Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Three Muses Challenge - Birds of a Feather




Our backyard is like a three-ring circus most days. There are times that I look out there and there are "packs" of sparrows, grackles, mourning doves, blue jays, a nuthatch or two. They sweep in and out stopping briefly to feed or rest. However, if a crow makes an appearance, rest assured there isn't another bird in sight. Those fellows are imposing, self-assured yet very beautiful in their own way. These journal pages were created for a round robin that I'm participating in with the obvious theme for this book of "Ravens and Crows". They are my entry for the Three Muses challenge this week.


23 comments:

Diane said...

Oh, I wish I could see any bird right now in my backyard--just one. I love your crows--the way you express them as strong and beautiful birds!

Sandy said...

Oh wow this is incredible.
Fantastic design of the page. Great colors.

Anne S. said...

Lovely work Heather!

Patti G. said...

Heather, I have been checking in on your beautiful art, just not leaving comments each time......love your piece and all the fun shapes......as always cirlces are a favorite to me and this bird themed page is fun and wonderful! Great artwork Heather....always!
Hugs,Patti

LivArtNow said...

LOVE your collage Heather, fantastic page :) The birds are fab, and the background is wonderful!! love your layout!!

Linda

Ozstuff said...

A wonderful collage of crows! I love the young birds nesting in a soft bed of shredded paper and a sea of colour. So beautiful. There is no shortage of crows in my part of the world and there is no ignoring them because they are so raucous but they are magnificent, shiny creatures and I TRY to love them, even at 4.30 on a summer's morning.

Hearts Turned said...

Beautiful collages, as always, Heather! You have such an eye for putting things together! Hope your day is lovely!

Terri Kahrs said...

AWESome page, Heather! Hugs, Terri

http://truutske.blogspot.com said...

Stunning nice artwork.Love the image, Heather.

Lori Saul said...

Wonderful pages Heather- you have really captured the spirit of these very smart and lively birds!

indybev said...

I love your crow pages, Heather. If you want to study them in depth, come to my city now. The pundits of the city have tried everything to get rid of the thousands who visit downtown every year for a couple of months. People are being asked to walk carefully on the downtown streets, and preferably to carry an umbrella.....YUCK! Much as I love them, too many are more than enough!!!

Thespa McLaughlin said...

We've got bright red cardinals against snow in our yard right now, well when the cat isn't out, LOL. Beautiful artwork, I'm pretty fascinated by birds in mixed media right now myself. Have a happy day!

Astrid Maclean said...

Great collage, lovely!

Lucy - By the Hill said...

Very creative! Love your work!

Silvia(Barnie) said...

Love your crows, wonderful work.

Jayne said...

Wonderful piece!!

Hanna said...

wonderful pages

Marina Huisman said...

Amazing work Heather, I love your crow theme.

Elizabeth Golden said...

Well I love your crows Heather! Simply gorgeous!

Dianne said...

Love the backgrounds and the use of stencils. Very nice collages!

Catherine said...

Heather, these are wonderful! It sounds just like our front yard.... those crows sure do rule the roost, don't they? The rook playing card is so hilarious - what an image! Love the words you've chosen, all of the images, and the way you have layered all of these with beautiful color. Very pretty and inspiring!!!

Killara girl said...

two very exotic collages...your work is fantastic!

Amy said...

awwww, cute baby raven's all in a nest...love it Heather