Wednesday, January 07, 2009

Frosty Robin

EDM Challenge #204: Draw Something Frosty. The weather here in Central Virginia has not been precisely co-operative as far as frosty things go, yet it has not been cold enough for frosty drinks either ;) So when this little guy appeared in one of my favourite magazines (Country Living UK Edition) and was sitting on a frosty twig, I knew he'd be the perfect subject.
The English robins are quite different from their American counterparts. They are smaller (about the size of a sparrow), and very terratorial, defending their territories from intruders - they'll even attack red rags in spring!

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8 comments:

  1. Anonymous8 January 2009 at 05:23

    Nicely done - love the berries and the little bit of frost on the branch. Are American robins quite big then?

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  2. Spinneretta8 January 2009 at 08:36

    Yes- the American robins are about the size of a thrush, they are not round they look just like a female blackbird with a red breast :) I'll have to draw one for comparative purposes ;)

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  3. MD8 January 2009 at 12:54

    I love robins and this sketch really captures that cheeky birdie. Lovely drawing.
    MD

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  4. Kimberly Lottman8 January 2009 at 15:08

    I am happy to award you the One Lovely Blog Award. You will find the graphic at this post.

    http://gracefulgirlhood.blogspot.com/2009/01/jeanne-from-peaceful-day-was-so-sweet.html

    Now it's your turn to pass it on to seven lovely friends!

    Hugs,
    Kim

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  5. Anita Davies8 January 2009 at 15:38

    Wonderful spread!

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  6. Margaret Ann8 January 2009 at 23:40

    I really love this...super composition...and a lovely little berry branch! :)

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  7. Anonymous12 January 2009 at 08:54

    love the colours on this... lovely sketch.

    added a link for your blog on my site. hope you don't mind. :O)

    and thank you for your comments on mine.

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  8. Spinneretta12 January 2009 at 09:38

    Thank you MD :)
    Thank you Kim- I posted my awards too ;)
    Thanks Anita and Margaret Ann. Thank you Chris- I don't mind at all :)

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