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Sunday, 7 April 2013

Wilbur the Wagtail


© Sharon Whitley the Rambling Artist
Wilbur the Wagtail

Regular readers of this blog will have read me mention a site called Paint my Photo. We have a monthly challenge there and this month we are painting in memory of one of the much loved photographers who have posted their beautiful photos for artists to paint from since PMP was first created a few years ago.  David Smith aka PixelBloke on PMP sadly died last September and this month members are asked create a piece of artwork using his photos as inspiration as a lasting tribute to him.  The Wagtail painting here is my contribution but I'll probably paint a couple more before the end of the month.  I was drawn to his photo of the Wagtail as I love photographs of common birds that are often overlooked and I just loved the pose of this little cutie!

Some of you may remember that my daughter Sian started a blog a few weeks back - she hasn't been posting to it much but has posted some photos there today that she took at Chester Zoo last week - it would be lovely if you could pop over there and give her a bit of encouragement!

LINK
  Wildlife with Whitley

Thank you for popping by, don't forget to leave a comment so I know you've been and have a wonderful day xx


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11 comments:

  1. Pete Woodruff7 April 2013 at 22:09

    Here's my comment to let you know I've 'popped by' Sharon.

    The Wagtail is brilliant....Of course.

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  2. Lorraine Brown7 April 2013 at 22:30

    Yes love your wagtail, I hope to participate in PMP tribute, time permitting. Popped over to Sians blog, some lovely shots there

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  3. Studio at the Farm8 April 2013 at 04:10

    What a lovely little chap, Sharon!

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  4. Jane8 April 2013 at 06:58

    Really lovely...almost like posing , just waiting to be painted :-)

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  5. Laura8 April 2013 at 09:06

    Love this little pied wagtail Sharon. Hubby and I think these little chaps love the 'urban life' as we only ever seem them wandering around surpermarket car parks around here. Very strange... :-)

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  6. Polly Birchall8 April 2013 at 09:45

    This painting of Wilbur is a lovely tribute to the photographer. I am now off to visit your daughter!

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  7. The Herald8 April 2013 at 10:38

    Super painting of the Pied Wagtail Sharon...[;o)

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  8. Autumn Leaves8 April 2013 at 10:52

    Such a lovely piece, Sharon. I love the midnight blues you've captured in his black feathers.

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  9. Carol Blackburn8 April 2013 at 15:18

    It is lovely Sharon. I hope you have a great week.

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  10. holdingmoments8 April 2013 at 19:21

    Lovely painting Sharon. Really caught the character.

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  11. Unknown8 April 2013 at 20:00

    Delightful tribute and wonderful control of gets. Beautiful.

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