[Art] Ruby Topaz (Hummingbird) as Totem

[moonvoice]

Available for sale.

Ruby Topaz (Hummingbird) as Totem

The Ruby Topaz (Chrysolampis mosquitus), found in South America, is a poorly understood hummingbird that seasonally migrates. It has a notably short bill, when compared to other hummingbirds.


Scan:





Photo of iridescence:





Original available for sale ($75 USD)
18.5 x 20.5cm (or 7.4 x 8 in)
illo's board, fineliner, aquarelle, pencil, metallic and iridescent paint

Comments

[narumi.livejournal.com]

one of the things I admire so much about your artwork, is that ever piece sings. and is alive with such vibrant colour, and have heartbeats all their own. your something amazing, i want you to know that.

[silere.livejournal.com]

yowza. :)

Beautiful. I love all the colors. i love how you do feathers. and shiny. weee.

i'm really good with words at the moment. ayup. ~frazzled~

<3

[halfapersona.livejournal.com]

The colours in this one are amazing. I really love how trippy the background is, and the irridescence looks awesome. I can't wait to see this one in person.

^_^

[firehauke.livejournal.com]

mosquitus?? poor little bird..

pretty colors!

beautiful as always...

[trypanocorax.livejournal.com]

Absolutely gorgeous!!! You are mightily productive lately. So much exquisite work...
I'm very rusty with my hummingbird research. Is this the species that migrates from the US to South America by flying all the way across the Gulf of Mexico?