Nesting At The Golden Hour - oil on wood panel with 24 karat gold leaf palms This watercolor original by Annie

This watercolor original by Annie Moran is painted on heavy Arches 100% cotton rag fine watercolor paper at 30" x 22"

Many see the heron as a symbol of rebirth

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The cover is removable and washable

these playful button earrings are a nod to one of the designer's favorite garment details

Nesting At The Golden Hour - oil on wood panel with 24 karat gold leaf palms This watercolor original by AnnieA lone blue heron sits atop a nest at a time of day known as the golden hour (near dusk). This is a time of day when many humans are also at home, alone or with their nuclear families. While there is comfort in the safety and familiarity of the nest or the home represented by the warmth of the gold and the encircled leaves around the birds upper body , there is also a slight sense of unease or longing, perhaps for companionship, shown in the open beak