B is for Bridge, D is for Ducks

I started working on a really detailed painting this week.  It'll take me a while to complete so this morning it felt good to whip out two little alphabet paintings, start to finish.  Instant gratification. 

B is for Bridge.

"B is for Bridge" 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 watercolor on paper by Holly B. Johnson ©2012

D is for Ducks.  As in the Peabody ducks. 

"D is for Ducks" 3 1/2 x 3 1/2 watercolor on paper by Holly B. Johnson ©2012

I got curious about the duck situation while I was working on this painting so I looked it up.  According to peabodymemphis.com:  Back in the 1930's the general manager of the Peabody and his friend had a little too much whiskey after returning from a duck hunting trip over in Arkansas.  They decided it'd be funny to put a few of their duck hunting decoys in the lobby fountain.  Apparently back then, folks used live ducks as decoys.  So anyways, the next morning there they were, 3 little ducks  swimming around in the fountain.  Everyone actually reacted very enthusiastically to the spectacle so there ya go!  The rest is history!    

Love my good ol' Arkansas. You never forget where you came from. "Home Sweet Arkansas" 9x9 watercolor on paper by Holly B. Johnson ©2011