BIRDS

A NEST IN THE WALL: I had sat and watched a devoted blue tit taking food back to a nest within an old church garden wall, its intricate approach as it left the nest looking around. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour pa

A NEST IN THE WALL: I had sat and watched a devoted blue tit taking food back to a nest within an old church garden wall, its intricate approach as it left the nest looking around. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper

SINGING ROBIN; The time when this beautiful robin sat close and sung along softly for me; nature is such a gift in life. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

SINGING ROBIN; The time when this beautiful robin sat close and sung along softly for me; nature is such a gift in life. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

BLUE TIT: Blue Tits appear so vibrant and energetic in colour, moving around so quickly in an elegant way. Inspired by my own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper

BLUE TIT: Blue Tits appear so vibrant and energetic in colour, moving around so quickly in an elegant way. Inspired by my own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper

THE HIDING WREN; Wrens such fascinating birds. They are small, intricate, so manoeuvrable birds with such a comforting high-pitched chirp. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

THE HIDING WREN; Wrens such fascinating birds. They are small, intricate, so manoeuvrable birds with such a comforting high-pitched chirp. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

PERCHED TOGETHER: Birds can be so loyal to one another when they are working as a mother and father for their chicks. The warming and joyful colours of these birds can feel so uplifting and positive to see too. Inspired through my own photos. Fine Li

PERCHED TOGETHER: Birds can be so loyal to one another when they are working as a mother and father for their chicks. The warming and joyful colours of these birds can feel so uplifting and positive to see too. Inspired through my own photos. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

FEMALE STONECHAT; Female Stonechat amongst the warming fields along the river; these small birds were constantly moving so elegantly amongst the overgrown areas, and pretty quickly too making getting a photo in focus a game of patience and trial, but

FEMALE STONECHAT; Female Stonechat amongst the warming fields along the river; these small birds were constantly moving so elegantly amongst the overgrown areas, and pretty quickly too making getting a photo in focus a game of patience and trial, but worth every minute spent out there! Occasions where they would achieve such balance on thin plant stalks. By working from my own photo; I was able to look closely at the fine, beautiful and intricate detail on the bird too. Fine Line pens and Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

THE INVITING ROBIN: Robins can have such a comforting and magical way of coming up close if you sit quietly and still enough. They can make your own presence feel so welcomed, further inviting you to enjoy being in harmony with nature. Inspired by ow

THE INVITING ROBIN: Robins can have such a comforting and magical way of coming up close if you sit quietly and still enough. They can make your own presence feel so welcomed, further inviting you to enjoy being in harmony with nature. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

GRACEFUL ROBIN;I have always felt such a connection with robins since a child. Their softening and polite presence along with such an inviting feeling of non-judgemental company. Inspired through my own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils,

GRACEFUL ROBIN;I have always felt such a connection with robins since a child. Their softening and polite presence along with such an inviting feeling of non-judgemental company. Inspired through my own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper

LONG TAILED TITS; I was captivated by the soft and delicate details of the small Long tailed Tits I had been watching amongst the vibrant green bushes. The way they could move so elegantly and obtain balance on thin branches was so inspiring to watch

LONG TAILED TITS; I was captivated by the soft and delicate details of the small Long tailed Tits I had been watching amongst the vibrant green bushes. The way they could move so elegantly and obtain balance on thin branches was so inspiring to watch. Inspired by my own photos. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper

LOOKING DOWN; I often find myself describing birds as delicately energetic; and its true. This work I wanted to explore ways of using such unpredictable and energetic ways when using Inks to help express the character of this small robin I had been w

LOOKING DOWN; I often find myself describing birds as delicately energetic; and its true. This work I wanted to explore ways of using such unpredictable and energetic ways when using Inks to help express the character of this small robin I had been watching. Inspired by my own photo. Inks on watercolour paper

PERCHED ROBIN; A robin who looked at such comfort and ease sitting close to me. Making me feel warmly welcomed as I sat amongst nature. Inspired by own photo. Inks on A4 watercolour paper.

PERCHED ROBIN; A robin who looked at such comfort and ease sitting close to me. Making me feel warmly welcomed as I sat amongst nature. Inspired by own photo. Inks on A4 watercolour paper.

BLUE TIT IN FLIGHT; Inspired by own vision of Blue Tits in flight and the use of vibrant ink colours to try portraying the warming energy Blue Tits have. Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper

BLUE TIT IN FLIGHT; Inspired by own vision of Blue Tits in flight and the use of vibrant ink colours to try portraying the warming energy Blue Tits have. Inks, Original on A4 watercolour paper

ROBIN; A robin who made me feel so warmly welcomed amongst nature, looking at me with compassion; making my presence feel truly appreciated. Moments like this when amongst nature can have such a magical way of reminding us what a gift life on earth c

ROBIN; A robin who made me feel so warmly welcomed amongst nature, looking at me with compassion; making my presence feel truly appreciated. Moments like this when amongst nature can have such a magical way of reminding us what a gift life on earth can be. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper

ROBIN IN TUNE: A song from a robin can be soft and inviting. Their delicate sounds can be so comforting to listen to; especially when they are doing it with just you around to see and hear it in action. Truly Wonderful. Inspired by own photo. Fine Li

ROBIN IN TUNE: A song from a robin can be soft and inviting. Their delicate sounds can be so comforting to listen to; especially when they are doing it with just you around to see and hear it in action. Truly Wonderful. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line Pen and Inks on A4 watercolour paper.

SINGING ROBIN#2; Not only are robins so friendly and welcoming when you come across them; they are able to put on such a wonderful show with their singing. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper

SINGING ROBIN#2; Not only are robins so friendly and welcoming when you come across them; they are able to put on such a wonderful show with their singing. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

SINGING WREN; Such small birds with a beautiful high pitched singing voice and just to top that off; are able to put on a wonderful performance whilst in tune. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour p

SINGING WREN; Such small birds with a beautiful high pitched singing voice and just to top that off; are able to put on a wonderful performance whilst in tune. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

SONG THRUSH: Birds that have a wonderful repetitive tune to them with such a strong and captivating performance. Seeing their warming browns and elegant patterns on the front reminds me that beauty in nature is not always about bright colourful patte

SONG THRUSH: Birds that have a wonderful repetitive tune to them with such a strong and captivating performance. Seeing their warming browns and elegant patterns on the front reminds me that beauty in nature is not always about bright colourful patterns. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

TREE CREEPER; As I sat by the boggy area with my eyes continuously scanning round to see what I could see…. Suddenly, this small beautiful bird was climbing up and around a decaying tree stump; so fast and continuously moving, almost as if performing

TREE CREEPER; As I sat by the boggy area with my eyes continuously scanning round to see what I could see…. Suddenly, this small beautiful bird was climbing up and around a decaying tree stump; so fast and continuously moving, almost as if performing a climbing dance with the stump. Inspired by own photo. Fine Line pen and watercolour pencils, Original on A4 watercolour paper.

WARMTH OF A ROBIN; A robin’s appearance and behaviour can have such a comforting and inviting character about them when interacting with people. Inspired by my own photo. Inks on A4 watercolour Paper.

WARMTH OF A ROBIN; A robin’s appearance and behaviour can have such a comforting and inviting character about them when interacting with people. Inspired by my own photo. Inks on A4 watercolour Paper.

WREN; Such amazing small birds with great character. They can move so quickly and intricately, even amongst small spaces. Inspired by own photo. Fine line pen on A4 watercolour paper.

WREN; Such amazing small birds with great character. They can move so quickly and intricately, even amongst small spaces. Inspired by own photo. Fine line pen on A4 watercolour paper.

YOUNG ROBIN; A gorgeous young robin still showing feathers, wings and tail that have not yet fully grown yet still perched bravely on a branch to let his welcoming presence known to me. Wonderful to see. Inspired by own photo. Fine line pen on A4 wat

YOUNG ROBIN; A gorgeous young robin still showing feathers, wings and tail that have not yet fully grown yet still perched bravely on a branch to let his welcoming presence known to me. Wonderful to see. Inspired by own photo. Fine line pen on A4 watercolour paper.

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