Saturday, February 1, 2014

The Robin's Nest

The Robin's Nest
Oil on panel, 14x11
sold
Last summer, while pruning back a stubborn mulberry bush, I found this little nest tucked deep within the branches.  Much to my surprise - there were three tiny blue eggs inside!  I had not seen any robins nearby as I worked, and I couldn't believe the nest was in such close proximity to where the cats had frolicked daily.  When I decided to paint this, I thought it would be easy subject matter - knocked out quickly.  Wrong!  That sweet little nest of sticks was certainly a challenge!  Getting enough paint on was key - and then the pulling  strokes hither and yon, completed the nest.  I am channeling my inner spring with this 397th painting in as many days :)
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12 comments:

  1. bellefrogworksFebruary 7, 2014 at 3:51 PM

    Sweet painting - I love birds as long as they don't live inside my house - LOL

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  2. NettyFebruary 7, 2014 at 4:34 PM

    wow your painting is awesome, such wonderful fine detail. Happy PPF Tammie. Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  3. Paper rainbowFebruary 7, 2014 at 4:58 PM

    your work is beautiful, that little bird looks so lifelike, It is amazing you can produce such fine quality work at such speed!!

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  4. GigglesFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:20 AM

    Gorgeous and that little bird is presented as a doting mother! Good job!

    Hugs Giggles

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  5. AnnabelleFebruary 8, 2014 at 11:59 AM

    I love birds and this is one more. The detail,composition and colours is exquisite. Gorgeous painting.
    Annabelle : )

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  6. Linda KunsmanFebruary 8, 2014 at 1:50 PM

    We recently had a flock of robins appear(very unusual to have any around in winter) thus making me think that despite what our PA groundhog says about 6 more weeks of winter I choose to go with the robins! Your painting is just gorgeous and that nest- I love the highlights!

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  7. Cindy DauerFebruary 8, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Wow, beautiful! Wonderful color and style!

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  8. ArielFebruary 8, 2014 at 7:38 PM

    Beautiful Love the subtle colors you have used.

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  9. Kooky MakesFebruary 8, 2014 at 8:07 PM

    What a delicate and delightful piece of work this is. Everything about it makes my heart sing.

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  10. Maria MedeirosFebruary 8, 2014 at 9:31 PM

    Oh sooo beautiful! Really lovely!

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  11. Deepa GopalFebruary 11, 2014 at 4:30 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous!!!! Such a lovely and delicate piece :)
    HPPF!
    Deepa
    http://deepazworld.blogspot.in/

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  12. Heather FoustFebruary 13, 2014 at 11:36 PM

    This is Beautiful!!! In our area the poor birds are so cold. The snow is taking over.

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