And here he is: that famous partridge in the pear tree, based on a medieval tapestry of some sort. There are your “12 Days” birds, with plenty of time to spare before Epiphany. Plenty of time. It’s a beauty, too. I used metallic gold paint for the background, which is more luminous and reflective than it appears in this scan.

I’m doing 30 original works this month. The theme for December is birds. All kinds of birds.

30 original pieces, and yes, they’re for sale. And they’re affordable: $99, which includes free first-class shipping. You can order on my Etsy store by clicking here. Check this blog every day (or the Etsy store) to see the new one. Each one will be 5″ by 7″ on sturdy illustration board.

Last month’s theme was food and drink, this month it’s birds. Any other themes you’d suggest?