George Boutwell’s

BIRD BATH


Painting completed in: 1994

Christmas 1994. This concrete Birdbath is one we've had for several years and in fact made the move from Austin to the Ranch with us. It sits out in the yard in view from our Kitchen and Dining Room and has delighted us with the variety of birds and other animals it has attracted over the years. One day as we were eating lunch, I happened to glance up and see a cardinal on the birdbath, getting a drink, I thought that, there was a Painting, just waiting to be painted and this is the result. I am forever amazed at the simple things that we take for granted every day that can be an inspiration at any given moment and sincerely believe that if everyone would look for some little inspiration or thing to be thankful for each day, that we would all be happier and our burdens would be much easier to bear!