This chaffinch is done mainly in Sennelier oil pastels. The chaffinch is the UK’s second commonest breeding bird, and is arguably the most colourful of the UK’s finches.
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Hebridean sheep
The Hebridean is a breed of small black sheep from Scotland similar to other members of the North European short-tailed group, such as the Shetland and North Ronaldsay breeds. Hebridean fleeces are popular with hand spinners who appreciate the subtle mixture of shades in the fleece. The fleece is actually a double coat: a soft insulating undercoat with a coarser, rain shedding top layer. A Hebridean can shed rain from its coat by a swift shake. This water repellent quality carries over into finished woollen products.
The Gordon Setter
For me the Gordon setter is one of the natural beauties of the dog world. Originally bred to hunt pheasant and quail, Gordon Setters make great pets. They can often be seen at trials and can compete in obedience, conformation, and agility. They are a terrific family dogs and companions.
Two long tailed tits
Khyber the German Shepherd
My son spotted Khyber when he was out shopping for a Christmas tree. He got chatting to the owner, took a couple of snapshots of him for me because he thought he was so handsome and should have a portrait! Only a few days later he heard that Khyber, out for his evening walk had spotted a fox, gave chase across a road, was struck by a car and killed. So sad.
Minnie the poodle
