A few years ago a Robin built a nest on a second story windowsill of the gallery I manage. Incredibly the nest was positioned right up against the glass. My crew and I were astonished that a bird would pick such an exposed spot to rear her young. Four beautiful blue eggs were laid and were on view for everyone who came into the gallery. Fearing that the nest would be abandoned I covered the glass with cardboard and left it there for a month. To our great disappointment the window covering wasn't enough to prevent that from happening.. and the baby Robins that we so anticipated were not to be. Through the summer we watched helplessly as the eggs disappeared one by one, but the sturdy little nest stayed perched on the ledge right through a very snowy Maine winter and then into spring, when a Robin, maybe the same one?... returned and lined it neatly with a round piece of plastic. All the edges were tucked sweetly into the bottom of the nest in preparation for the next set of blue eggs, but there were only three this time around. History has a way of repeating itself....This pastel painting is 17.5 x 19.5 and for sale. Please inquire.
3 comments:
This is a wonderful painting full of feeling,color and with a great design element. I love it.
Thank you...You are always so supportive!
An incredible nest, I am amazed that an artist can keep her cool through that intricate piece of weaving. This composition with the bird leaving, flying off, is unique to you, Karen. I have never seen the likes of it!
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