I just love when I learn something new...today I learned a few things about robins but the most interesting to me was the story of the Christmas robin and how she got her red breast....that to me was most precious of all...you're just a treasure trove of information aren't you? Loved watching you paint this stunning wreath and the robin for the 7th in this collection~loving all of them~Happy New Year Cheryl~Hugs from Hollywood!
Well, I guess I'm going to have to admit nerd-status. I used to read encyclopedias as a kid, and now I google for info before I post. And about that legend, hmm, I've had 3 people from England -- all around our age -- tell me they never heard it. Why do great legends have to die? Espesh such good ones?! And thanks, dear Hollywood! Wishing you a fabulous Year of the Black Water Tiger! And don't worry about trying to figure that one out! I have a whole month before Lunar New Year's to make a video and explain that legend ... that isn't dying! 🤣😄👍
I didn’t know there were different cousins but this is simply because I am not a bird spotter. Kind of love being educated about them though. I love a good orange in my Xmas cards - feels warm and cosy!
Not "simply because". I didn't know about the European robin and many people are having the same reaction. And virtually no one knows the Christmas legend .... hmmmm. BUT, now a few do and thanks so much for your art hug! Nice expression "warm and cosy" ... now that makes me happy! 🤗😊😄
I really love your Robin card and the wreath is purely beautiful - the border around the edge gives the card context and a touch of class - all the best for 2022 ✨🎉✨🥂✨🎊✨
Many thanks, Spectrum, and you're one of my top supporters! I really appreciate all your wonderful comments through the year and wish you an awesome 2022 as well! 🤩🤗🤩
Yeah, and until this year I never heard of the European robin, but when I go online to download a picture there are hardly any copyright free American robins but absolutely tons of European robins! Wow, I learned a lot researching this video! Appreciate your comment! 🤩
They are beautiful. We don't have them. We do have the most beautiful small fly catchers. I love it. Beautiful story about the Robin warming the stable. ❤ the orange in there
Such a lovely robin and wreath. So that's how you start painting, by wetting the paper to create a softer wet-in-wet look. Good to know some robin facts, how the American and European Robins are similar yet different all along while you paint. It's fun to watch you paint as you do your details layer by layer. Looking forward for more content. Cheers!
And the inside secrets of the soft background in watercolor! I paint more wet in wet than most watercolorists, but the effect is so magical so won't stop 😄And if you do a lot of wet in wet painting, you'll need to get the better paper as a lot of papers just won't hold up. Thoughtful statement, my artist friend 🥰
Thank you, dear Erica! I think of all 7 so far, this is my favorite! Was fun learning about the robins too! Attaching a warm smile and big thoughts for the last year of 2021! I hope it's fabulously special 🤩🥰🤗
So beautiful... Loved the Robin's cute face... And you have beautifully explained the differences of those Robin's ... And Indian Robin is a completely different one... Lovely color combination...
How very fascinating! So before I answered you, I looked up the family of the Indian robin (and discovered a number more robins I didn't know about in North American alone!) Anyway, the Indian robin is in the same Old world flycatcher family along with the European robin, but I have to say, its slimmer lines remind me a bit of the American robin. Wow, the learning I have done today! 😄
You and me both, and so what I learned, I shared. Warm thanks, dear friend, for such a supportive comment! I always support you back. Your content is excellent 🥰🥰
Very nice comments, Mr Kim, and the sweet chirping you hear can only be the European robin as the American robin isn't quite as melodious! Oh yes, 5 more! And 2 more days for this year! Make your final wishes and then embrace Year of the Black Tiger 🤩
Yes both Robins are sure very delightful and pleasant in their own ways, nice my sweet Cheryl to listen too you talk about these lovely feathered friends. Such a lovely and sweet little Robin you have presented here my TerraCotta friend. Another lovely art share. Nature Art Hug. Enjoyed once again Irene. 🥰❤🖌
Thank you so much, Irene, for really listening and commenting from the heart! I actually didn't know any of this information but I wanted to share something unique so we delighted to find a couple of websites that had really great info! My pleasure to share and so appreciate such wonderful comments! Attaching a warm smile and sweet thoughts 🤗🤗
Such a beautiful message and love the story of the Robin at Christmas, I hadn’t heard of it before so you learn something new each day…. Thanks Cheryl🥰🥰🥰
LOL, I learned it after I painted the European robin ... found the story when trying to find a little history on the diff between the two robins. Yup, info is just waiting to be discovered!!! 🥰
LOL, Christmas is past, so not so timely, but that's OK. Next year I'll have a whole set! and yes, I didn't know the difference in robins before! So fun to learn! 🤩
Such a cute and beautiful Christmas wreath!😍 I like the robin and your explanation about the differences between two robins. Thanks for your sharing!! Happy new year 🎉
A very warm thank you for such wonderful comments! I learned so much when doing the research and it's so much fun to share content as well as colors. One more day for 2021, and hope its magnificent 🤩🤗🥰
Big hug, Annie! And don't you have a live every Wednesday? I keep thinking you'll show -- the one time when I have time - but think you're on the Christmas to NY holiday. Maybe next week ... gotta enjoy my vacay! Art hug, and btw, I didn't know any of this stuff yesterday. So fun to learn about animals 😄🤗🥰
Good to know! There will be other Wednesdays and best of skill, not luck, for your live show! Will hear about it on your next live 🤗🤗🤗And Happy New Year! 🥰
Dear friend Cheryl ^^ The dried fruit wreath makes me feel so happy! The emotion underlying your painting is beautiful! Your paintings make you realize why beautiful things are precious! You are a kind art teacher and a great painter! The animals in your Christmas series have the power to bring people back to their childhood! ^^ Happy New Year! 😁👍
My wonderful friend, Ajae! Thank you for such warm comments on the robin and the painting style! Really love how the colors harmonize and the litter bird sings in the middle, but super happy with the learning about nature that took place. I'm realizing my channel is becoming somewhat of a nature journey, not just in pigment, but also in nature info ... and loving this change. Warm thoughts to you, and wishing you a wonderful end to 2021 and a magnificent beginning to 2022! 🤩🥰
Hello Cheryl, I love the European robin. We do have several in the garden coming to the bird feeder although they are getting more rare than they were when I was little. The Christmas legend you told was completely new to me. I never heard that it was this tiny bird that kept the fire in the stable burning and it must have been a Christmas miracle that his tiny wings and stature allowed him to keep everybody warm, a big salute for this lovely fellow! Loved that you put cinnamon sticks and orange slices on your wreath and made everything in such perfect color harmony to the robin! Your card collection is growing and I am completely charmed. Sending a big Old Year/New Year hug and wishing you the best start ever into 2022, Erika
Hi dear Erica! You're actually the third person from UK to say they've never heard the story, and of course the American group hasn't because our robin migrates and we'd never associate it with Christmas. Hmm, maybe the legend is dying, but it is sure fun to glean great info about a particular animal and share it. This is my favorite in the collection so far -- hope I'm allowed to have a favorite in my own collection, lol -- and only 5 more, but the painting is going faster now that I have free time. One more day for 2021 and hope the last day is a special one, and whee for the promise of another year and fresh opportunities! NY hug to you! 🤗🥰Cheryl
LOL, you and me both are learning here ... but that Christmas legend can't possibly apply to the American robin ... unless you live in Texas where they migrate to for the winter 😋
Such a beautiful and detailed work. It looks fascinating to watch on how you do this artwork. Thank you lots! Sending you my best wishes, have a healthy and a prosperous New Year!
Oh yes, I am! The same for you! I'll be putting the tutorials in Patreon and the artwork as cards for sale in Fine Art America. Do you use that site as well?
Very big warm thanks, Art of Life! And an inside secret, this one and the penguin were the easiest to paint, so your comment really makes me even happier! Wishing you an amazing New Year, my friend 🤩🤗🥰
So beautiful wreath Cheryl! love the dried fruit ornaments but that robin is just so adorable! 🤩😍☺ love how all your cards have balanced colors and go well together! amazing work! 🤩🤩 big big hug! 🤗💖
Many thanks, Mary, and I didn't really mean to use a limited palette throughout but I think so far I've used only 9-10 colors and so for those taking the tutorials, they won't have to spend a ton on getting "the right" paint colors. And they'll look so color harmonious too in a card box next Christmas. I think your channel too has a small color palette, which is great and makes you better known as an artist! Giant art hug, dear friend 🤩🤗🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta I agree that limited color palette at the end gives more harmonius paintings :) That card box is going to be gorgeous! Big hug and have the best New Year Cheryl! 🥰🤗☺
LOL, it's ok if you have no words. Just pull out your paintbrush and paint your feelings 🤣Actually I'm really happy how this one turned out ... it's my favorite (Am I allowed to have a favorite in my own series?!?! LOL) 🤩🤗 One more day till New Years! I hope your last day of 2021 is MAGNIFICENT! 🥰
Many thanks for such warm remarks, Dear SoSoHan! I'm loving making these Christmas cards and now waiting for your next upload! Have a wonderful New Year! 🤩🤗
Congratulations for this Robin art card . Very lovely card . And the European robin is much more cute .Like the little story .Best greetings , Robert .
Agreed! The European robin is so much like the very adorable chickadee! Many thanks for such great comments, and wishing you a great New Year, Robert 🤗🤗🤗
Hi Cheryl, love your painting and your Robin story! This Robin story was unknown to me! In the Netherlands this story is told: One day, some 2,000 years ago, a brown bird saw from her tree branch that Jesus, weighed down by a heavy cross, was being pulled through the streets of Jerusalem. A crown of thorns poked at his bloodied head. The little brown bird took pity and flew down. To ease the pain, she pulled a thorn out of his head. From that thorn hung a drop of blood and it fell on her chest. That red color never came off again. Because one little brown bird tried to ease Jesus' pain, all the brown birds, the females and the males, received a red breast as a thank you from God from that day on. They are so happy with their beautiful red breast that they always stick it out proudly as if to say, "Look how beautiful I am!" Because of the striking color of the breast, people have come to call this bird "robin. Love your Christmas cards and your stories I wish you a Happy New Year, big hug Rikie (-:
Thank you, dear Rikie! I hadn't heard the first robin story and never heard the Netherland version, but wow do I love the sense of self-sacrifice in both! BTW, I saved the story in case I create another robin painting. I'll have different content and such touching content too! I also looked up "porpoise bird" to see if I could get a reference to the robin but only the dolphin's cousin appeared. Perhaps it's the French variation of robin. Warm thoughts for you and huge cyber hug! I don't know if you're into Chinese zodiac, but wishing you a great Year of the Black Water Tiger 🤩🤗🥰 I'll share a story on that one too ... but first I have to learn it 🤣👍❣️
I have four small lamps in the corners of the table because the overhead puts a huge glare on the work. The lighting is something I really battle with so really appreciate your comment! And this was a really easy paint -- so many loose strokes 🤩🤗👍🥰
Another wonderful work. Your Wreath is so unique and creative, and the robin is absolutely adorable. Looking forward to the next one. Wishing you a very happy and prosperous new year dear friend.
Very beautiful Christmas card. I love the Robin, it's my favorite bird. It's Michigan's state bird and I used to go to Michigan to work each year as a kid. Happy New Year!!
Yup, it's my state bird, and btw, I'll be returning to the states and beautiful MI in March. 30 years overseas and it's time to be an American again. I might have told you, but if not, it's going to be ... life-changing 😋And happy New Year, Dora! Let's see what 2022 has in store for us!! 🤩🤗🥰
The robin is adorable, I like the way you put layers on top of layers to create the richness of colors and ornaments. You have a very detailed eye which make your painting unique. Wish you a great year ahead with many joy and lucks.
Many thanks, Cala, and to let you in on a secret, this painting and the penguin were by far my easiest to paint. Appreciate your great comments! And just enjoyed your Christmas tree, and see that we have similar ways of painting!!! When I saw your painting style, I could guess your steps. It was almost like we were holding the same brush ... kind of surreal 😄Art hug to you, friend 🤗🤗🤗
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta Haha, i share with you my secret also. The Christmas tree is my second attempt with watercolor. My first time was 19 years ago when i still was in school. I have seen yours and some other youtubers' watercolor drawing and i felt inspired with this material so I want to try again with it. I had to watched your clips and others a few time to guess the steps and understand the techniques. I failed three times with the blue background and finally i understand the wet on wet technique. In general i enjoy using watercolor. I think I will learn more and try to paint one for my traditional dishes for this coming Lunar New Year. Great to know you, i like your paintings and the soothing feelings your clips brought to me. Hug!
@@cala-arts1189 LOL! You're very good! And another secret, I did exactly as you did. I watched a professional painter over and over to understand how to do my Swan at Dawn. And the one I shared was my second attempt. Yep!!! That is how we learn!!! That's an inspiring secret ... you should share it more 🤗
👍 #31 Hi Cheryl, before I forget, The European Robin was voted the UK number 1 favorite Bird. ◕‿◕ I enjoyed the wreath coming together with each added color and detail. I had a pet disabled rescue Robin for almost a year before 'Sid' passed away earlier this year. It was nice seeing your Robin come together too and the artistic license on the 'red' breast. Thank you as always my dear friend. 👍◕‿◕
Hi Jane, Have to say I learned tons on this upload. My UK friend and I were talking about robins and trying to clear up my cultural confusion why the robin was so popular in the winter when "clearly" they just weren't around. Well, you know the rest of the story now, and One-minute Birding told me about the Indian robin (which is in the same nightingale family as your European bird). Wow, so fun to learn! I didn't realize, but you seem to have a menagerie of animals inside your home as well as those you scope out for documenting. And lol, on the artistic license. I didn't want to add yet another color to this palette but was really surprised at how dark the burnt orange became when it dried. Still, I'm happy with the results, and a big thank you for such wonderful comments! One more day for 2021. I hope it's a memorable and magnificent day, my wonderful friend 🤩🤗
So sorry that somehow I missed this video earlier. So glad to catch it today. Always love your video, because I can learn not only painting skills, but also knowledge about the bird. You are truly amazing artist and teacher! Love the design! Love the lively and lovely bird! Fully enjoyed with such a joy! Happy new year, my dear friend ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
No worries, Bright, and apologies also for responding so late. I needed some time away from YT. Big thanks on such wonderful comments on the art and me as an educator. Those words really mean a lot as both are big values in my life 🤗So many thanks, Bright, and wishing you an even more productive year than 2021! Happy Year of the Black Water Tiger to you! 🤩🤗🥰
Hi Cheryl - so we LOVE robins, I was amazed at the information about the Robin. I am a huge bird watcher and forwarded this video to my mom, we have several feeders for birds and squirrels in both of our yards. I want to see the European robin, such an amazing story. Yes, we love our Robin because that means spring has sprung. - Love this xxoo
Ah, you're a bird watcher too! My mom has feeders and suet blocks outside her kitchen window and wow do we have the activity! I never saw a European robin either but since we probably both love chickadees, they're on the same plane of ADORABLE! Hugs to you! Had a nice 2 day vacay away from YT, and it was wonderful 🤗
@@LoriHoustonArt Actually was finally at the hospital getting checked out yesterday. Seems I'm having some not so nice reaction to the vaccination from several months ago and the young doctor won't consider the holy vax as causing my problems. And yeppers, was happy for the break 🤩
Really big smile! Hahaha, love the "pro" compliment. I'm self-taught or rather self-teaching and loving the art journey! And oh yes, wishing you a fabulous New Year too!!! 🤩🤗
Your wreath creation is so beautiful, Cheryl. I always get inspired by the artwork and in watching the entire process. I love the details of the dried fruit on the wreath, looks so lovely and the Robin looks so adorable. Thanks for sharing this beautiful Christmas card, my dear friend. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🥰🎶
LOL, and I get so inspired by your gorgeous work! I was just looking at your channel thumbnails and amazed that I didn't know of you and your art sooner! May we both upload regularly in 2022 ... then we'll get better known! Warm thoughts for the New Year, dear Nayda 🤩🤗🥰
I love the warm colors, and your Christmas card must be adorable! And I just learned that the European robin was voted as the favorite bird in UK. So we paint greatness, LOL! 😄
Beautiful work.. It's a two in one entertainment for me😀😀...one thing enjoyed watching you paint and can learn something. secondly it's interesting to hear your story about American and European robin😀😀😀
I had so much fun learning about the wildlife and sharing what I learned, and really appreciate you commenting on the educational factor AND the painting! 🤗Have a super day, DD! 🤗
European robin is cutter than American robin for Christmas.😍😍 Your Christmas wreath with dried slices of oranges is beautiful and unique! Also, thanks for the explanations of the robins!
Totally agree! The American robin lacks fluff and cute roundness to be an adorable bird sweetheart! When I started painting this, I had no idea all this history ... so much fun to learn!!!! 🤗🤗
Awww I really love the Robin to is just sooo cute ! I have no words to describe it! You have really painted the wreath and the robin really well! 😍😍😍I am in love with your artwork ! Stay safe and have a good day
Hope you had a lovely Christmas Cheryl. Watched your latest two cards earlier this evening. The robin is absolutely gorgeous and this plump little European robin is, of course, the one that I am familiar with. I have them visit my garden frequently, often found in the undergrowth. They are friendly, almost tame birds too, and you have captured their little character here perfectly. Beautiful colourful series of cards. Well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏🧑🎨🎨💜😊 I was not familiar with the legend, so thank you for sharing that 💜🙏
So many people have said they've never heard the legend, Europeans and Brits in our age category, so I'm surprised. Americans just wouldn't know as our robin isn't even around in winter so we'd probably pooh-pooh the story. But I didn't know the European robin was so friendly. They sound much like the chickadee and sparrow -- around, friendly, cheerful and willing enough to eat from the outstretched hand in winter. Would love to see one ... some day! Thank you for such warm comments on all of my paintings. You are such a wonderful artist and a great friend! I hope your last day of 2021 is magnificent!!! Warm art hug 🤩🤗🥰
Looking forward to your new creations this year Cheryl. Your work and videos are a joy to watch. They are all wonderful but one of my absolute favourite was the little cute kitty. ( well you know me and cats). Your art is so free and rich and I look forward to seeing where your journey takes you in 2022. 🎨🧑🎨😊💜🥳
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I just love when I learn something new...today I learned a few things about robins but the most interesting to me was the story of the Christmas robin and how she got her red breast....that to me was most precious of all...you're just a treasure trove of information aren't you? Loved watching you paint this stunning wreath and the robin for the 7th in this collection~loving all of them~Happy New Year Cheryl~Hugs from Hollywood!
Well, I guess I'm going to have to admit nerd-status. I used to read encyclopedias as a kid, and now I google for info before I post. And about that legend, hmm, I've had 3 people from England -- all around our age -- tell me they never heard it. Why do great legends have to die? Espesh such good ones?! And thanks, dear Hollywood! Wishing you a fabulous Year of the Black Water Tiger! And don't worry about trying to figure that one out! I have a whole month before Lunar New Year's to make a video and explain that legend ... that isn't dying! 🤣😄👍
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta Lunar New Year I know...and I'm a horse of course...how about that!
@@ItsArtByDonna I'm a goat ... baaaaaa + d!
Thanks so much for sharing such brilliant artwork, have a safe and wonderful day.
My pleasure to share and thank you so much!!! 🤩
Fantastic 👍👍💯💯💯
Many many thanks 🤩
Wonderful art work my friend 👍👍👍
Thank you so much 😀
I didn’t know there were different cousins but this is simply because I am not a bird spotter. Kind of love being educated about them though. I love a good orange in my Xmas cards - feels warm and cosy!
Not "simply because". I didn't know about the European robin and many people are having the same reaction. And virtually no one knows the Christmas legend .... hmmmm. BUT, now a few do and thanks so much for your art hug! Nice expression "warm and cosy" ... now that makes me happy! 🤗😊😄
Wow stay connected
Wow, thank you for appreciating!
Wow! Very beautiful Christmas card 👌 fantastic water color bird painting 👍 big like ❤️
Thank you so much 😀Surprisingly, this was one of the easiest in the series to paint! Happy creating to you too 🤩
I really love your Robin card and the wreath is purely beautiful - the border around the edge gives the card context and a touch of class - all the best for 2022 ✨🎉✨🥂✨🎊✨
Many thanks, Spectrum, and you're one of my top supporters! I really appreciate all your wonderful comments through the year and wish you an awesome 2022 as well! 🤩🤗🤩
Wow your creation looks amazing happy new year
Looks amazing?! I hope it is amazing! Thanks and have a happy New Year 🤩
Amazing work ,thanks for sharing 👏💯🌟
Happy New Year!🎆
Many many thanks! 🤩Happy new year! 🤩
This is fantastic!! Really enjoy watching... Thumbs up! 😍😍😍
Thank you so much, Scar! Appreciation! 🤗
Absolutely stunning and gorgeous unique creation and stunning end results! Enjoyed watching you paint!
Thank you so much, Anjali! Wishing you a great Year of the Tiger!!! 🤩
Beautiful painting 🖼 like always
Interesting information between
Two Beautiful birds 🐦 Thanks
Yeah, and until this year I never heard of the European robin, but when I go online to download a picture there are hardly any copyright free American robins but absolutely tons of European robins! Wow, I learned a lot researching this video! Appreciate your comment! 🤩
Enjoy seeing the best of beautiful art.
Thank you so much 😀
They are beautiful. We don't have them. We do have the most beautiful small fly catchers. I love it. Beautiful story about the Robin warming the stable. ❤ the orange in there
Well, then you have their cousins, and the birds in the flycatcher family have a gracefulness about them! Art hug, dear Ann 🤗
Such a lovely robin and wreath. So that's how you start painting, by wetting the paper to create a softer wet-in-wet look. Good to know some robin facts, how the American and European Robins are similar yet different all along while you paint. It's fun to watch you paint as you do your details layer by layer. Looking forward for more content. Cheers!
And the inside secrets of the soft background in watercolor! I paint more wet in wet than most watercolorists, but the effect is so magical so won't stop 😄And if you do a lot of wet in wet painting, you'll need to get the better paper as a lot of papers just won't hold up. Thoughtful statement, my artist friend 🥰
Loved this beautiful painting. Looks like the bird is sitting in a wreath. Nicely done, dear
Yes, it is sitting in the wreath! And singing too 🤩
I enjoyed your tutorials of Christmas cards, they are all beautiful and very creative! This was a beautiful tutorial, very cute!✨
Thank you so much, Gifted 18! 🤩🤩
amazing watercolor painting
nice sharing
Thank you so much 😀
아트의 세계로 빠져봅니다
아름다운 그림 많이 보여 주셔서 21년도 행복했어요 ^ ^
Many thanks and wishing you a great end to this year and a really awesome Year of the Black Tiger 🤩
Wonderful painting, Cheryl!!! So beautiful and inspiring!!!
Many thanks, dear NikoL! A surprisingly easy paint too! 🤩🤗
Very nice painting the bird looks very realistic great job
Thank you! I really appreciate you saying that! 🤩
Beautiful colorful christmas card.
A wreath with a cute bird in the middle
I love it....💞
Thanks so much! Wishing you a great New Year! 🤩
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta 😍🎉
May have a nice and healthy new year✨
Thank you, and wishing you great health and happiness in 2022 too! Happy year of the water tiger 🤩
Oh my goodness !
What a beautiful paintings dear!
Keep it up 😎😎😎👌❣️💝💐
Thank you so much for visiting us ❤️
Keep in touch 💐
Thank you so much for your compliment, Raami! 😀
입가에 웃음이 함께하고 희망하시는 일들이 이루어지는 한해 되세요.
새해 복 많이 받으세요
Thank you so much! 새해 복 많이많이 받으세요! 🤗🤗
Wonderful Christmas wreath and robin.!!
Brush strokes are light and cheerful.
Thank you-for sharing this idea.
Thank you, dear Erica! I think of all 7 so far, this is my favorite! Was fun learning about the robins too! Attaching a warm smile and big thoughts for the last year of 2021! I hope it's fabulously special 🤩🥰🤗
What an awesome touching gift to give someone on the Holiday. Beautiful art work!
Thank you so much 😀
So beautiful... Loved the Robin's cute face... And you have beautifully explained the differences of those Robin's ... And Indian Robin is a completely different one... Lovely color combination...
How very fascinating! So before I answered you, I looked up the family of the Indian robin (and discovered a number more robins I didn't know about in North American alone!) Anyway, the Indian robin is in the same Old world flycatcher family along with the European robin, but I have to say, its slimmer lines remind me a bit of the American robin. Wow, the learning I have done today! 😄
I like the series of the Christmas days. I did not know about European robins. I watched till the end ~~
You and me both, and so what I learned, I shared. Warm thanks, dear friend, for such a supportive comment! I always support you back. Your content is excellent 🥰🥰
Very intense and stunning work
Glad you think so!
Beautiful Christmas cards making totorial and nice view beautiful sharing Superb 👌 stay connected friend and nice day 🙏💐🤗😆 Happy Christmas 🎄
Many thanks for such wonderful comments on the robin wreath! This was such a fun one to paint! 🤩🤗
이쁜새, 쉐럴의 온화한 마음이 전해지는 그림입니다. 아직 개봉안된 몇 개 남은 따뜻한 그림들이 마냥 기다려집니다. 한국의 추워진 겨울날씨를 잊게하는 robin의 경쾌한 새울음소라가 들리는 듯합니다.
Happy New year 😊
Very nice comments, Mr Kim, and the sweet chirping you hear can only be the European robin as the American robin isn't quite as melodious! Oh yes, 5 more! And 2 more days for this year! Make your final wishes and then embrace Year of the Black Tiger 🤩
Yes both Robins are sure very delightful and pleasant in their own ways, nice my sweet Cheryl to listen too you talk about these lovely feathered friends. Such a lovely and sweet little Robin you have presented here my TerraCotta friend. Another lovely art share. Nature Art Hug. Enjoyed once again Irene. 🥰❤🖌
Thank you so much, Irene, for really listening and commenting from the heart! I actually didn't know any of this information but I wanted to share something unique so we delighted to find a couple of websites that had really great info! My pleasure to share and so appreciate such wonderful comments! Attaching a warm smile and sweet thoughts 🤗🤗
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta😍💚🐦🌳
Such a beautiful message and love the story of the Robin at Christmas, I hadn’t heard of it before so you learn something new each day…. Thanks Cheryl🥰🥰🥰
LOL, I learned it after I painted the European robin ... found the story when trying to find a little history on the diff between the two robins. Yup, info is just waiting to be discovered!!! 🥰
Awesome timely card 👍👏🥰. Nice sharing about the European robin as well
LOL, Christmas is past, so not so timely, but that's OK. Next year I'll have a whole set! and yes, I didn't know the difference in robins before! So fun to learn! 🤩
What beautiful colours of the wreath with an adorable robin!! I wish I can frame it and hang it on my wall. So lovely!! 😍
Big hug, SM, and very big smile! And I think this one now trumps the cat which I was very partial too! 🥰
watercolor Christmas cards great drawing
Thank you so much, Art Dinh!!! 🤗🤗🤗
Such a cute and beautiful Christmas wreath!😍 I like the robin and your explanation about the differences between two robins. Thanks for your sharing!! Happy new year 🎉
A very warm thank you for such wonderful comments! I learned so much when doing the research and it's so much fun to share content as well as colors. One more day for 2021, and hope its magnificent 🤩🤗🥰
Những chú chim sinh động và đẹp quá bạn
Thank you so much! Wishing you a wonderful New Year! 🤩
Ah! right off the bat I learned something! I ASSUMED the European Robin also migrated. 🐦 LOVE the dried oranges in the wreath 👍👋💕
Big hug, Annie! And don't you have a live every Wednesday? I keep thinking you'll show -- the one time when I have time - but think you're on the Christmas to NY holiday. Maybe next week ... gotta enjoy my vacay! Art hug, and btw, I didn't know any of this stuff yesterday. So fun to learn about animals 😄🤗🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta We are on Holiday break, No live today or Next Wed. 1/5/21. I am painting to get ready for a show in March 👍❤
Good to know! There will be other Wednesdays and best of skill, not luck, for your live show! Will hear about it on your next live 🤗🤗🤗And Happy New Year! 🥰
Dear friend Cheryl ^^
The dried fruit wreath makes me feel so happy!
The emotion underlying your painting is beautiful!
Your paintings make you realize why beautiful things are precious!
You are a kind art teacher and a great painter!
The animals in your Christmas series have the power to bring people back to their childhood! ^^
Happy New Year! 😁👍
My wonderful friend, Ajae! Thank you for such warm comments on the robin and the painting style! Really love how the colors harmonize and the litter bird sings in the middle, but super happy with the learning about nature that took place. I'm realizing my channel is becoming somewhat of a nature journey, not just in pigment, but also in nature info ... and loving this change. Warm thoughts to you, and wishing you a wonderful end to 2021 and a magnificent beginning to 2022! 🤩🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta Happy New Year to you too! 😁👍
Hello Cheryl, I love the European robin. We do have several in the garden coming to the bird feeder although they are getting more rare than they were when I was little. The Christmas legend you told was completely new to me. I never heard that it was this tiny bird that kept the fire in the stable burning and it must have been a Christmas miracle that his tiny wings and stature allowed him to keep everybody warm, a big salute for this lovely fellow! Loved that you put cinnamon sticks and orange slices on your wreath and made everything in such perfect color harmony to the robin! Your card collection is growing and I am completely charmed. Sending a big Old Year/New Year hug and wishing you the best start ever into 2022, Erika
Hi dear Erica! You're actually the third person from UK to say they've never heard the story, and of course the American group hasn't because our robin migrates and we'd never associate it with Christmas. Hmm, maybe the legend is dying, but it is sure fun to glean great info about a particular animal and share it. This is my favorite in the collection so far -- hope I'm allowed to have a favorite in my own collection, lol -- and only 5 more, but the painting is going faster now that I have free time. One more day for 2021 and hope the last day is a special one, and whee for the promise of another year and fresh opportunities! NY hug to you! 🤗🥰Cheryl
Such a sweet little robin! I had never heard the Christmas robin story before, thanks for sharing that as well. Another treasure!
LOL, you and me both are learning here ... but that Christmas legend can't possibly apply to the American robin ... unless you live in Texas where they migrate to for the winter 😋
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta I have already re-told the story of the Christmas robin to a friend, such a cute story ( and cute little birdie you painted)
@@sherrymarsden1528 🤗🤩😋🌼🌈
Such a beautiful and detailed work. It looks fascinating to watch on how you do this artwork. Thank you lots! Sending you my best wishes, have a healthy and a prosperous New Year!
So many thanks, Wonders of Nature! I'm loving your warm wishes and hope your year is wonderfully productive and satisfying! 🤩🤩
Great job Cheryl! This collection is a great addition to your channel, and you should be very proud of your accomplishment!
Oh yes, I am! The same for you! I'll be putting the tutorials in Patreon and the artwork as cards for sale in Fine Art America. Do you use that site as well?
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta right now i'm not on any selling platforms. I'm trying to figure all that out.
Like 82 👍 Very beautiful card 👏 Amazing painting 🎈🎆🎈🎆🎈
Very big warm thanks, Art of Life! And an inside secret, this one and the penguin were the easiest to paint, so your comment really makes me even happier! Wishing you an amazing New Year, my friend 🤩🤗🥰
Parabéns pelo trabalho 👏👏👏
A very big warm smile to you! Thank you and sending you hearty New Years wishes! I hope 2022 is a magnificent year for you! 🤩
Wow, such a wonderful painting collection. Have a great day Che.
Many thanks, Jet! And I hope your 2022 is magnificent as well! 🤩🤗🤩
So beautiful wreath Cheryl! love the dried fruit ornaments but that robin is just so adorable! 🤩😍☺ love how all your cards have balanced colors and go well together! amazing work! 🤩🤩 big big hug! 🤗💖
Many thanks, Mary, and I didn't really mean to use a limited palette throughout but I think so far I've used only 9-10 colors and so for those taking the tutorials, they won't have to spend a ton on getting "the right" paint colors. And they'll look so color harmonious too in a card box next Christmas. I think your channel too has a small color palette, which is great and makes you better known as an artist! Giant art hug, dear friend 🤩🤗🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta I agree that limited color palette at the end gives more harmonius paintings :) That card box is going to be gorgeous! Big hug and have the best New Year Cheryl! 🥰🤗☺
I have no words to tell the beauty of your paintings...
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LOL, it's ok if you have no words. Just pull out your paintbrush and paint your feelings 🤣Actually I'm really happy how this one turned out ... it's my favorite (Am I allowed to have a favorite in my own series?!?! LOL) 🤩🤗 One more day till New Years! I hope your last day of 2021 is MAGNIFICENT! 🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta Thank you so much dear and same to u 🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta Am I allowed to have a favorite in my own series?!?!
Really 😂😅
Wow favorite animal bird robin. Great for Christmas cards. Watercolor delicate work is beautiful.thank you for sharing and Happy new year.👏👏👍❤
Many thanks for such warm remarks, Dear SoSoHan! I'm loving making these Christmas cards and now waiting for your next upload! Have a wonderful New Year! 🤩🤗
Congratulations for this Robin art card . Very lovely card . And the European robin is much more cute .Like the little story .Best greetings , Robert .
Agreed! The European robin is so much like the very adorable chickadee! Many thanks for such great comments, and wishing you a great New Year, Robert 🤗🤗🤗
Love the colors of this one, the greens of the wreath were my favorite. And of course the cute robin as the star, beautiful painting Cheryl 😍
Love the expression - the robin is the star! Thanks, Ken, and I'm thinking this is my favorite card so far among the lot! Just a few more to go 😄😄
Hi Cheryl, love your painting and your Robin story! This Robin story was unknown to me!
In the Netherlands this story is told:
One day, some 2,000 years ago, a brown bird saw from her tree branch that Jesus, weighed down by a heavy cross, was being pulled through the streets of Jerusalem. A crown of thorns poked at his bloodied head. The little brown bird took pity and flew down. To ease the pain, she pulled a thorn out of his head. From that thorn hung a drop of blood and it fell on her chest. That red color never came off again. Because one little brown bird tried to ease Jesus' pain, all the brown birds, the females and the males, received a red breast as a thank you from God from that day on. They are so happy with their beautiful red breast that they always stick it out proudly as if to say, "Look how beautiful I am!" Because of the striking color of the breast, people have come to call this bird "robin.
Love your Christmas cards and your stories
I wish you a Happy New Year, big hug Rikie (-:
Thank you, dear Rikie! I hadn't heard the first robin story and never heard the Netherland version, but wow do I love the sense of self-sacrifice in both! BTW, I saved the story in case I create another robin painting. I'll have different content and such touching content too! I also looked up "porpoise bird" to see if I could get a reference to the robin but only the dolphin's cousin appeared. Perhaps it's the French variation of robin.
Warm thoughts for you and huge cyber hug! I don't know if you're into Chinese zodiac, but wishing you a great Year of the Black Water Tiger 🤩🤗🥰 I'll share a story on that one too ... but first I have to learn it 🤣👍❣️
Such a beautiful Christmas card. Love it dear friend ❤️❤️
Thank you so much, Sai!! 😊
beautiful music wow beautiful
Thank you very much
amazing watercolor
nice sharing
Thank you so much 😀
All your paintings deliver joyful Christmas spirit. Great presentation on a nicely lit & staged table! Enjoyed fully.. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I have four small lamps in the corners of the table because the overhead puts a huge glare on the work. The lighting is something I really battle with so really appreciate your comment! And this was a really easy paint -- so many loose strokes 🤩🤗👍🥰
Wow absolutely beautiful
Thank you so much, Arts Time 😊
Another wonderful work. Your Wreath is so unique and creative, and the robin is absolutely adorable.
Looking forward to the next one.
Wishing you a very happy and prosperous new year dear friend.
Many thanks, Earth Walker! So appreciate your warm comment and wishing you a greta New Year too!!! 🤩
Thank you for sharing your experiences with us.
I wish you a good start to the new year.
All the best, Knut.
Many thanks, Knut, and hope your 2022 is year of many more wonderful nature discoveries 🤩
Thank you very much. ◕‿◕
Very beautiful Christmas card. I love the Robin, it's my favorite bird. It's Michigan's state bird and I used to go to Michigan to work each year as a kid. Happy New Year!!
Yup, it's my state bird, and btw, I'll be returning to the states and beautiful MI in March. 30 years overseas and it's time to be an American again. I might have told you, but if not, it's going to be ... life-changing 😋And happy New Year, Dora! Let's see what 2022 has in store for us!! 🤩🤗🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta I can't remember if you did tell me before but that is so neat. I am sure it will be wonderful, the move and the new year. 😊
The robin is adorable, I like the way you put layers on top of layers to create the richness of colors and ornaments. You have a very detailed eye which make your painting unique. Wish you a great year ahead with many joy and lucks.
Many thanks, Cala, and to let you in on a secret, this painting and the penguin were by far my easiest to paint. Appreciate your great comments! And just enjoyed your Christmas tree, and see that we have similar ways of painting!!! When I saw your painting style, I could guess your steps. It was almost like we were holding the same brush ... kind of surreal 😄Art hug to you, friend 🤗🤗🤗
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta Haha, i share with you my secret also. The Christmas tree is my second attempt with watercolor. My first time was 19 years ago when i still was in school. I have seen yours and some other youtubers' watercolor drawing and i felt inspired with this material so I want to try again with it. I had to watched your clips and others a few time to guess the steps and understand the techniques. I failed three times with the blue background and finally i understand the wet on wet technique. In general i enjoy using watercolor. I think I will learn more and try to paint one for my traditional dishes for this coming Lunar New Year. Great to know you, i like your paintings and the soothing feelings your clips brought to me. Hug!
@@cala-arts1189 LOL! You're very good! And another secret, I did exactly as you did. I watched a professional painter over and over to understand how to do my Swan at Dawn. And the one I shared was my second attempt. Yep!!! That is how we learn!!! That's an inspiring secret ... you should share it more 🤗
So beautiful card 👍👍
Thank you so much 😊
wow..so beautiful .. your christmas cards series is awesome..all the cards are so cute..
Many thanks for such wonderful comments on the robin wreath! This was such a fun one to paint! 🤩🤗
Mind blowing sharing
Thanks a lot, Art and Craft!
👍 #31 Hi Cheryl, before I forget, The European Robin was voted the UK number 1 favorite Bird. ◕‿◕ I enjoyed the wreath coming together with each added color and detail. I had a pet disabled rescue Robin for almost a year before 'Sid' passed away earlier this year. It was nice seeing your Robin come together too and the artistic license on the 'red' breast. Thank you as always my dear friend. 👍◕‿◕
Hi Jane, Have to say I learned tons on this upload. My UK friend and I were talking about robins and trying to clear up my cultural confusion why the robin was so popular in the winter when "clearly" they just weren't around. Well, you know the rest of the story now, and One-minute Birding told me about the Indian robin (which is in the same nightingale family as your European bird). Wow, so fun to learn! I didn't realize, but you seem to have a menagerie of animals inside your home as well as those you scope out for documenting. And lol, on the artistic license. I didn't want to add yet another color to this palette but was really surprised at how dark the burnt orange became when it dried. Still, I'm happy with the results, and a big thank you for such wonderful comments! One more day for 2021. I hope it's a memorable and magnificent day, my wonderful friend 🤩🤗
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta It is nice to learn as you go along, whatever you do in life... yes, soon be 2022, wooooo! lol *Hugs* ( ͡° ͜ʖ ͡°)
So sorry that somehow I missed this video earlier. So glad to catch it today. Always love your video, because I can learn not only painting skills, but also knowledge about the bird. You are truly amazing artist and teacher! Love the design! Love the lively and lovely bird! Fully enjoyed with such a joy! Happy new year, my dear friend ❤️❤️❤️🌹🌹🌹
No worries, Bright, and apologies also for responding so late. I needed some time away from YT. Big thanks on such wonderful comments on the art and me as an educator. Those words really mean a lot as both are big values in my life 🤗So many thanks, Bright, and wishing you an even more productive year than 2021! Happy Year of the Black Water Tiger to you! 🤩🤗🥰
Hi Cheryl - so we LOVE robins, I was amazed at the information about the Robin. I am a huge bird watcher and forwarded this video to my mom, we have several feeders for birds and squirrels in both of our yards. I want to see the European robin, such an amazing story. Yes, we love our Robin because that means spring has sprung. - Love this xxoo
Ah, you're a bird watcher too! My mom has feeders and suet blocks outside her kitchen window and wow do we have the activity! I never saw a European robin either but since we probably both love chickadees, they're on the same plane of ADORABLE! Hugs to you! Had a nice 2 day vacay away from YT, and it was wonderful 🤗
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta OH I was wondering where you were :0). Yes huge bird fan, I have amazing pictures. Glad you took a break - need it sometimes.
@@LoriHoustonArt Actually was finally at the hospital getting checked out yesterday. Seems I'm having some not so nice reaction to the vaccination from several months ago and the young doctor won't consider the holy vax as causing my problems. And yeppers, was happy for the break 🤩
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta I think a 2 day break is good - just hard to do that trying to keep up - as you know xxoo
Wow! Love it! So beautifully done 💕😍
Certainly one the easiest, but think it's because I so connect to the colors and the citrus with cinnamon sticks! Art hug, Soraya 🤩
So beautiful 🥰💕💗🥰😍😍🥰 dear friend 🌹💓❤️❤️ you are great artist 💖❤️❣️💖❤️❣️
Many thanks for such wonderful comments on the robin wreath! This was such a fun one to paint! 🤩🤗
Man... this is such a pretty one! A masterpiece from a pro. :')
Btw, happy new year! Wishing you a great year ahead! 🥳🌟
Really big smile! Hahaha, love the "pro" compliment. I'm self-taught or rather self-teaching and loving the art journey! And oh yes, wishing you a fabulous New Year too!!! 🤩🤗
Awesome cute painting! Great talent my friend!
Thank you so much for enjoying! I hope your New Year is exciting and filled with art pleasures 🤩
It's really fantastic.... 17like💐👌🏻
Thank you so much, Milind Misal 🤩
Magnifique le Rougegorge , une très belle réalisation 👏👏 comme d'habitude Cheryl 👏👏 je vous souhaites une très belle année et prenez soin à vous 😘
Such warm thoughts and wishes, my dear friend! Thank you so much! Wishing you a fabulous year also and be blessed with health and happiness 🤩🤗🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta 😘
Your wreath creation is so beautiful, Cheryl. I always get inspired by the artwork and in watching the entire process. I love the details of the dried fruit on the wreath, looks so lovely and the Robin looks so adorable. Thanks for sharing this beautiful Christmas card, my dear friend. Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year!🥰🎶
LOL, and I get so inspired by your gorgeous work! I was just looking at your channel thumbnails and amazed that I didn't know of you and your art sooner! May we both upload regularly in 2022 ... then we'll get better known! Warm thoughts for the New Year, dear Nayda 🤩🤗🥰
Wow
Nice colours
So beautiful really so nice💝💝
Thank you, Nandana! Many thanks for enjoying my painting 🤩
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta welcome dear💝💝
That's such a cute Christmas card!✨ I also painted a robin for my Christmas cards, it just fits so well with its warm colours 🥰
I love the warm colors, and your Christmas card must be adorable! And I just learned that the European robin was voted as the favorite bird in UK. So we paint greatness, LOL! 😄
Stunning to watch, a fantastic talent!
Very big warm thank you, Garden Twitcher! Your birds are wonderful btw! 🤗
Excellent sharing dear. Happy new year 👍
Happy new year!! 🤩Hope 2022 is magnificent! 🤩
Beautiful work.. It's a two in one entertainment for me😀😀...one thing enjoyed watching you paint and can learn something. secondly it's interesting to hear your story about American and European robin😀😀😀
I had so much fun learning about the wildlife and sharing what I learned, and really appreciate you commenting on the educational factor AND the painting! 🤗Have a super day, DD! 🤗
Beautiful design 👍🏻👍🏻🎄🎄🎄
Thank you so much, Aki! 😊😊
Looks absolutely amazing!😍😍
Thank you so much, SanjuArt 🤩
wonderful watercolor Christmas, Cheryl.. i loves to watch the drawring process... ^_^
I think this is now my favorite among the 7 so far! And oh big thank you for your art hug, dear friend 🤩🤗
Hi friend, you can paint the painting very beautiful and very cute 👍😊💕
A very big thank you, Ptars! I love painting nature 🤗🤗
Wow this is a beautiful design!
Thank you, JMZ! 😊
Outstanding. Love ur technics . Waiting to see ur next video. 😊👏👏👏
Mathy, you're like a fantastic art cheerleader! Hugs to you, dear friend!!! 🤩🤗🥰
European robin is cutter than American robin for Christmas.😍😍 Your Christmas wreath with dried slices of oranges is beautiful and unique! Also, thanks for the explanations of the robins!
Totally agree! The American robin lacks fluff and cute roundness to be an adorable bird sweetheart! When I started painting this, I had no idea all this history ... so much fun to learn!!!! 🤗🤗
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta I think we all learn every day until we die. 😊😊Love to learn now and wish I could go back to middle school!😂😂
@@JPWatercolor Thank goodness we can never go back to middle school! That would be psychologically AWFUL! 🤪
Awww I really love the Robin to is just sooo cute ! I have no words to describe it! You have really painted the wreath and the robin really well! 😍😍😍I am in love with your artwork ! Stay safe and have a good day
The robin twitters a thank you and invites you to perch with her in the wreathe 🤣But only if you bring her insect offerings 🤣🤣
always love your vedio this is so amazing artwork I love the color yellow paiting
Thank you so much, Michelle! 😀
Beautiful painting
Thank you, Lina 🤩
Hope you had a lovely Christmas Cheryl. Watched your latest two cards earlier this evening. The robin is absolutely gorgeous and this plump little European robin is, of course, the one that I am familiar with. I have them visit my garden frequently, often found in the undergrowth. They are friendly, almost tame birds too, and you have captured their little character here perfectly. Beautiful colourful series of cards. Well done 👏👏👏👏👏👏🧑🎨🎨💜😊 I was not familiar with the legend, so thank you for sharing that 💜🙏
So many people have said they've never heard the legend, Europeans and Brits in our age category, so I'm surprised. Americans just wouldn't know as our robin isn't even around in winter so we'd probably pooh-pooh the story. But I didn't know the European robin was so friendly. They sound much like the chickadee and sparrow -- around, friendly, cheerful and willing enough to eat from the outstretched hand in winter. Would love to see one ... some day! Thank you for such warm comments on all of my paintings. You are such a wonderful artist and a great friend! I hope your last day of 2021 is magnificent!!! Warm art hug 🤩🤗🥰
@@AnimalArtbyTerraCotta Have a very Happy New Year warmest wishes for a healthy and creative 2022🥳🥳🥳🥳🥳
Looking forward to your new creations this year Cheryl. Your work and videos are a joy to watch. They are all wonderful but one of my absolute favourite was the little cute kitty. ( well you know me and cats). Your art is so free and rich and I look forward to seeing where your journey takes you in 2022. 🎨🧑🎨😊💜🥳
@@Eden-Restored 🤗🤗🤗
Beautiful work! I always love your colors!
LOL, colors for the eye massage 🤣👍
Wow so beautiful paintings
Amazing keep it up 👍👍
Thank you! I will keep it up! I LOVE painting! 👍👍👍👍
Lovely 👌 share .pure talent
Thank you so much! And that's a big compliments 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗
Amazing artwork!
loved it
thank you for sharing
Many thanks! And I'm so happy to share! 🤩🤩🤩
Amazing work as always 🙂 I wish you a very happy 2022 🙂
Amazing artwork! You are so talented dear. Miss you. Keep in touch. ♥️🤗
Warm thanks, Miro! I see you're really growing and wish you so much success in 2022! 🤗🤗
It is so beautiful and wonderful talent
Thank you! I appreciate those words! Wishing you a beautiful end to 2021 and a magnificent Year of the Black Tiger 🤩