This cat duo looks surprised to be interrupted during their jam session. Despite that, they make beautiful music together!
original watercolor 4 x4 mini art by Pam Schoessow
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Day 29: Sing Along
Can you tell I love to sing?
Sing Along watercolor on paper by Pam Schoessow
Day 28: Acappella Birdies
These birds want to sing, but there’s no one to play!
Acappella Birdies by Pam Schoessow watercolor on paper
a cap•pel•la
(ˌɑ kəˈpɛl ə)
adv., adj.
without instrumental accompaniment.
Day 27: Sax Serenade
Something different today. I needed to take a little break from the animals, but we are still making music!
Sax Serenade 8″ x 8″ watercolor on board by Pam Schoessow
Day 26: Carl Makes Clarinet Magic
Even a skunk can make sweet sounds!
original watercolor on paper by Pam Schoessow
The clarinet was my first real instrument (I did dabble a little on piano and recorder before that, but does that count?) Anyway, when I joined band in 4th grade (age 9) I originally wanted to play the trumpet, but that only lasted a couple of weeks. I was highly discouraged by the band director. This was the 60’s and I guess girls did NOT play brass instruments! So I took the trumpet back to the music store and they suggested a clarinet, so that’s was I learned to play.
I quite enjoyed the clarinet, but my 3 older brothers, for some reason, didn’t appreciate the “beautiful” sounds I was making. They insisted that whenever I practiced, I had to go into my parents room and shut the door, go into their bathroom, shut the door and turn on the fan. Then I was allowed to practice–sitting on the toilet! But I stuck with it despite all that and played clarinet through elementary school, high school and college.
I still pull it out occasionally. I even played a solo a couple of years ago in church. Those things you begin in childhood just stick with you.
Day 25: Kenneth Plays Kettledrum
Today, Kenneth is playing one of the coolest drums in the percussion family. Kettledrum is another name for Timpani . Today they are commonly used in orchestras and concert bands . It consists of a skin called a head stretched over a large bowl traditionally made of copper. Besides making a cool deep sound, these drums are special because they are pitched–meaning they can play different notes!
The kettledrum apparently originated in the Middle East, but its age is not known with certainty. The earliest known pictures of large, deep kettledrums date from 12th-century Mesopotamia.
Kettledrums spread with Islamic culture through Africa, Central and South Asia, and Europe. In these areas they are often associated with trumpets as symbols of royal power and status. They are usually played in pairs, with the two drums tuned to different pitches.
Now you know!
original watercolor by Pam Schoessow
Day 24: Violet Plays with the Boys
Violet is back, but now she has a backup band! The Cat Fraternity Percussion Ensemble is pleased to perform with her. That’s Tori on triangle, Milo on maracas, Connor on cowbell, Sheldon on soprano xylophone, and new comer Bob on bass. They are having a great time playing this gig.
Violet Plays with the Boys original watercolor on paper by Pam Schoessow
Day 23: Maestro Porky
original watercolor on paper by Pam Schoessow Making Music Series
Day 22: Hog Hoedown
original watercolor on paper 3″ x 5″ by Pam Schoessow Making Music Series
Day 21: Beau on Bass
original watercolor on paper by Pam Schoessow Making Music Series
Day 20: Billie Plays Banjo
You may have wondered what owls do up in the trees when no one is looking!
TODAY I am the featured artist on Cindy Williams’ blog! Please check it out. I first met Cindy through a previous 30 paintings in 30 days challenge. She is an American transplant living in the UK. A wonderful artist in her own right, she is graciously featuring a different artist every day this month.
watercolor 6 x 11 inches by Pam Schoessow pamelajeannestudio.com
Day 18: Howie Plays the Hand Drum
Owls are quite adept at a number of instruments.
original watercolor by Pam Schoessow
Day 17: Warming Up
watercolor on board 5″ x 7″ by Pam Schoessow
Day 16: Benny Bangs the Bongo
4 x 4 inch watercolor on board by Pam Schoessow
Day 13: Tobin Tames the Tambourine
This fox knows how to party!
Day 12: Rocky Rocks on Recorder
It’s his favorite instrument!
Did you know that recorders have been around for hundreds of years and come in 6 different sizes?
Day 9: Barry Keeps the Beat While Bessie Sings
I thought I was doing well with this challenge. I painted ahead so I had something to post early each morning. But now I have caught up and am feeling the pressure! I was gone all day yesterday and didn’t even have time to look at all the wonderful art on Leslie’s blog and comment on my friends and others’ paintings. So how are all of you doing? We are not even a 1/3 of the way through and now the going is getting tough. But hang in there.
I thought it was time to depart from the cats as many other animals can make music too.
Making music with a friend is the best!
Original watercolor on board with easel 5″ x 7″ $38 Click here to purchase.
Day 8: Sheldon Shows His Stuff on the Soprano Xylophone
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Day 7: Conner Conquers the Cowbell
It really isn’t as easy as it looks! 
4″ x 4″ original watercolor with easel. Available in my Etsy Shop.
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