlands. I used to see them as a kid in Oregon, and they are also here near water and marshland in Oklahoma.

Where do you live? We live in Tulsa, Oklahoma, and all the birds are singing their mating songs. The brightest bird we have here is the Northern Cardinal, which is on my to-paint list!

Working from light to dark is the easiest way to paint with water-based paints, or all one gets is muddy colors.