#balladsofremex

[virginiagreene]

The spring will come and snows will melt Fresh leaves will grow and chills will fade Stark branch will bloom with velvet pink Still fertile fields now green remade Whatever stage of the sun in the sky Whether cold or warm, in bright or shade My days are blessed with you beside Our love by every moment made --- #art #illu #illustration #drawing #painting #artist #nature #natureartist #bird #birdartist #artistsoninstagram #practice #graphite #pencil #watercolor #ink #BalladsofRemex #OctoBoR #love #yearround #carolinawren #screechowl #natureartist #kidlit #kidsillustration #childrensbookillustration https://www.instagram.com/p/CU46D_tLggm/?utm_medium=tumblr

[itty-bitty-kids-blog]

#happy mothersday #mothers #mom #moms #beetlebun #fantasybirds #balladsofremex #BalladsofRemex #soothbone #soothsinging #text #storytelling #ink #illustration #art #birds #tuftedtitmouse #tuftedtitmouse #bronk #peter #peterandbronk #fritii #reet

[virginiagreene]

As Bronk and Peter approached the flock of geese, they were greeted with a chorus of honks and hollering. The lead goose banked towards them, cutting easily through the high winds that Peter dared not attempt alone. "Oi there friend!" The lead goose cried, piercing the air. "Looking for a flock to join? Ain't too many of us, but the winds are still that much easier to--" The goose did a double-take, nearly wing-slapping his rear compatriot. "Bronk!? Is that you, brother?!" Bronk laughed, and all the other geese joined in as they moved closer. Peter quickly saw that their family colors matched those of his friend's--rich maroon; brilliant orange. Well, all except the rakish red of their business gear. "You always were the perceptive one, Tronk!" Bronk hollered back. Tronk ululated with delight. "Well I'll be plucked! I thought you'd given up migration, what with the songbird business plans!" "Oh, they're going strong--cargo is a booming field back in the mountains of Remex! In fact, let me introduce you to the genius who came up with the idea..." --- Old friends, new joys New songs in an old voice Black ink, color bright Tales by day and songs by night-- Oh, come with me to those Remex places, And hear the myths of her feathered races. #balladsofremex #OctoBoR #storytelling #fantasy #animals #canadagoose #tuftedtitmouse #illustration #art #illu #illustration #drawing #painting #artist #nature #natureartist #bird #birdartist #artistsoninstagram #practice #learning #watercolor #ink #pen #inkpen #mixedmedia #growth #kidsillustration #kidlit https://www.instagram.com/p/CUgHT7wLzaI/?utm_medium=tumblr

[virginiagreene]

Sang a sunrise song high in the sky Met a hen who liked the sound We had a great time for a night or two But in the end she didn't stick around The spring's long gone, And I'm all alone, Strumming my timberdoodle tune! I've seen all the snacks other fancy birds like Nothing's finer than a fresh earthworm Can't quite tell you what my favorite part is It's either the texture or the squirm Summer's done flown, And I'm on my own, Eating my timberdoodle stew! Soon as I see that red tinge of leaves Or feel that autumn breeze blow When the day gets short and the night gets long That's how I know it's time to go. Winter comes gray, But I'll be okay, Living my timberdoodle way. ---- #art #illu #illustration #drawing #painting #artist #nature #natureartist #bird #birdartist #artistsoninstagram #balladsofremex #bor #song #tune #americanwoodcock #timberdoodle #watercolor #ink #newfriends #patronsgettoseethescan #OctoBoR https://www.instagram.com/p/CUoHD76sk_a/?utm_medium=tumblr

[virginiagreene]

#sneakpeek #wip #BalladsofRemex #bor #OctoBoR #process #sketch #graphite #drawing #screechowl #easternscreechowl #art #illu #illustration #bird #birdartist #birdart https://www.instagram.com/p/CUsBtzgLyhB/?utm_medium=tumblr

[virginiagreene]

#experimenting #reverse #balladsofremex #bor #testpage #doodle #sketch #learning #watercolor #birdsfrommemory #maynotbeahundredpercentaccurate #carolinawren #bluejay #leaves #inkpen #mixedmedia https://www.instagram.com/p/CSZBQPrLIb_/?utm_medium=tumblr

[virginiagreene]

Bring me a slice of hick’ry nut bread Smeared with pokeberry jam, Spicebush tea sweetened with beetle juice And a whole mess a’ spring beauty yams! Next thing to get is a salamander steak Grilled with a blueberry glaze, Dandelion greens topped with candy roaster squash Dressed with walnut sauce and butterfly eggs! Dinner will be a juicy grub roast Soaked in persimmon stew, To finish it off, a fresh sassafras cake And if you’re nice to me I’ll share it with you. <3 — Sung (approximately) to the tune of “Boil ‘em Cabbage Down”. Inspired by my own recently-developed interest in foraging (these are all based on real wild things that either birds or people eat in North America), as well as a scientific journal article from the 40s (!) I found about female birdsong, about a female wood thrush in particular. Apparently she mostly sang in response to the male, but on occasion she would sing and get him going. Most websites I checked currently say females do not sing—but apparently we knew of female song over half a century ago! The female in the image above certainly does, with the help of her black-walnut-and-squirrel-bone banjo. #balladsofremex #ink #inktobird #art #song #birdsong #anactualballadofsorts #food #foraging #fun https://www.instagram.com/p/CGYkjVcDpwL/?igshid=xj1dgnxao71o

[virginiagreene]

Brumdadrum is now on Society6! At 30% off!! It's been awhile since I posted anything new, and I'm blown away at how many cool (and weird.......) objects I can put my art on now. There are the classic prints, tote bags, and bath mats (which once seemed strange), but now you can get travel mugs, clocks, side tables?? and more. Check the link in my bio and scroll down to see all the ways you can have Brumdadrum's positive vibes in your life! I'll be adding more pieces in the next week or so in anticipation of the holiday season. If there's a piece of mine you'd love to get on a set of coasters (or anything else really), comment below! (If anyone gets something, please let me know how the quality is. Thanks!!) #shamelessplug #artistsoninstagram #society6 #imightgetthetotehonestly #balladsofremex https://www.instagram.com/p/CHlM_bNDpXc/?igshid=1xa3k1adt4nz9

[virginiagreene]

a mossy rock or partridge pea a pinecone or a cedar tree-- there's always things to sing about so never let your song go out --- #inktober #inktobird #brumdadrum #ruffedgrouse #balladsofremex #song #smalljoys #partridgepea #inwhichvirginiafinallylearnssomenativeplants #nativeplants https://www.instagram.com/p/CF1xY1aD4LT/?igshid=1lq223gbbjdc8

[virginiagreene]

"If you do the dance just right, the worms will come to you--no matter how late you sleep in." --- #balladsofremex #inktobird #inktober #americanwoodcock #funkybird #wormdance https://www.instagram.com/p/CF52Q40D793/?igshid=178knog77jzkw

[virginiagreene]

Most vultures didn't bother much with songbirds, but Skroach had always found them amusing. So busy and so excitable! And so preoccupied with mammal's teeth--a component of their spellsinging, as Skroach understood. So when she passed over an old carcass and saw one of them wrestling with it fruitlessly, she decided to lend a bill. Maybe this small fellow would be able to explain something about his spellsong in return... --- #inktobird #inktober #daily #turkeyvulture #ink #chickadee #worldbuilding #balladsofremex #bor https://www.instagram.com/p/CF8dR8sDg9a/?igshid=ee5sm0t90fci

[virginiagreene]

"Nah, the mushroom isn't worth eating--but sometimes, there's a snack hiding inside."⠀ ---⠀ #morel #bird #carolinachickadee #snack #ink #balladsofremex #bor #art #illustration #madeupinsectlarvae #definitelyfoundbuggiesinthembefore https://www.instagram.com/p/CHqVmqrjGYu/?igshid=19vhz6cpqjr3b

[virginiagreene]

i'm not prickly 'cause i want to be it's just how i was made my spikes keep things from hurting me and danger far away so if you decide to get too close and reach amongst my thorns don't be surprised when you get stabbed-- for frankly, you were warned. --- #balladsofremex #BoR #ink #inktober #kettle #carolinawren #commongreenbrier #prickly https://www.instagram.com/p/CGNe1MXjwf2/?igshid=1eyjfqb69dw53

[virginiagreene]

Happy birthday, Dad! Thank you for instilling in me a love of books by reading to me from before I can remember. <3 While cardinal dads only read to their fledgies from astronomy books in Remex, in our reality they do take over much of the offspring duty once chicks are fledged! They also work hard to feed mom and kids while they're in the nest. Good bird dads! #inktobird #cardinal #balladsofremex #gooddad #reading #ink #spotofcolor #bigdipper https://www.instagram.com/p/CF_C8ILjaCb/?igshid=13mp3maau4u35

[virginiagreene]

"I'll be done in just a sec--I'm collecting textures for my reference library." --- #pleaseholdstill #BalladsofRemex #inktober #easternboxturtle #iliketurtles #brownink #ilikeit #winterwren #thescribesapprentice #collectingreference #charcoalrubbing #inktober2019 (at Purcellville, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3QQWn7DxsY/?igshid=1b6du0e970oxq

[virginiagreene]

Double posts incoming to make up for missed days! Funnily enough I have a bunch of stuff drawn up and ready to go... This is Trinkyr, the Eastern towhee soldier prior to his rescue by Brumdadrum. He's ready for battle! #inktober2019 #inktober #bor #BalladsofRemex #art #bird #illustration #ink #easterntowhee (at Charlottesville, Virginia) https://www.instagram.com/p/B3Wp6GVj8nz/?igshid=1vfhn3x894cer