Did you know that Cardinals mate for life? I always watch these red birds to see if I find the mate...and if I don't see the mate, I wonder what happened. I wonder what in their genetic make-up and tiny little brain creates this bond. I'd like to think it is that they have figurative "heart" and that it was just meant to be this way as a lesson to those who will take notice.
Regardless, there are some beautiful song birds in our backyards, our neighborhoods, even in the cityscape. The colors of an Indigo Bunting. The coolness of a large Blue Jay. The sweet appearance of a Titmouse or Chickadee. The looming power of a Perigrine Falcon. The sleek darkness of an American Crow or the amazing call of the Red Winged Black Bird. Okay, yes...I do love birdwatching and I carry that love into my crafting!
Let's see what a catbird looks like in real life:
So, when I started searching for felt, I knew it HAD to be a similar color (durh) - but did not realize how many grays there were in the felt world until I embarked on this journey!
I landed on a cool gray with a heathered appearance. The felt is very substantial with a nice hand. I then searched for several images of the Catbird to see how broad it's chest is - the "attitude" if you will, of this bird.
So, this is what I came up with and I do love the black thread on the cool gray felt. I love how wide the chest appears and the stern look. Wish I could incorporate the song of this bird from the region I live! As I walk through wooded areas, this bird blends it's call regionally with the call of a Brown Thrasher and creates the most catty "mew" I have ever heard. I hope you will go out to investigate the local birds in your area and if you cannot, do investigate how to pay homage by depicting your favorite birds in your favorite medium...be it felt, watercolor, clay, or in prose.
Here's the latest creation from Frankie Doodle Felty:
Look at nature and be creative! What do you love about birds? What's your favorite bird?
