Pine Grosbeak
The Beauty of Birds
12th in the series.

Edythe is well-known for her beloved The Beauty of Birds Keepsake Ornament series. This year’s design, the Pine Grosbeak, marks the 12th ornament in the series.

Inspired by her family of nature lovers, Edythe has been a bird lover from childhood. These are among her favorite ornaments to work on because she finds their forms wonderful to work with, as they can be stylized in many different ways. For this series, she likes to choose strikingly colorful birds that many people will be familiar with. She starts with a sketch that “idealizes” the bird and then translates it into a very decorative, almost jewelry-like quality.

If you love this series, chances are you’ll also love her new Beautiful Birdhouse series that expands on her love of birds and crafty surface design.

See the whole series.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

Reprint of: “Beauty of Birds, Inspired by Nature’s Charm and Elegance.”

Watch Edythe talk about how she selects which birds to represent in this series.

Watch Edythe talk about her ornaments.