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Strandman

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• Mar 20, 2011

• #201

Dave B said:

Dragged out of the gutter on Page 3, dusted off and here we are again - my bimonthly offering!

I feel I am making some progress with the tablet, being helped greatly by more and more amazing work now viewable online. This was the style I was aiming for with this one - not there yet. How I wish I could spend an hour looking over Mr Rodriguez' shoulder!

I will probably tinker with the tails - but not today. Any other suggestions gratefully received.

Dave

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they look brilliant

intriguing to compare them to the Rodrigues you link to- his blue n azure tits in that link have that very strong drawn outline all the way round which I must confess I find a slight distraction: whereas in yours by comparison the drawn outline is softer or absent which I reckon puts yours ahead..

 

Dave B

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• Mar 22, 2011

• #202

ed keeble said:

they look brilliant

intriguing to compare them to the Rodrigues you link to- his blue n azure tits in that link have that very strong drawn outline all the way round which I must confess I find a slight distraction: whereas in yours by comparison the drawn outline is softer or absent which I reckon puts yours ahead..

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That's interesting! The outline you mention was specifically one of the tips I picked up from the Rodriguez birds and I incorporated it for the first time - it definitely helps to bring the bird away from the page. I especially like the way he conveys feather detail, and that's a technique I am still working on.

Thanks for the encouraging comments one and all!

Dave

 

Woody

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• Mar 22, 2011

• #203

These do look great.

I know how tricky the tablet can be so I can appreciate the skill that goes into creating stuff like this and you are to be applauded for making it do what you want it to and ending up with a high quality illustration.

The key thing for me is that the words 'computer' or 'digital' don't need inserting; it's simply high quality illustration.

Mike

 

JTMB

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• Mar 23, 2011

• #204

Wonderful set of birds!

 

Dave B

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• Jun 10, 2011

• #205

They're birds Jim, but not as we'd paint 'em!

I took a set of pics of Short-tailed Shearwaters underwater yesterday (they being underwater, not I!). Thought some of them looked a bit like cave paintings and therefore might qualify as 'art'!

A few more on my blog...

Dave

 

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phil baber

Clipped Wing

• Jun 10, 2011

• #206

Welcome back to your thread Dave!

Love underwater bird shots. These have an abstract sense to them, as the Shearwater's form "morphs" out into the waves and rivulets. Nice!

 

Lykos

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• Jun 10, 2011

• #207

wow...never see that

 

Dave B

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• Jul 6, 2011

• #208

Just back from a few days in Sabah, where the highlight was a pre-dawn Chestnut-capped Thrush on the trail. Too dark for a photo, so had to resort to doing a ... what was it called ... oh yes, a field sketch! Here it is tidied up and tablet-ized!

 

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timwootton

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• Jul 6, 2011

• #209

That's really lovely; atmospheric and characterful. More - please.
The shearwater pics are something else - food for thought here and bags of potential.

 

Dave B

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• Jul 6, 2011

• #210

timwootton said:

That's really lovely; atmospheric and characterful. More - please.
The shearwater pics are something else - food for thought here and bags of potential.

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Thanks Tim,

Later in the day I reworked it and made the bird smaller... I think I prefer this version!

Dave

 

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timwootton

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• Jul 6, 2011

• #211

The light and mood here is somewhat reminiscent of Arthur Rackham - I like the diminutive bird in that cavernous and enveloping background - smart!

 

Hor Kee

Penang birder

• Jul 6, 2011

• #212

Happy birthday Dave! You never run out of ways to inspire us

 

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username

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• Jul 6, 2011

• #213

Any chance of 'lightening up' that Chesnut Capped Thrush pic Dave...?

On my monitor it seems very dark...[maybe my PC's knackered]...? :smoke:

Just been checking your blog out...very nice indeed...[enjoyed the underwater shearwater shots]...:t:

I must get back to Sabah one day....[if only to have another crack at Giant Pitta]....

All the best...!

http://username-beast.blogspot.com/

 

Dave B

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• Jul 7, 2011

• #214

username said:

Any chance of 'lightening up' that Chesnut Capped Thrush pic Dave...?

On my monitor it seems very dark...[maybe my PC's knackered]...? :smoke:

Just been checking your blog out...very nice indeed...[enjoyed the underwater shearwater shots]...:t:

I must get back to Sabah one day....[if only to have another crack at Giant Pitta]....

All the best...!

http://username-beast.blogspot.com/

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It could be your monitor, but the pic really is dark - as was the bird when I saw it in the gloom. I wanted to convey that impression in the pic - just the white belly and contrasting dark throat and flank spots stood out. I could barely make out the crown colour at all.

You should certainly come back again - that pitta is waiting for you!

I'll go for something brighter next time!

Thanks

dave

 

Dave B

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• Jul 7, 2011

• #215

Hor Kee said:

Happy birthday Dave! You never run out of ways to inspire us

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Thanks Hor Kee!

 

phil baber

Clipped Wing

• Jul 7, 2011

• #216

Nice job Dave. Simple and effective.