Bird Series - Baby Robin, daily painting original © Carol Nelson Fine Art

This little guy is the last to leave the nest. All his nestmates have taken the plunge and he seems to be getting up his courage to follow them.

Baby robins seem very vulnerable in the first few days out of the nest because you can walk right up to them. A cat would have no difficulty in ending it all.

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NEST, 9098, textured bird nest with eggs © Carol Nelson Fine Art

There is something intimate about peeking into a bird's nest to see a clutch of eggs. It is a sight rarely seen, and it is reassuring, in a way, to see nature's wild creatures going on with their life's business as they have for thousands of years.
I painted this piece on Gessoboard, which is a very smooth surface. To suggest a structure of weeds, grasses and twigs surrounding the eggs, I used heavy body acrylic paints mixed with modeling paste applied with a palette knife. The knife edge gave the thin, grass-like strokes I was looking for.
This painting is sold, but, stay tuned, as I plan on doing a series of eggs in nests.

Last to Leave, 01309, baby robin in nest

This baby robin is thinking of leaving the nest. His siblings have already made the leap. It's remarkable that there are as many robins as there are because the babies are so dumb when they first come out of the nest. They can barely fly and you can walk right up to them. A cat would have no trouble catching one.
This original oil painting is on a cradled panel. For purchase information, see my website.

Baby Hummers, 01209

Is there anyone who doesn't love these little dynamos? The nest is so tiny, there's not much room for these babies.
This original oil is painted on a cradled 4x4 panel with the hardwood sides varnished.
SOLD

Feed Me, 00609, baby birds in nest

You have to know where the nest is to see a scene like this. These baby robins keep the parents very busy.

This 6x6 original oil painting is on gallery wrap canvas with the sides painted. For purchase information, please see my website by clicking here. SOLD