The robins nesting in our garden are always taking a close interest at whatever we are up to, waiting for each worm to be unearthed and, since they’re always pretty vocal whilst they’re sat watching us, I’m sure they’re telling us to get a move on and uncover some more! I find robins quite comforting and uplifting little birds, even though they are usually being quite bossy; I remember gardening with my great uncle when I was growing up and one would often land on the garden fork handle to watch us, so now they remind me of him. However, the robin featured here, was sitting fluffed up on the edge of a riverbank, on an icy cold winter day at Glendalough, Ireland; a vivid burnt-red tinged fluffball amongst the stark bare branched shrubs and overgrazed grass, calmly watching the world go by, whilst the freezing cold water of the Poulanass river raced over the rocks in front of him with the ruins of the monastery in the valley just beyond. I recreated this chap using carefully selected, mono-printed, textured and recycled papers which I have cut, shaped, inlaid and slotted together to fit like a tightly fitting mosaic or tiled floor.
Robin Coaster
Product Code: 2567-90CO
Artify your morning cuppa, workplace brew or evening tipple! This glossy hardboard coaster has been reproduced from one of my original recycled and textured inlaid paper marquetry pieces featuring a robin seen in Ireland, although we have robins nesting in our garden too. Inspired from what I see in my garden, on my field work, travels and from life experiences, I work only from photographs that I have taken or sketches that I have made in the field. This coaster will withstand the hottest of brews or the coldest of cocktails and is easy to care for; simply wipe it clean with a cloth.
Ideal for: Anyone who loves garden birds, bird spotting, British birds, wildlife, nature, gardening, collecting coasters, art.
Coasters are made from a combination of 90% hardboard with 10% sawmill wood fibre waste making them very sturdy and robust. Finished with a stunning glossy coating, slightly bevelled edges and rounded corners, these coasters are easy care; simply wipe them clean with a damp cloth to keep them looking brand new! Recyclable. Coasters are sold individually (unless specified as part of a collection) and are boxed in a plain brown postal box for shipping. Coasters are not gift boxed unless this option has been selected.
90x90mm (approximately 3.54x3.54”) & about 3.4mm (0.13”) thick.
Buy 4 or more single coasters and receive a bulk buy discount
Buy 4 or more coasters and receive a discount per coaster. The coasters can be of any design, so you can mix and match as many different coaster designs as you want. Your discount will be applied on the Checkout page. Offer does not apply to sets of 4 as the discount has already been applied to them.