Le plus petit oiseau

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# 111

aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

février 2013

8" x 8"

This painting offers us the opportunity to observe the hummingbird 

sitting on a branch of the fuchsia shrub, 

which is contrary to it's usual tireless energy.  This tiny bird is 

often referred to as a symbol for peace, love and happiness.  

The fuchsia is a flower associated with good taste and confiding love.

Bonne chance et meilleurs voeux

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# 110

aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

février 2013

8" x 8"

This is the second painting in a series featuring two white-crested laughing thrush.  These thrush can be seen in Africa, India, Asia and the East Indies. In China, this "white head bird" is a symbol of longevity.  A gift of this painting is a symbol of good wishes for the family.

Un oiseau bleu

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# 109

aquarelle

Carole Villeneuve

février 2013

8" x 8"

The painting of this bird is named for the colour of the bird, not the name of the bird.  Not all blue birds are Bluebirds. A reminder that our words can easily be misunderstood and the importance of listening to understand.

Dance With Me

Personal Collection

#89

Watercolour and Ink

Carole Villeneuve

February 2012

8" x 8"

This painting features a Eurasian Tree Sparrow ready to take 

flight from a plum blossom branch.  

The Eurasian Tree Sparrow is found in central Europe and eastward 

to China, Korea and Japan. A few of these sparrows can be seen 

around St. Louis, Missouri, where it was introduced in 1870. It never

 migrated much further and remains fairly localized in the Americas.  

It is also known as the German Sparrow in America to differentiate

 it from the common American Tree Sparrow.  This sparrow is often depicted

 in Oriental Art.  The fluttering of this bird gave rise to 

a traditional Japanese dance, the Suzume Odori or Sparrow Dance.  

The plum blossom is the national flower in Taiwan.  It blooms there 

in the snow in late winter and survives the hard frost.  It is likened to 

a stubborn person who is not afraid of hardships. 

Good Wishes

Personal Collection

#88

Watercolour and Ink

Carole Villeneuve

January 2012

Unframed

8" x 8"

This painting features two white-crested laughing thrush and a young peony flower. The peony is a deciduous bush that produces large flowers in a variety of colors.  In China, the peony is a symbol of high position and wealth.  These thrush can be seen in Africa, India, Asia and the East Indies. In China, this "white head bird" is a symbol of longevity.  A gift of this painting is a symbol of good wishes for the family.