It’s #DrawABirdDay with my blogging friends (officially April 8th, but we like to do it on the 8th of EVERY month), so I decided to give a go at a beautiful photo I saw of a song sparrow on Instagram taken by Lisa Snow in Vancouver, British Columbia.
I love the sparrows that come to our back deck feeders – especially in the winter when the snow is falling.
Thanks for your ongoing inspiration Laura @ CreateArtEveryday! This sparrow is in honor of you and your generosity and support. (She is the one who did the sweet painting of Charlie and surprised me for my birthday!)
Enjoy all that nature has to offer today and everyday, and maybe go ahead and create some art from it!
Cheers & Hugs,
Jodi
PS This month’s #DrawABirdDay is hosted by our friends Kerfe and Nina @ MethodtwoMadness. A sweet, artistic blog of two friends. Thanks Ladies!
the creative life in between 
What a great face! I love the ways sparrows make themselves large to keep warm. (K)
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Thanks Kerfe! I love how they do that too! 🙂
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Great job! Sparrows don’t always get the attention that they should get since they may not be as colorful to look at, but they are important to!This sparrow is letting you know that being all puffed up 🙂
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True C! I just adore them – they are so sweet! Happy Friday!
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Love how you captured him all poofed up!
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I love when they do that 🙂 Thanks Kathy!
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Awwww so sweet! I love the bit of snow on his head also! Sparrows are challenging subjects with all of their markings. Way to go, Jodi! You are rocking this watercolor thing, girl! I’m very glad to have inspired you. I still remember that long ago convo with Jill where your birdiness decided to fly. Very cool. She inspires me still! And so do you. Thanks for the mention and fly high, my friend!
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Jill inspires me every day too! What a creative genius she is! Awh! Back to the bird year 🙂 Sweet memories ❤
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You two are so tweet! 💖💕
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That is great, Jodi. Those eyes and face!
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Awh! 🙂 Thanks Kirk!
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What fun Jodi, the sparrow is wonderful. I like the texture technique you used on the feathers. Happy draw a bird day!
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Awh! Thanks Sharon! Yes – let’s call it a “technique” LOL! 🙂
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Haha, and I will!
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I swear that bird is giving me THE LOOK that says, “buddy, you’ve been neglecting my feeder.”
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that’s what my hubby said too! 🙂
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The guilt reflex is instinctual to most men.
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haha! Well……. I should clarify – he said the bird was looking at ME to feed it! LOL! I am usually the feeder around here.
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I guess I was projecting. 🙂
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Oh, the attitude of that pretty bird! Song Sparrows are some of my favorites…their song always make me think spring! Great job!
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This is awesome!! I love that’s we’re face-to-face with this guy!! Such a wonderful face too! ❤️😃
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he’s saying “Are YOU looking at ME!” (aka Deniro) 🙂
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Haha!! When I visit, I want to actually hear this De Niro impression in person! 😉👍🏻
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You got it buddy!
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What a cute sparrow! You’ve done a wonderful job! Gosh, you’re just getting better and better!
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LOL! Sometimes I get lucky – many times – it doesn’t turn out! Just having fun splashing! Thanks PJ!
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That’s great Jodi! Your splashing is making wonderful results so keep splashing!! 🙂
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Beautiful :-). I love how intense birds look when they look right at you! Your color variations are lovely – the browns and greys and hints of beige. I’m curious – how did you make the little white lines over the brown feathers? They look great.
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Awh! Thanks Myrian! I actually used a white gel pen 🙂
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Good to know! Thanks :-). I may try one some day…
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Oh My goodness, this is so pretty. How I wish I could draw pictures like this!
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Love your sparrow’s expression makes me smile! 😄 And I love how you framed your bird with the branches. 🌟🎨💕 Look at you go girl with the watercolors! YAHOOOOO!!! 😄🌟👍🎉
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Awh – thanks Jilly the ultimate bird artist! 🙂
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I’m not so sure about that one! 😉
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This is really cute! I love the blue in there, it´s really nice with the brown tones and makes it special!
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Thanks Ann 🙂
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Jodi! what beautiful bird feathers! the colours, and tones and textures are lovely! great contrast with the soft soft background too 🙂
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Thanks Debi! I kinda like this one It just evolved and happened. Got lucky. ☺️
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luck combined with your…. wisdom to stop when you were ahead lol
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The hardest part is knowing when to stop!!!
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Fantastic painting, love the straight on look, such intensity and personality! Beautifully done. Thank you for sharing.
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Thanks so much Haunani !
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OMG Jodi, I love it! He’s like, “so what are you lookin’ at?” So cute!!
Jenna
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Lol. Thanks Jenna! He does have some personality eh?!
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I think I recognize him from MY back yard! Great sketch/painting! He’s gorgeous, Jodi.
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😊
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I love this! So talented 🙂 x
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Oh Caro! How Sweet!! Thanks for making my day! 🙂
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I know I keep saying this, but you are SO talented! i LOVE this!
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Awh! Thanks Laurie! So nice to hear from you! 🙂
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