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Published: 2012-10-26 04:01:34 +0000 UTC; Views: 2491; Favourites: 234; Downloads: 29
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Description I have been meaning to draw a Kea for a while, but wasn't sure I'd be able to portray them quite right. Let me know any thoughts you may have!

The Kea is a parrot, although to most people it probably wouldn't look like one. They're native to New Zealand, often found in forested or alpine areas, and they're famous for being pesky little vandals. It's not uncommon for them to destroy parts of cars and steal human belongings. Interestingly, they're also omnivores, and although it's not uncommon for parrots to eat bugs, Keas have been known to attack full-sized mammals. Their beak isn't that sharp looking for nothing!

This was done in colored pencil as usual, probably took around eight hours total. I am not the best with inanimate objects, if you couldn't tell But I am working on it. The snow is paint


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Comments: 108

artesora [2013-06-11 07:12:43 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing! The colours are especially gorgeous, they really look like jewels in amongst the duller feathers, and are really the redeeming part of the kea Plus I love the snow, it really gives the drawing a feeling of spontaneity and movement. Beautiful job!

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KristynJanelle In reply to artesora [2013-07-01 23:29:31 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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dragonis-7 [2012-11-30 13:22:16 +0000 UTC]

hahaha, this is a funny one. This bird looks so cute you can't be angry at him for long as he's stealing one of your things. ^_^

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KristynJanelle In reply to dragonis-7 [2012-11-30 19:25:22 +0000 UTC]

Hehe thanks

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TeaPhotography [2012-11-10 01:35:27 +0000 UTC]

What beautiful work!

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KristynJanelle In reply to TeaPhotography [2012-11-10 01:43:26 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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philippeL [2012-11-07 18:00:59 +0000 UTC]

Magnificent!

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KristynJanelle In reply to philippeL [2012-11-07 20:34:37 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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RebeccaBrogden [2012-11-02 14:27:44 +0000 UTC]

This deviation has been featured here: [link]

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KristynJanelle In reply to RebeccaBrogden [2012-11-02 18:33:51 +0000 UTC]

Awesome, thank you!

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plumita1 [2012-10-31 01:52:30 +0000 UTC]

Compliments for this excellent work. It is so beautiful, I really love it so much...and...I love those little vandals

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KristynJanelle In reply to plumita1 [2012-10-31 04:50:10 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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TaniaAV [2012-10-30 13:37:27 +0000 UTC]

your fantastic artwork has been featured in [link]

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KristynJanelle In reply to TaniaAV [2012-10-30 18:12:39 +0000 UTC]

Aww thank you very much

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TaniaAV In reply to KristynJanelle [2012-10-30 18:44:31 +0000 UTC]

you're welcome

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Valkyriestears [2012-10-29 12:05:20 +0000 UTC]

I adore keas and this is beautiful!

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KristynJanelle In reply to Valkyriestears [2012-10-29 17:56:46 +0000 UTC]

Me too, thank you

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SilentAsShadows [2012-10-28 18:48:36 +0000 UTC]

Hahahaha I love these birds, they have SUCH a personality to them!

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KristynJanelle In reply to SilentAsShadows [2012-10-28 19:05:25 +0000 UTC]

They really do!

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iksaxophone [2012-10-28 14:32:31 +0000 UTC]

Wow. Jaw dropping detail. That eight hours certainly paid off.

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KristynJanelle In reply to iksaxophone [2012-10-28 19:05:32 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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BlueWingArtist [2012-10-28 10:37:59 +0000 UTC]

awesome painting, i didn't knew this kind of parrot before! But it looks interesting with the snow!

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KristynJanelle In reply to BlueWingArtist [2012-10-28 19:06:00 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! Yeah they're not as frequently heard of because people don't really own them as pets

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akcattykit [2012-10-27 20:18:12 +0000 UTC]

Nice work!

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KristynJanelle In reply to akcattykit [2012-10-27 22:03:47 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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akcattykit In reply to KristynJanelle [2012-10-27 22:05:43 +0000 UTC]

You're very welcome!

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philosophyofdeath [2012-10-27 08:14:17 +0000 UTC]

you're one of my favourite artists: top 3

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KristynJanelle In reply to philosophyofdeath [2012-10-27 17:14:36 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Silver-Rook [2012-10-27 04:14:10 +0000 UTC]

I love Keas! I saw a documentary on them once, very interesting little birds!

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KristynJanelle In reply to Silver-Rook [2012-10-27 05:25:21 +0000 UTC]

Yes they are!

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Dustywallpaper [2012-10-27 02:15:54 +0000 UTC]

Mean bird stealing snow! Jk XD Love it!

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KristynJanelle In reply to Dustywallpaper [2012-10-27 05:25:29 +0000 UTC]

Hahaha nice! Thanks!

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Criswolf01 [2012-10-27 00:05:29 +0000 UTC]

Great Job!!

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KristynJanelle In reply to Criswolf01 [2012-10-27 00:31:29 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Teavian [2012-10-26 23:47:08 +0000 UTC]

This looks amazing! I really love the details in the feathers and the snow. I also really like the pocketwatch in there, it's a nice addition!

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KristynJanelle In reply to Teavian [2012-10-27 00:31:25 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Teavian In reply to KristynJanelle [2012-10-29 18:07:49 +0000 UTC]

You're welcome~!

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NickRileyArt [2012-10-26 22:04:57 +0000 UTC]

Great snow effect!!! fantastic as always!

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KristynJanelle In reply to NickRileyArt [2012-10-26 22:20:12 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Jarredsart [2012-10-26 21:36:38 +0000 UTC]

love the atmosphere great piece!

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KristynJanelle In reply to Jarredsart [2012-10-26 22:20:17 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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Jarredsart In reply to KristynJanelle [2012-10-26 22:47:07 +0000 UTC]

Welcome ^_^

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xXShiningstar [2012-10-26 19:37:32 +0000 UTC]

It's so beautiful! The colors look really great and the snow brightens the whole picture!
Yeah you have to watch out for them when you go to the mountains- they stalk the parking lots and go for the rubber on the cars- puncture wheels, rip off windscreen wipers and wreck anything they can reach!

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KristynJanelle In reply to xXShiningstar [2012-10-26 19:47:18 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!
Aww what trouble makers x) I think they're adorable but I don't think I'd like dealing with them. I do love my car.

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DIUC [2012-10-26 16:32:56 +0000 UTC]

OMG, I love the colors in her (his?) wings! So pretty

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KristynJanelle In reply to DIUC [2012-10-26 18:59:08 +0000 UTC]

Me too, thank you!

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DIUC In reply to KristynJanelle [2012-10-27 16:58:26 +0000 UTC]

As always, no prob

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artfromtheheart92 [2012-10-26 16:25:49 +0000 UTC]

Nice job! I think it kind of looks like a cross between a hawk and a parrot.

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KristynJanelle In reply to artfromtheheart92 [2012-10-26 18:59:19 +0000 UTC]

They sort of do!

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artfromtheheart92 In reply to KristynJanelle [2012-10-26 19:00:53 +0000 UTC]

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