[Art] Common Bronzewing as Totem

[moonvoice]

This is probably one of my favourites, but I'm biased as this is one of my ongoing animal guides. :)

Common Bronzewing as Totem

The common bronzewing, like its name, is perhaps the most common pigeon native to Australia. The common bronzewing bears some very cool iridescence along its wings. Despite being very common in many areas and habitats, it is not often seen, because it is an extremely cautious and wary bird by nature. They are always found close to water, and will sometimes band together to search for their food, which consists predominantly of seeds.





Common Bronzewing as a totem animal represents: (not an exhaustive list)

The value of silence, knowing when to speak, being able to settle down almost anywhere, being cautious, things are not what they seem, optical illusion, illusion, taking things seriously, taking your time, wariness.

18.5 x 20.5cm (or 7.4 x 8 in)
illo's board, fineliner, aquarelle, pencil, metallic and iridescent paint

Comments

[skitty-kitty.livejournal.com]

Your bronzewing reminds me of mourning doves. I love them so much; they're very easy to miss and ignore because they're so common and they don't look that special from a distance, but from up close they're beautiful and I love listening to them sing and bop around. :D Love this piece, the mantis, and the komodo dragon.

[moonvoice.livejournal.com]

Common bronzewings are hard to spot here because even though there's heaps, they are really really elusive. But like you say about the mourning doves, up close they are amazing.