Jungle and Rainforest Art of Costa Rica: "My Rainforest Walk and the Green Bug"
Sunday, July 31, 2011
"My Rainforest Walk and the Green Bug"
Yesterday, I decided to explore the Rainforest, just yards away. I took my new Camera, unsure of what I would find, just along the Borders of the "Rainforest Jungle" at the base of "Arenal Volcano" I found some interesting Wildlife,Flowers,Butterflies and more..
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| "Green Jungle Bug" |
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| "Buttercups" |
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| "Wildflowers" |
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| "Butterfly on Orange Flower" |
Flowers
Insects
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| "Butterfly & Orange Flower" |
Butterflies
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| "Macaw Landscape Painting" |
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| "Tropical Mot Mot" Rainforest Bird "Wildlife and the Rainforest " are important to the Environment. I Dontate 20% of all Sales of Posters, Prints, Greeing Cards and more to Local Community Educational Efforts that Support the "Environment" Thanks William Patterson Wildlife Artist Costa Rica (Home of Arenal Volcano) |
Saturday, July 30, 2011
"Costa Rica Sundown"
We just moved the Sofa out onto our Porch for we live outside here in "Costa Rica". The weather is about 70 degrees and it is 6 at night. The Weather here by "Arenal Volcano" in Costa Rica is the perfect climate to enjoy Nature for the Outside is your Living Room.
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| "Arenal Volcano Costa Rica" |
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| "Peach Colored Clouds" |
The "Volcano" top is Fogged in but the sky on either side of it is colored like peach ice cream.
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| "Pair of Chestnut Toucans" |
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| "Tropical Dairy Cows" |
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| "Cows at Play" |
A Pair of Toucans is calling, about a half mile away. We have Flocks of Toucans and indivual Toucans that land in our yard daily. The Farmer next door has been cutting feed for his Cows all day. I can hear the Farmer's Dog bark so it must be time to feed the Animals.
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| "Green Hummingbird" |
Twilight now, but an iridescent green "Hummingbird" is getting his last licks, on the feeder about 5 feet away.
A Fog is rolling up the Mountain and obscuring the View. I would go inside and watch the Sideshow from "Washington D.C.", but our Satelitte Dish was hit by Lightning on Tuesday evening. Maybe it is just as well that we are without Television. My feet are getting cold I may put on a pair of socks or not. That is the kind of big decision I can handle.
So Retirement from the "United States" to Costa Rica does have it's advantages with Wildlife, Climate, Tourists, and and low taxes we are very Happy here in Costa Rica.
William Patterson
Wildlife Artist
LaFortuna Costa Rica Home to "Arenal Volcano" william-patterson.artistwebsites.com
" Sunny Day at Arenal Volcano Costa Rica"
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| "Macaw in the Mist" Landscape Painting Rainforest Paintings |
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| "Arenal Volcano" |
"Tourists on Vacation" here in LaFortuna, are surrounded by "Rainforests teaming with Wildlife. Since I live next to the "Rain Forest Jungle" I see Wild Animals and "Birds" of all "Biriding Species on a daily basis. Here are a few Photos and "Rainforest Jungle Paintings"
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| "Jungle Waterfall" Landscape Painting Rainforest Paintings |
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| "Macaws Waterfall" |
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| "Scarlet Macaws in Jungle River" |
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| "Toucans Rainforest Rest" |
Weather for a Family Vacation or an "Adventure" here in "Costa Rica"
Watersports such as wakeboarding on Beautiful huge "Lake Arenal" famous for "World Famous Fishing"
"Hiking, Climbing, White Water Rafting, or Zip Line through the Rainforests over Waterfalls. All this adventure and Nature and Wildlife too.. I am glad I Retired from the "United States" this is Paradise after the Heat and Taxes in "Florida".
My website offers Prints, Greeting Cards, Canvas Art Prints all for you to Customize your self. My Original Artwork must be purchased directly through me, I ship worldwide and accept Pay Pal and all major Credit Cards on the Website. If you are a "Toursit visiting "Arenal Volcano" and staying at one of the "Hotels or Spas", I just half a mile from the Waterfall. Contact me free in costa rica at 8720-6579 or my email cocoavillage1@yahoo.com you can see my Rainforest Home and Art...Nature at it's finest.
William Patterson Wildlife and Rainforest Jungle Art
LaFortuna, Costa Rica
Friday, July 29, 2011
"Costa Rica Colors"
"Costa Rica Colors" can be found in everything from "Arenal Volcano" to the " Colorful Bird Species" Toucans, Eagles, Hawks, Parrots, Macaws, all "Birding Species" are even many colors.
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| "Macaws Waterfall" |
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| "Macaws Jungle Rest" |
The "Arenal Volcano" allows for an "Colors of every Hue". With the Clouds that affected by the "Volcanoes" weather, for it makes it's own weather, the endless Colors and Clouds has inspired my Art.
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| "Volcano Halo" |
Since "Retirement in the "United States" I find Myself Painting during "Retirement".
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| "Jungle River Rest" Landscape Painting Jungle Paintings and Prints |
I live next to "Arenal Volcano" the number on "Tourist" destination in Costa Rica. Just minutes from the Waterfalls, Volcano, Lake for Fishing, and surrounded by "Rain Forest Jungles". I literally can walk to the "Protected Rainforest just 300 Yards from my Home.
Be that as it may, I see the turmoil in the "United States" and thought I might bring a little color to enlighten your day.
If you are ever on "Vacation" or considering the ultimate in "Wildlife" Vacation, this part of Costa Rica has it all. The Television show "Love in the Wild" on NBC was filmed right here around "Volcano Arenal".
My Paintings are available in Prints, Greeting Cards, and Canvas prints you may custom order to your own tastes, Original Art is purchased directly through me. If you are visiting "Costa Rica" contact me I will be Happy to show you and advise you as to the most Wonderful Vacation you will ever have.
I donate 20percent of proceeds of all "Artwork" to Local Community Projects that educate and protect the Environment.
Pura Vida. ( The Good Life)
William Patterson
LaFortuna Costa Rica "Wildlife and RainForest Jungle Art"
Wednesday, July 27, 2011
"Costa Rica Wildlife Landscape Paintings"
Costa Rica my new Home for 2 years since relocating from the "United States". I have taken up "Wildlife Landscape Painting". My Paintings depict Animals, such as the "Ocelot", Margay, Toucan, Macaw" all in their natural Habitat, the "Rainforest".
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| "Ocelot Hunting" Acrylic on Board 18x24 For Sale Costa Rica Wildlife Landscape Paintings |
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| "Margay Volcano Landscape" |
Costa Rica with it's Lush Green Forest and Jungle Habitat, I live next to "Arenal Volcano" in LaFortuna, Costa Rica. "Arenal Volcano" is surrounded by Green Mountains formed by ancient Volcanic Formations. This is not your typical Costa Rica. This is the Green Costa Rica, everywhere you look different "Shades of Green" surround you. From the Lush Trees such as Banana, Guava,Palm Trees of many different species, there are blue greens to lime green surrounding you.
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| "Scarlet Macaw Waterfall Landscape" For sale |
The Greens in the Rainforest surround you by the Sunlight Filtering through the Century old Trees.
Their are many "Volcano Waterfalls" to see while taking a vacation here in Costa Rica.
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| "Broad Billed Mot Mot" Print for Sale |
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| "Scarlet Macaw Landscape" |
For the "Bird Lovers" the Birdwatchers flock to "Lafortuna" from all over the World for the "Birding Species found here. I have "Toucans, Parrots, Owls and Falcons flying over my Home Daily. Just 300 yards from the Rainforest with the "Protected Habitat" the Animals roam freely, what those of us in the "United States" would see in a Zoo, can be found in the Nature here.
Here is the the Landscape of my Front Yard Volcano View. william-patterson.artistwebsites.com
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For Sale"Volcano Landscape" |
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| "Tropical Waterfall" For sale Costa Rica Landscapes and Prints |
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| "Hot Springs Landscape" Sold |
Tuesday, July 26, 2011
"Winner of Costa Rica Tour Package"
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Congratulations to Carol Patterson for winning the Photo Contest of the Week -- Carol was very committed to providing us several great photos of the amazing biodiversity we have here in Costa Rica and we appreciate her hard work! Carol won 2 entrances to the Desafio Nature Combo 6x1 - read about it here on our website woth $300:http://www.desafiocostarica.com/index.php?lang=en&opt=tour&id=36&cat=f#top2
"Ocelot Hunting Painting"
"Laughing Falcon" www.desafiocostarica.com
http://www.desafiocostarica.com
Thinking of Costa Rica for a Vacation? Choose Desafio the best...you may all enter photos to win a package too..just tell them carol sent you... we donate some Wildlife Paintings to the Community Causes "Desafio Adventures" supports: Wild Animal Rescue, LaFortuna Ophange just to name a few.... A company with a Environmental Mission and it Shows..... Minutes from "Arenal Volcano" A True Costa Rica Adventure
For wildlife Art and Rainforest Paintings william-patterson.artistwebsites.com
"Ocelot Hunting Landscape Painting"
The "Ocelot" a Wild Animal found in the "Rainforests of Central America". Known as the "Cat of the Mountain here in "Costa Rica". The Ocelot is second biggest of the "Spotted Cats" in the "Neo-Tropics".
This "Jungle Landscape Painting" depicts a "Hunting Scene" of the "Ocelot hunting on the Rainforest River Banks". With Lush Foliage and a very uncommon "Animal Species", I have seen one once in the early dawn at the edge of the Rainforest Jungle by "Volcano Arenal".
This Landscape Painting is one of the "Rainforest Series", this Painting measure 24" High x 18" wide. Painted in an acrylic wash technique with a light varnish overlay, to enhance and protect the "colorful greens of the jungle".
I paint Jungle and Rainforest Landscapes with emphasis on the "Animal Species" that need a "Protected Habitat". I was lucky enough to purchase a Home in Costa Rica after relocating from Florida, that is yards from the "Protected Rainforest at the base of Arenal Volcano.
Arenal Volcano is one of the "Top Tourist Desintations" for those wishing to have a Great Adventure with Nature.
William Patterson Wildlife and Rainforest Artist
laFortuna costa Rica william-patterson.artistwebsites.com
"Arenal Volcano Steam Clouds"
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| Cloud Halo |
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| "Eruption 2010 |
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| May 2010 |
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| "Cloud Halo" |
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| "Pink Tinted Steam" |
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| "Volcano Landscape Painting" |
Living with a Volcano View allows for the ever changing "Shades of Green" and the Colors reflected on the "Volcano" by the "Clouds and Sun".
Green" and the Colors reflected on the "Volcano" by the "Clouds and Sun".
Since retirement I left the "United States" and hot and humid "Florida" and found myself in a Rustic Cabin 6 months old when I bought it furnished for 105K 2 years ago. I have a Volcano View, 10 minutes from the Top "Tourist Destination" in Costa Rica.
With Rainforests and the Volcano and the perfect climate mid 80's as the high with no Humidity, and mid 70's at night, I have found Paradise.
I now Paint as a Hobby and Photograph Wildlife, Jungle, Rainforest, Landscapes.
Please enjoy them at my website: william-patterson.artistwebsites.com
direct free in costa rica 87206579 Contact me for any information about "Arenal Volcano" or the "Tours" and Adventures you can have here in Costa Rica... You may never want to leave..
Monday, July 25, 2011
"Living Green In my Costa Rica Cabina"
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| "Our Front Entry" |
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| "Our Living Fence" |
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| "Tree Limbs used to make Living Fence" |
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| "Trees Notched for Wire" |
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| "Wrap around Porch our Outside Living Room" |
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| "Wood Porch and Hot Tub & Volcano View" |
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| "Arenal Volcano View" |
We all know that living green is good for the Planet, but it is good for the Wallet also. Our Costa Rica House, is one quarter of the size of our "Historic House" in Florida.
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| "Our Old Florida House" |
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| "Landscape Painting of our Front View" |
Here in Costa Rica our "wraparound Porch" serves as our Outside Living Room". From our Porch which is perfect for viewing "Wildlife" such as Birds, Toucans, Hawks, Eagles and more. The Rainforest is only 300 yards away.
The Porch effectively shades 50% of the house.
One of the Great Aspects of living in "Central Costa Rica" with "Arenal Volcano" one of the Top "Tourist Destinations" for "Rainforest Adventures". Our Utility Bills total are equal to $100.00 a month including Sky Satelitte Tv with 200 channels, internet, and cell phone, but the Mineral Water at 2.00 per month and the Real Estate Taxes might break us at $400.00 per year.
So, Real Estate and Retirement is Great here in Costa Rica. I now spend my time Painting and Photographing "Wildlife and Rainforest Jungles." I donate 20% of all Sales of my "Rainforest Art" to Local Community Environmental Education Efforts, to "Protect the Rainforest" and Environment Habitats for Wildlife. If you care to see the Beauty of Costa Rica visit my Website at Rainforest Art Greeting Cards And Prints All original Artwork is Purchased Directly from me here in Costa Rica. So if you are on Vacation in Costa Rica, or shall soon be a "Tourist" coming here to enjoy the adventures, contact me and I will gladly show you my Artwork. I do ship worldwide. If you cannot afford a vacation, than Hang a Rainforest Painting or Print on the Wall of your Home..and you will be on Vacation all year long.
William Patterson
LaFortuna Costa Rica (Home to Arenal Volcano)
Direct free in costa rica 87206579
Pura Vida ( The Pure Life)
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