Illustration Friday 'Proverb'

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A bird in the hand is worth two in the bush.

I had so many ideas for this week's word but an excuse to draw three birds? Well I couldn't pass up on that could I? :o)

Comments

Marilyn & Jeff said…
Your drawings are excellent and I love the colours you use.
16 September 2010 at 09:42
Cynthia Schelzig said…
What a wonderful piece you created with this proverb!
16 September 2010 at 10:44
rachel awes said…
you couldn't pass up on that,
anymore than you can pass up
on all the feathery goodness
inside you! (lovely painting!)
16 September 2010 at 11:31
dosankodebbie said…
Mmmm. Lovely colors!
16 September 2010 at 13:08
Kathryn Dyche said…
Perfect, beautifully done.
16 September 2010 at 13:38
Kirsten said…
What a wonderful execution of this proverb! Love your work :)
16 September 2010 at 14:27
Such a Wondrous Place this Faery Space said…
These bird in the hand paintings are soooo peaceful and ring with truth. I adore your art dear friend. It takes me to another world, delightful, colorful, playful and pensive all in one. Blessings dear dear one.
16 September 2010 at 14:51
Foxglove said…
Such A beautiful illustration,( all of your are!!!) I really love visiting your blog to look at your lovely work.

These birds are gorgeous and the emotion in the woman face is beautiful so endearing.

Have a wonderful day with hugs. xx
16 September 2010 at 15:36
Carol said…
The adoration in the eye of the "bird in the hand" is just wonderful.
16 September 2010 at 16:10
Anonymous said…
so very true..looks like the wee bird is loving it too :o)
this is gorgeous Jessie, i love the colours..very soothing.

xx
16 September 2010 at 18:13
Shirley said…
Lovely, lovely work, Jessie!
16 September 2010 at 18:16
spindelmaker said…
If you need an excuse to paint birds, you should use the Norwegian version of the same proverb: It´s better with one bird in the hand, than ten birds on the roof!
:-)
Nice picture!
16 September 2010 at 20:57
Nicola Temple said…
Beautiful. Looks like a bit of a love affair between beauty and bird.
17 September 2010 at 10:32
Alexandra MacVean said…
I just discovered your blog via Annette...gosh...you must be one lovely person, as your blog AND art are lovely and moving, too!!!

:)
18 September 2010 at 22:33
Foxglove said…
Jessie, I would like to pass to you a blog award which was given to me today, when you have some time please visit my blog.

Have a beautiful day. xx
19 September 2010 at 09:12
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