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Published: 2011-06-13 02:50:30 +0000 UTC; Views: 3580; Favourites: 136; Downloads: 0
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Description Paradise Parrot as Totem
Psephotus pulcherrimus

Original available at Etsy: [link]

The Paradise Parrot was a very colourful, woodland parrot, endemic in Australia. It went extinct due to hunting and human habitation in 1927. Here it is, depicted in totem form, a rare illustration of a bird that is no longer, evoking its spirit and energy.

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This piece is crafted on sturdy bend and damage-resistant Crescent 100% rag, completely acid-free, gallery quality illustration board, with watercolour pencil, pencil, water-fast fineliner, and acrylic and iridescent paint.

A4 (20.5 x 29 centimetres / 8.7 x 11.4 inches). Includes an approximate half-centimetre border around the image to assist in framing.
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Comments: 19

rhunel [2016-07-02 23:13:57 +0000 UTC]

Your perfect parrot is featured here:  O Summer, Rest Within My HeartToday I celebrate the warmth of summer, the joy of creation, the extravagance of hope, beauty, and all that brings joy in life. May these features bring a smile to your face and warm you with encouragement at the goodness, despite all, of man and God.
Love, Debra As always, enjoy the video at the end!  
          Iplehouse Bichun BJD by Pepstar by PepstarsWorld Paradise Parrot as Totem by Ravenari Little Fella by scotto Meow by GrimGrinningFox Hello by xAsOnex My Guardian :) by Ayamel Mother Love by andy-j-s  Barn Owl by John-Logan Optical Surveillance by denismayerjr Bellflowers by Daykiney Spiky matter (II). by Phototubby  Have a blessed week! -Debra

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Ravenari In reply to rhunel [2016-07-06 12:13:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you for the feature!

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rhunel In reply to Ravenari [2016-07-08 20:18:52 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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Ravenroseserpent [2014-10-01 02:59:22 +0000 UTC]

just a gorgeous parrot I think I have seen one this before. I think its wonderful that Australian as so many colorful animals and plants      

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Starkrestwing [2013-05-21 12:01:48 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful :')

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Draconicat [2011-06-15 17:21:14 +0000 UTC]

So beautiful! I'm very sorry to hear that the species is gone; we've lost so many amazing creatures.

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Ravenari In reply to Draconicat [2011-06-16 01:43:39 +0000 UTC]

We have lost way too many amazing creatures. :/

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Draconicat In reply to Ravenari [2011-06-17 14:15:00 +0000 UTC]

Too true.

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cambridgehorseygal [2011-06-14 03:27:31 +0000 UTC]

i absolutly lovee all of your work its magnificent, i have no favorites there all amazing!

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Ravenari In reply to cambridgehorseygal [2011-06-16 01:43:44 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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cambridgehorseygal In reply to cambridgehorseygal [2011-06-14 03:28:20 +0000 UTC]

ohhh and i also like that you share what kind of utensils you use, not many ppl do that.

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Ravenari In reply to cambridgehorseygal [2011-06-15 05:30:00 +0000 UTC]

Aw thanks! I figure it's good to let people know, I used to get asked a lot when I didn't list them!

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cambridgehorseygal In reply to Ravenari [2011-06-22 03:59:23 +0000 UTC]

Lol nice, like i said b4 i love ur work its beautiful buttt if your ever bored and have nothing to do id appciate it if you looked at sum of my art work thank you!

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jniemin [2011-06-13 12:16:59 +0000 UTC]

Wonderful work.

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Ravenari In reply to jniemin [2011-06-14 00:29:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you.

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PantherStar613 [2011-06-13 08:50:16 +0000 UTC]

The colour blending is wonderful

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Ravenari In reply to PantherStar613 [2011-06-14 00:29:27 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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MandarinMoon [2011-06-13 02:55:09 +0000 UTC]

Absolutely beautiful as always!

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Ravenari In reply to MandarinMoon [2011-06-14 00:29:33 +0000 UTC]

Hee, thank you.

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