Papa Grande
by Marilyn Smith
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$600
Dimensions
25.000 x 19.000 inches
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Title
Papa Grande
Artist
Marilyn Smith
Medium
Drawing - Colored Pencil
Description
These Gambel's Quail are so much fun to watch as they scury around the desert searching for their next meal. I wanted to take on the challenge of creating a large art piece in colored pencil and chose my favorite Arizona birds, the Gambel's quail. It was a challenge indeed! But lots of fun to finally complete and get framed. I chose the name of "Papa Grande" as the largest and most majestic male on the left seemed to be the grand papa as he watches over the other members of his family. The rust colored "hat" outlined in white and topped off with one distinct black feather are the easily recognized features of the male quail. One female in the center of the picture illustrates a much duller plumage as she would be less visible on the nest. They are delightful to watch.
Included in the drawing are prickly pear cactus with yellow flowers and buds on the pads filled with long, sharp spines or thorns. In the background the viewer can find a soft image of the saguaro cactus as well as the indication of cholla cactus behind the rocks and other plants of the desert.
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April 11th, 2010
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Comments (110)
Renee Couture
I know I've looked at your work before but just visited again and love the quail drawing! Excellent job and I learned about this type of quail too. P.S. Where did you live in Wisconsin?
Jennie Marie Schell
Wonderful painting, love the subject and location! L Your Southwest art is excellent!
Marilyn Smith
Thank you to the buyer in Anthem, Arizona for the wonderful canvas print order! Enjoy!
Lois Bryan
A spectacular work of art Marilyn!!!! I am enjoying visiting with each one of these guys ... your art is a happy journey from one corner to the other. You bring back a happy memory of my own of a visit to Arizona several years ago. I was also captivated by these guys ... me trying to snap a pic was probably hilarious to any onlookers as these guys, as you say, are so fast!! Not only that, but they continually hopped from bright sunlight to deepest shadow. As soon as I had my camera set for one lighting config, off they'd go into the exact opposite!!!! So cute ... but so quick!!!!! Love your art ... always a great joy to re visit with you!!!! l/f t and p
Marilyn Smith replied:
Lois, thank you for the lovely comments. I am so glad you enjoy these guys from your Arizona visit too!