Though I didn't have much time left when I got home from the office last night, I made this first attempt at capturing the ruby-crowned kinglet in my sketchbook.My eye is not yet acquainted with its shapes. This is one of the things about art that is so intimate and engaging. You see differently as you attempt to capture a subject. You begin to notice spacial relationships, size, shape, color nuances. I have not tried sketching these smaller birds, so first comes the practice. The eye and the beak are so important in capturing the beauty of the kinglet.
So here's my first attempt. I'll practice sketching it a few more times and then give it a whirl on watercolor paper.
Your first attempt is right on Vickie. Looking forward to seeing the piece on watercolor. Your inspiring me to move forward with my own bird sketches.
ReplyDeleteIt's beautiful! Wish I could do that - I have to be satisfied with digital painting - to which I am addicted!
ReplyDeleteOh my, how lovely! What wonderful talent you have. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful sketch, Vickie.
ReplyDeleteI am very keen to learn to draw. I have just not put the time to do it. I wish you were here to give me some lessons!
BTW, this bird looks very much like the female of our Pied Bushchat.
How nice of you to show us how the process works. In my own attempts at art I have discovered the same thing. Though I know a bird, I have to go back and learn the details that make up the whole of the subject. I am constantly learning. Your sketches are far better than my finsihed products! Very nice. Lynne of Hastybrook told me she came to visit. I am so glad. I told her about your vulture paintings and photos because she loves them so. Your Kinglet sketch is so sweet. I think you have captured its essence.
ReplyDeletewow...very beautiful. you are quite talented with camera and pen. :) how wonderful!
ReplyDeleteVery Cute.
ReplyDeleteIt's just wonderful, Vickie!
ReplyDeleteMarie