Enchanting Wand - Ruby-throated Hummingbird
by Angeles M Pomata
Title
Enchanting Wand - Ruby-throated Hummingbird
Artist
Angeles M Pomata
Medium
Painting - Oil On Paper
Description
This painting is based on the original photograph 'She's A Lady - Ruby-throated Hummingbird', by Cindy Treger, whose express consent has been requested to use it as a reference.
The original photo can be found here: https://fineartamerica.com/featured/shes-a-lady-ruby-throated-hummingbird-cindy-treger.html
Ruby-throated Hummingbirds live in open woodlands, forest edges, meadows, grasslands, and in parks, gardens, and backyards. They fly straight and fast but can stop instantly, hover, and adjust their position up, down, or backwards with exquisite control. They often visit hummingbird feeders and tube-shaped flowers and defend these food sources against others.
As seen in this scene, and despite its name, the Ruby-throated hummingbird females do not have a red neck, but a white one, and it is the males that have a dark gorget when it is not illuminated, and a striking ruby color under the light. Another curious fact about females is that they tend to be a little larger than males, although neither of both normally exceeds 5 grams in weight or 4 inches in length (10 centimeters).
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March 1st, 2019
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Cindy Treger
Angeles, this is enchanting - these little females work so hard - love it. f/l
Angeles M Pomata replied:
Thank you SO much, dear Cindy!! So good to know they are tough girls in addition to beautiful!! :))
Cindy Treger
Angeles, this is stunning. Two of my little guys are back, but haven't taken the time to sit for me. f/l
Angeles M Pomata replied:
Great news, dear Cindy!! Thank you so very much, and hope to see them soon!! :))
Yoonhee Ko
Another masterful portrait of Hummingbird, Angeles! Her charming expression & beauty was perfectly depicted in this fabulous painting!! Awesome work! l/f
Angeles M Pomata replied:
So very kind of you, Yoonhee!! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment. :))
Linda Howes
Well I was going to say it's enchanting!, lol, but it is, and just wonderful and perfect too Angeles! l/f
Angeles M Pomata replied:
We agree on that, Linda!! LOL Thank you so much for your lovely comment!! :))
Cindy Treger
Angeles, love this precious little girl - you did an outstanding job with it. f/l
Angeles M Pomata replied:
I do love her too!! Thank you so much for your wonderful comment, dear Cindy!! :))