Chris Baca posted on Pinterest
I have always loved swans. They just look so stately and elegant.
Found on Pinterest, no credit
Then I discovered some pretty cool things about them - like they mate for life;
and they are fiercely protective of their young.
Both parents care and protect their babies - who are called cygnets.
Georgeann Ward posted on Pinterest
Wild swans migrate for the winter, so you might see a group of them flying overhead. A group of swans is called a bevy. You would notice since they travel in groups of 100 or more!
Possibly Bewick’s Swans; David Asvitt posted on Pinterest
There are many different kinds of swans. The differences seem to be primarily in the color of the beak, or the feathers.
Black-necked swan
You can find swans in North America, South America, Africa, Asia, Australia, Oceania and the Artic.
UK courtesy of Freepik
Swans even have their own constellation! It’s named Cygnus and represents the mythical character Orpheus.
Here are few more examples of swan paper cuttings -
The swan we are most familiar with in North America is the mute swan. It is actually an invasive fowl brought here from Europe.
Our native swan is the trumpeter swan. It almost became extinct in the 20th century, but through dedicated conservation it has rebounded.
The Trumpeter swan has an all black face mask and beak.
Swans have been popular throughout history. As most things do, their popularity goes in and out of favor, but swans always seem to come back. Here are some household items that feature swans.
Vintage Abbot teapot
Circa 1806 cup
We can also find swans in architecture.
Drumcliff, County Sligo, Ireland
Swan jewelry can be lovely-
Ochira pearls; Pinterest
Graff jewelry designs; Pinterest
The elegant lines of a swan lend themselves to clothing fashion quite nicely. Here are some unique examples:
We find artists throughout the ages fascinated with swans as subject matter.
This next pattern could be cut from felt or paper-
Use these patterns for cross stitch, Diamond Dotz or beading-
Found on Pinterest
Here’s a wonderful pattern to make a pop-up card!
Soon you will have a bevy of swans!
I cannot write a blog about swans without mentioning the beautiful ballet
“Swan Lake”.
Svetlana Zakharova
Jurgita Dronina, The Het Nationale Ballet (Netherlands)
Perhaps you would like to draw your own cob (male swan) or pen (female swan).
Posted by Art Projects for Kids, Pinterest
Posted by Art Projects for Kids on Pinterest
Swans can have a wing span of almost 10 feet and fly up to 50 mph.
Wild swans live anywhere from 12 - 20 years.
Look around and discover a few swans tucked into your world. Who knows where you might find a swan or two?
Button Folk Art
Antique book cover
I have had so much fun finding swans for you! As always when I research for a blog, I have also learned new things. Thanks for coming along on the ride with me!
‘Til next time,
inkspired
KKloberdans on Pinterest
A few of my resources:
Pinterest
The Graphic Fairy
Wikipedia.org
nwf.org
a-zanimals.com
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