Robin by Saltwater - Fanart Central

Robin

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Robin

Painted in watercolours on paper.

Watercolours: Sennelier
Paper: Gerstaecker watercolour paper "aquarell" natural white 200g/m2
Small artwork: 18 x 18 cm

Robins are often found on Christmas cards in Britain.

These lovely red-breasted birds have traditionally been the messengers of joy and happiness in England since the nineteenth century.

This robin will be the central element of a Christmas card that I designed for TeeJay87.

♦ ♦ ♦ Merry Christmas! ♦ ♦ ♦

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Category Furry » Animal art (Non-anthro) » Birds
Date Submitted December 21, 2014, 8:22:50 AM
Views 716
Favorites... 2
Vote Score 3

Comments 15
Media Watercolor
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Jadis on December 26, 2014, 8:25:21 AM

beautiful painting. Makes me want to paint.. Such a cute bird. I visited England once and was surprised to learn that in England a robin is a very different type of bird than what we call a robin here in Kansas

Saltwater on December 26, 2014, 1:14:30 PM

Thanks.
Yes, you are right. They are very different in size, weight and shape.

The American robin is tall with long legs and a black head.

The English robin is much smaller, but with brighter colours.
His shape is like an egg, and he has a round little tummy.

Saltwater on December 26, 2014, 1:29:35 PM

American robin English robin

Firiel on December 22, 2014, 11:09:57 AM

Lovely colors, SaltWater. Its belly almost looks like a sunset. :)

Saltwater on December 23, 2014, 11:08:36 PM

Thank you very much! :D

Falconlobo on December 21, 2014, 2:34:24 PM

such a cute bird and nice colors

Saltwater on December 22, 2014, 12:58:15 AM

Thank you so much! :D

Falconlobo on December 22, 2014, 1:11:37 AM

you're welcome^ ^

TeeJay87 on December 21, 2014, 9:01:55 AM

I've received your postcard with that robin and I didn't know about symbolism standing behind them.

Kindly thank you for such a lovely gift !

Saltwater on December 21, 2014, 10:19:52 AM

Thank you! :D
I am so glad that you like it.

Actually there is much more about the robin's symbolism...
but I wanted to post the artwork ASAP ;-)
will post the symbolism details later.

Morpher on December 21, 2014, 7:22:52 AM

This little guy is so adorable, and very colorful to boot! I love his little round belly. Great work! :-)

Saltwater on December 21, 2014, 10:07:52 AM

Thank you so much! :D

alerkina4isback on December 21, 2014, 4:04:04 AM

nice

Saltwater on December 21, 2014, 4:18:54 AM

thanks

alerkina4isback on December 21, 2014, 4:45:23 AM

yup, welcome back for me