Spring Chicken

So I had chickens and eggs on the brain today.  I got some beautiful little quail eggs and also picked up some chickens (for eating), and learned all about the Heritage Chicken Project at the University of Alberta.  I sometimes wish I could raise a few chickens in the back yard, but only sometimes... I grew up on a farm and remember some of the not so fun chicken / rooster moments.

In an attempt to get some larger painting done, I want to try quick simple warm-ups like this one below.  I set my timer for one hour, chose burnt umber, cerulean blue and white and finished before the timer beeped (by 2 minutes)!!

8x10 oil on panel