In some regions, the first appearance of American Robins is celebrated as a harbinger of Spring. My experience in the Pacific Northwest is that Robins can be spotted (and heard) almost everywhere and in all seasons—must be the mild climate on the coast. The subject of this painting was spotted and photographed in November. I was attracted to color coordination of bird and leaves, and I tried to keep the setting direct and loose while reserving detail for the rendering of the bird,