Decorah Eagle Family
by Marilyn Smith
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24.000 x 18.000 inches
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Title
Decorah Eagle Family
Artist
Marilyn Smith
Medium
Drawing - Colored Pencil
Description
After watching the famous Decorah, IA bald eagle's webcam on the internet during their entire nesting process and the hatching of three chicks, I decided I had to do a colored pencil drawing of the entire family. Their nests are usually high in a tree above a water source for the fish that they prefer in their diet. I wanted to include their food items in the drawing, a rabbit and a fish, but tried to keep them subtle. This pair of eagles return to the same nest year after year but always remodel and add new branches and twigs for the upcoming season. Their nests are generally 5 or 6 feet in diameter and can weigh as much as a ton. Males and females look similar with their distinct white heads, however the female is usually slightly larger. The juveniles do not get their adult plumage for several years.
Chosen July, 2022 as the logo for the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group.
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April 10th, 2011
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Comments (95)
Petra Koehler Rose
Is it your hands that are magical or is it the pencils you paint with? You did a great job with the picture. It's another masterpiece of your art.
Marilyn Smith
I am so honored to have my Eagle Family drawing chosen as the new logo for the Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group!! A huge thank to Randy Rosenberger, the group administrator, for this honor and support.
Jacek Dudzinski
Excellent work! I love it! What an inspiration. Your feedback of my artwork would be precious!
Gary F Richards
Awesome bird composition, lighting, shading, and artwork! F/L voted for this piece in the contest BIRDS OF PREY
Marilyn Smith
So pleased that someone in Mahtomedi, MN liked my eagle family and made a purchase today. Thank you!
Geoff Crego
Marilyn, your pencil drawings are stunning; superb colors, balance and detail; lovely artwork. l/v
Doug Kreuger
Wow…… Your colored pencil work is phenomenal, Marilyn! I love the way you intermix all of the colors! Your drawing ability is equally amazing! L&F
Marilyn Smith replied:
Doug, your wonderful comments and votes are so appreciated! Thank you so much.
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