Montana Artworking by Cindy Betka

'On Angel Wings',  oil, 16" X 20" 'South Falls',  oil,  20" X 20" These 2 paintings will be on display at Montana WILD Outdoor Education Center, Helena, MT. to June 1st. Their website is http://fwp.mt.gov/education/ . It is a wonderful center with displays on the wildlife and fish of Montana. They are also a rehab center for injured birds and wildlife that they reintroduce back into the wild. If interested in purchasing one of these paintings please contact me via email; cindy@crbart.com

The subject matter of my paintings almost always include water and sky in some composition. Birds have been more an important part of my paintings mainly because they seems to natural fit so well. They are such a wonderful species. So fascinating to observe. They have such beautiful feather colors and patterns. I can’t say that I am an ornithologist but, I find myself picking up the binoculars and snapping photos on a more regular basis. 'Rest',  Oil,  24" X 20" Here is a bit about the subjects of this latest painting, Sandhill Cranes.They mate for life, after going through an elaborate dancing display of stretched wings with pumping heads and leaping into the air. They usually nest in wetlands, feeding on the vegetation growing in standing water. The clutch size is 1-3 eggs, usually only one nestling typically survives to fledged. The crane is a symbol in Japan of longevity and good luck because it was thought to have a life span of a thousand years.