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Every Good Gift, watercolor, 7 x 10" (18 x 25 cm)
Just outside my studio window are several bird feeders and a birdbath. When the light is good, I’m able to take reference photos right through the
window. This was the source for my little Carolina wren in Every Good Gift. When painting birds I aim for a loose accuracy in describing the feathers and
markings. This involves suggesting feather groups and not attempting to paint every detail. I chose to abstract the background and created some texture by
spattering with both paint and water. A hint of the background colors are echoed in the wren’s feathers for unity.

ABOUT THE ARTIST

each workshop experience. spontaneity and control. The result is a joining of (North Light Books). Crouch has also created
Describing her process and inspiration, realistic and interpretive elements. My primary designs as a freelance artist for the DaySpring
Crouch says, “My paintings are a response to the focus is on light and its ability to transform the division of Hallmark Cards.
beauty and love of God as he reveals himself in ordinary into the extraordinary, but the longer I Originally from Jacksonville, Florida, Crouch and
creation. I begin with preliminary sketches to paint the more I realize—it’s all extraordinary.” her husband currently live in Statesville, North Carolina.
determine composition, values and color. Once Crouch is a signature member of the Watercolor Contact at:
these decisions are in place, I follow where the Society of North Carolina. She has been published susan@susancrouch.com
painting leads me. I work primarily in transparent in Splash 12: Celebrating Artistic Vision, Splash 14: www.susancrouch.com
watercolor because its character allows for both Light and Color and Splash 18: Value/Light and Dark

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