Winter Sweeties
by Angeles M Pomata
Title
Winter Sweeties
Artist
Angeles M Pomata
Medium
Painting - Oil On Paper - Mixed Media
Description
This painting is based on the original photograph 'Dark-eyed Junco - Snow Bird', by Cindy Treger, whose express consent has been requested to use it as a reference.
The dark-eyed junco (Junco hyemalis) is a species of the juncos, a genus of small grayish American sparrows. Juncos vary across the country (see Regional Differences), but in general, they’re dark gray or brown birds brightened up by a pink bill and white outer feathers. The Dark-eyed Junco Cismontanus (or Cassiar) usually differ from the ordinary Slate-colored: it has a more blackish hood contrasting with the back, and the males are quite darker than the female.
Some know it as the colloquial name, snowbird as it tends to be a backyard bird for many during winter, mainly in the middle latitudes. Over most of the eastern United States, they appear as winter sets in and then retreat northward each spring. Their foraging style is to feed on the ground, largely on seeds in the winter
As a curiosity, "junco" is the Spanish word for "rush". Another curiosity is that, in winter, they typically form flocks and often associate with other species, including chipping sparrows, pine and palm warblers, and bluebirds.
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November 18th, 2021
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Laurie Search
I love this so much and had to revisit it and share it!!! So sweet, adorable, and gorgeous, my dear friend!!!! :)))ft fb
Angeles M Pomata replied:
Huge thanks, my dear Laurie!! So glad you liked this little friend!! I very much appreciate it!! :))
Marian Bell
Love the combination of flowers surrounding this beautiful bird, Angeles! So pretty! LFpin
Angeles M Pomata replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Marian!! I truly appreciate it. :))
Cindy Treger
Angeles, beautiful artwork. I don't have as many of these juncos this year. I saw four robins today, that means spring is on its way. f/l
Angeles M Pomata replied:
These birds are especially cute, if the weather there matches ours, maybe it's too cold for them!! Thank you so much, dear Cindy, hope the Spring will be showing there soon!! :))
Marty Morales
Splendid snowbird work of art and composition, Angeles. Lovely colors and detail. l/f
Angeles M Pomata replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Marty!! I truly appreciate it. :))
Laurie Search
I just LOVE this gorgeous creation, my dearest Angeles!!!! The bird is so precious and beautiful, and the leaves and flowers and colors in the background are just stunning!!!! :)))ft fb
Angeles M Pomata replied:
I'm so glad you like it, my dear friend!! Thank you so much for your gracious comment. I really appreciate it. :))
Marian Bell
LOVE this, Angeles! Beautiful floral background for this adorable little bird! LF
Angeles M Pomata replied:
Thank you so much for your lovely comment, Marian!! I truly appreciate it. :))
Rachel Morrison
A joy to see! Amazing layers of color and textures. It's awesome! Goes so well with the sweet gray Junco! LF Pin
Angeles M Pomata replied:
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, Rachel!! I very much appreciate it. :))
Angela Davies
Back to admire again, LF Happy New Year!
Angeles M Pomata replied:
This is so kind of you, Angela!! Thank you so much!! Happy New Year 2022 to you and yours!! :))
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