Superstition – IF
November 18, 2007 IF, digital illos
Wishing on a Robin | Digital
The theme is ‘Superstition’ over at Illustration Friday (IF).
Definition
Superstition: an irrational, but usually deep-seated belief in the magical effects of a specific action or ritual, especially in the likelihood that good or bad luck will result from performing it. Source: Encarta Dictionary
A wish made upon seeing the first robin in spring will come true – but only if you complete the wish before the robin flies away. Some believe that the robin will not be chased by a cat. It is also believed that whatever you do to a robin you will suffer the same tragedy. If a Robin flying in through an open window or tapping on the window, it’s a sign of death being present. Breaking their eggs will result in something valuable of your own being broken. To see a robin sheltering in the branches of a tree indicates that rain is on the way, whilst to see one chirping on an open branch indicates that fine weather is imminent.
Comments (39)
Lovely!!
Thanks Heartful Blogger!
This is a beauty Emila! I thought this was a fun prompt this week. It’s interesting to see what people chose. I love your robin and the flowers in her hair
Oh…I bought 2 of your cards on GCU. I love them
Thanks Laurel! Yes, it was fun reading and viewing other artists’ works. They are all great! Yours is superb!
And thank you for purchasing the cards! I love you!
love your work! this is so sweet. love the fat little robin
Thanks Claudine!
So pretty!
Thanks Jade!
Thanks for sharing. I din know that much about Robin until now
:)
Love the flower on the gal’s hair, so sweet ;p
Hi Janice! I didn’t know too, I’ve searched for the info just for this topic. Thanks for looking!
Really cute!
Thanks Nicole!
This is such a beautiful illustration, I really like the simplicity of the flat colour.
Thank you Michelle!
Lovely illustration. Love it very much & thanks for sharing the info.
Thank you Takfenglili!
Great illustration, as always.. That robin is super cute!
Thanks Syura! I love the fat robin too!
Hi Emila, I love the pink flowers, look so real to me! Good job!
Thanks Marzie!
looks like emila sitting in the tree!
lovely composition
and interesting facts… thankyou..
Thanks Janice!
She looks so blissfully relaxed.
Very pretty!
Thanks Angela!
Nice work … I love it!
Thank you Christoph!
Lovely, Emila… I love that story behind the illustration! I am not sure if I have seen Robin before.. I know Robin Hood though…
Lovely work emila!
Very sweet and beautiful! Emila, you are a very favorite of mine in the art and blog world!
Thanks for sharing about the robins; I find it very interesting. Your illo is very nice as usual. The robin really great and I also like the leaves and branches.
Gorgeous! I love how you do eyes. This has such a playful, fun, youthful quality.
Hi Emila, This is so cute, I love the robin superstition. My Grandmother who is from Italy also use to say the same thing about a bird (not necessarily a robin) flying in a window, meant the death of someone.
Gorgeous illustration as always, I especially love the level of detail in the surroundings and the peaceful feeling of it all. You are fabulous!
very tranquil scene
Great work with this one! I love it!
really? old folks superstitions only rite.. but love the drawing.. very nice..
Powerful jugak Robin ni ya.