This afternoon I really wanted to paint something. I just didn't know what. I was feeling utterly exhausted which caused decision making to be a little clunky. (Having painted I now feel energised). There are many images I could paint in my backlog, but I was adamant I wanted to capture something in front of me. A moment in time.  And that's when one of my magpies landed in front of me and walked about in front of my garden. I watched, savouring every detail since I didn't have my camera, and nor did I want it. This is painted from my memoryI do hope you enjoy this little warm and sunny afternoon scene as much as