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Robin in Snowdrops
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Medium: Pastels
Artwork Size: 360cm (w) x 300cm (h)
Uploaded on: Saturday 17th Dec, 2022
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Medium: Pastels
Artwork Size: 360cm (w) x 300cm (h)
Uploaded on: Saturday 17th Dec, 2022
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Robins are one of the best-loved garden birds in Britain, though they also reside in woodland. The Snowdrop, also known as the 'snow piercer', is one of my favourite flowers.
To see large clusters of snowdrops nestled at the base of a tree or scattered throughout woodland is a pretty and welcome wintry sight. Snowdrops are also a reminder that Spring is on its way and they brighten up the greyest winter's day.
As an early flower, the snowdrop also provides a welcome source of food for many insects which in turn pollinate the flowers. These delicate little white flowers were once collected by village maidens to be worn as a symbol of purity.
In my pastel painting, I have portrayed a robin perched on top of a snow-covered log amongst snowdrops.
