When a Robin Appears...
Original - image size: 30 x 30cm - acrylic on paper laminated onto cradled board
Print - image size: 27 x 27 cm
Print - image size: 27 x 27 cm
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We rarely get snow in the far south-west of Cornwall, so to see this little robin perched on a snowy branch on the Penrose Estate was a lovely treat. He was very friendly and sat next to us, no doubt hoping for a crumb or two!
In this acrylic painting, I tried to get the sense of distance with the background out of focus. I enjoyed observing and painting the abstract shapes and colours of the bark of the branches which I didn't notice at first glance. The textures and colours of the robin's plumage were built up in multiple layers using several sizes of brushes. |