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Some stuff from Morroco ! (1 Viewer)

That's it! I'm saving for a Morocco trip now!

:-O Well Nick I'll be right there with you. I'm wanting to get back out there
again to get some more material as its a pretty inspiring place.

I have a thing about desert landscapes I think. Probably cos of the
complete contrast of where I live.
glad you liked the Hoopoe Lark sketches. Probably end up doing
both versions in the end or maybe a composit again like the
Moussiers Redstart.
 
Here's a little study from one of the Hoopoe Lark sketches.

it was a bit of an experiment really as I did it on canvas panel.
Not that happy with it, but thought i'd post it anyway!


canvas is a tough thing to paint on for me cos I'm not
that delicate when puting the underpainting in so I usually
end up denting it so this is why I wanted to try
a canvas panel. Its got too much tooth for my liking. I might
try, maybe stretching belgium linen canvas over a board and see
how I get on with that.

If that does'nt work I'll stick to good old mdf primed and sanded.
 

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Here's a little study from one of the Hoopoe Lark sketches.

it was a bit of an experiment really as I did it on canvas panel.
Not that happy with it, but thought i'd post it anyway!

Hi Andrew

For an experiment - it is a good painting.

I would be happy and proud if it was me that painted that - lovely work!!

As you say, there is room for improvement and practice/trying different materials - is the way forward here. ;)

Personally, I would say that you are very accurate so far there.

Well done

:t: :t:


Peewit
 
excellent light and tone, thoroughly agree that canvas is a difficult support to paint on for detailed results.
 
If I could get results half as good as that on canvas I'd be a very happy man! I'll second Nick's comment too, canvas somehow doesnt seen to suit detail. I keep trying though, and you definately should!

Woody
 
Fantastic Sketches of a great bird. Spent a week around Agadir ten years ago and spent most of my time hiking around the atlas mountains. Can only second your opinion on the place, incredible birding in mind blowing scenery. a lot of highlights, particularily remember Mousiers Redstarts, my first Black Shouldered Kite, Wheatears of many species...al great birds, Audoins Gulls and fantastic waders and flamingoes amongst others! Would return in a heartbeat, October or April there must be rather special....
Look forward to the painting.
 
If I could get results half as good as that on canvas I'd be a very happy man!
Woody
Erm - what he said.
your knowledge of your subject and technical brilliance marry together in a thrilling way, Andrew - wonderful sense of depth and lovely rich, earthy tones. Just ace!
 
Would return in a heartbeat, October or April there must be rather special....
Look forward to the painting.[/QUOTE]

There's an idea, a Wildlife Art Forum trip to Morrocco for a week sketching and painting at some stage in the future...;)

Just a thought...
 
Hi
This is the first time i've looked at this Thread and i'm hooked!

The Redstarts are incredible and can I just thank you!?!
I now know how to draw wings that are not sharp!

A real Inspiration

Zac
 
thanks Zac. I hope to up date it as soon as pos . I'm trying to finish some
pieces that are relevent to the thread. I hoped other people might put any
material they have produced from the region on to might make it a bit
more interesting.

with regard to the wings thing, I'm glad its helped. I remember doing my birds
with every detail put in on the wings and became more and more
disatisfied with the results. It can, if over done! look too wooden and make the
bird feel like its just hanging there. Of course its not always the case so you have
to feel your way through it a bit.
I remember being at your age and marveling at the likes of Robert Bateman
etc and trying to work out how they perfect certain aspects of there work.
you get so focused on certain things you like about a particular Artists work
that you don't notice your own style developing.
Just keep at it Zac and one day we will all be marveling at your style
and freshness.
 
Here's another little offering to try and keep this thread from dying
whilst I work on the new paintings from morroco.
this was done a while back.

Male Barbary Falcon with Creasted Lark.
 

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That is nice! Brings back memories of one I saw in Lanzarote. I don't know how you lanage to keep that detail yet keep so much light and life in it.
 
Here's another little offering to try and keep this thread from dying
whilst I work on the new paintings from morroco.
this was done a while back.

Male Barbary Falcon with Creasted Lark.

Hi Andrew

I say, that is one beautiful painting, and the detail is superb.

That is something to feel proud about.

Love it :t:
 
Well for goodness sake, wish (s)he'd just get on and eat it rather than standing on it like it's some kind of trophy, poor Lark .... Oops .... Sorry Andy, got carried away by the marginally disturbing aspect of Raw Nature there ... Now I know the Lark will never be eaten, and the Falcon will never again fly because it's just a few seconds of life, perfectly captured, masterfully rendered, just one moment frozen for all eternity!
 
I realise that you are, perhaps, trying to escape the tag of 'raptor artist' a bit, but your raptors are simply masterful. Saying that, everything else I've ever seen of yours has been masterful too... Damit! ;)

Woody
 
Never seen Barbary falcon. I'm not sure I have to now after seeing this wonderful painting. Superb.
Steve
 
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