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One Christmas several years ago, I began writing a nonsensical murder mystery quite out of the blue. I suppose it was something like an affectionate parody of Agatha Christie; except that it was full of aristocratic pigeons...

Yes, it is excessively silly, as many watchers have doubtless come to expect. But after all, I have to conjure up these trivial soufflés to counteract the sad truth of my unhappy existence somehow. ;)

I never did finish the story and have long since mislaid what there was of the manuscript. Just as well. During a small tidy-up, I've unearthed a few sketches I made of some of the principal characters, and this was the most complete of the small set. In fact, it was because I wanted the chance to draw some very extravagant or unusual breeds of fancy pigeons that the story was conceived at all. I forget how long ago this was now, but it was at some point between 2003-05.

Operetta buffs may enjoy my purloining of the names of this pair (who are lovers, as though you hadn't guessed) from Johann Strauss II's Die Fledermaus.
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*Arahiriel Nov 14, 2011  Professional General Artist
I just LOVE them! :love:
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~xia0ting Aug 2, 2011
i think this is absolutely gorgeous :3
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*ReplicantAngel Jul 25, 2011
Hehe. Most interesting pigeons I've seen in a long time! I love how Miss Rosalinde's feathers come down like a gown, and his expression of devotion. And I have to say that the story is definitely not one that you'd normally find on any bookshelf - very intriguing, and perfect for drawing lovely birds. :giggle:

:heart: for Die Fledermaus - my favorite operetta!
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~padawansguide Jul 18, 2011
I love these! But then I have a thing for pigeons ever since we did a science/art project for work about change over time, that had to do with pigeons. :-)
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~Comacold Jul 11, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
Charming :aww:
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~accidentlyonpurpose Jul 8, 2011
so beautiful you draw so well :heart:
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*Himmapaan Jul 9, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
Thank you!
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Mood: Love ~LunaBinckoski Jul 6, 2011
No.. tu eres... tu arte es definitivamente no puedo describirlo, mira los ojos del palomo por amor de dios... increíble
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~Sir-Pumpkinhead Jul 3, 2011  Hobbyist General Artist
I can't imagine the murder mystery novel with pigeon characters :o but, then again, I'm sure it'd be an awesome and interesting read, both, for the subject and because you wrote it :)

I certainly hope you write something, if not that novel, maybe something else, like short stories or thoughts. I'm quite certain you have the sensibility for writing :nod:
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*pallanoph Jul 1, 2011  Professional Traditional Artist
Oh, how I love pigeons... I know just a bit about the various breeds (for instance, I recognized what these two were pretty quickly) but I also like spotting strange patterns and color morphs while out in the city. I particularly enjoy seeing the red ones. :D
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