Monday, August 16, 2010

Snakes Again



Earlier this summer my nesting box was visited by a large snake. 
The poor little wrens were so agitated and distraught. 
They were no match for such a foe.
We tried to help them but it was too late.
The incident inspired the painting.
Click on the image to see it larger.

13 comments:

  1. RosaMaríaAugust 16, 2010 at 8:49 AM

    wow! that is spectacular! beautiful paint!

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  2. Sonia / COZY MEMORIESAugust 16, 2010 at 9:09 AM

    oh no, sad story, poor wrens
    but you made the most of it, this painting is breathtaking !

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  3. blue china studio happyAugust 16, 2010 at 10:08 AM

    I really like the composition of this. Beautiful.

    So sorry to hear about the little wrens though.

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  4. holly aka gollyAugust 16, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Thank you all so very much! I hope the wrens will come back again next year. they are so sweet. So chirpy.

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  5. hannahAugust 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    it's beautiful...

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  6. holly aka gollyAugust 17, 2010 at 3:42 PM

    thanks hannah!

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  7. ElizabethAugust 17, 2010 at 5:46 PM

    I'm not a huge fan of snakes particularly but you have made this one so lovely!Even if it's intent wrapped around those eggs may be questionable you have captured the essence of "snake" in such a delicate manner. You are a daily inspiration! Thank you for being such a generous artist!

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  8. holly aka gollyAugust 17, 2010 at 6:43 PM

    Thank you, Elizabeth, for your kind note!

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  9. monkeysalwayslookAugust 20, 2010 at 12:01 AM

    This is favorite! Snakes are a big part of my life since my husband is a herpetologist and I love this one!

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  10. holly aka gollyAugust 20, 2010 at 5:45 AM

    Thank you Allison! Boy, you both have amazing jobs!

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  11. Amy PriorAugust 21, 2010 at 9:21 PM

    love the spots, shapes and colours

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  12. Gloria Freshley Art and DesignAugust 31, 2010 at 11:23 PM

    A truly beautiful painting, Holly!!

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  13. OliviaMarch 4, 2013 at 3:44 PM

    I really liked your first pair of snakes, but I absolutely love this one!

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