Des's Doodlings (1 Viewer)

desgreene

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• Apr 15, 2008

• #81

Thanks guys.

I'm dreaming up a composition for a Sardinian Warbler in an olive tree next. Wish me luck!

Cheers,
Des.

 

nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• Apr 20, 2008

• #82

smashing firecrest! they're such gorgeous birds!

 

desgreene

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• May 2, 2008

• #83

Not had anything to post for a bit, but my my Sardinian is finally done!

 

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desgreene

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• May 2, 2008

• #84

Just trying another photo. First one seems a bit odd. Maybe harsh light.

 

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nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• May 2, 2008

• #85

very mediterranean, fits in perfectly with the gorgeous day we've been having here.

 

ARTHUR BISHOP

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• May 2, 2008

• #86

A lovely pic Des

 

desgreene

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• May 13, 2008

• #87

These are a few sketches of garden visitors over the weekend. I've been a bit reluctant to post them owing to the superb quality of some of the sketches posted on other threads recently.

But, this is supposed to be a "warts and all" thread, so I can get advice and chart my progress (if any!!), so here goes....

 

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ARTHUR BISHOP

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• May 13, 2008

• #88

These are super sketches Des. You have got the character spot on.
My old woody likes sitting in the bird bath like yours.
Keep them coming

 

nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• May 13, 2008

• #89

yes, these are good, the only thing that might be lacking is confidence (the style of the line shows hesitance) - this will come with more practice. Looking forward to seeing more.

 

Woody

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• May 13, 2008

• #90

nickderry said:

yes, these are good, the only thing that might be lacking is confidence (the style of the line shows hesitance) - this will come with more practice. Looking forward to seeing more.

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I'd go along with Nick's comments. Keep on drawing and remember, it's only paper, let go a bit and free up your lines. "Use the force Des"! :t:

Mike

 

desgreene

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• Jun 15, 2008

• #91

Ages since I've had time to do anything (but have been checking out all the excellent work posted on other threads).

Here's a Kingfisher acrylic I've done over the weekend. As ever, any hints and suggestions welcome!

 

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timwootton

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• Jun 15, 2008

• #92

Yes that really is a cracker Des! (And I can't believe I didn't comment on the other work posted - although we were in turmoil for a while and without t'internet) Lovely drawings and a super Sardy. Congrats on the artwork and congrats on the promo!

 

ARTHUR BISHOP

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• Jun 15, 2008

• #93

Thats a lovely kingy Des

 

desgreene

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• Jun 16, 2008

• #94

Cheers guys. It's going to be presented to my Ma in law, who has a thing about Kingfishers (well who doesn't!).

 

timwootton

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• Jun 16, 2008

• #95

She'll be delighted. Really lovely!

 

Woody

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• Jun 16, 2008

• #96

Bright and jewel like, just like the real thing. I love painting kingfishers so much that I've bought two pots of extra bright colours especially for the job!

Mike

 

desgreene

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• Jun 16, 2008

• #97

Woody said:

Bright and jewel like, just like the real thing. I love painting kingfishers so much that I've bought two pots of extra bright colours especially for the job!

Mike

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Would love to hear what Kingy colours you use Mike.

I think my orange was made up from, Brilliant Red and Bright Yellow, and the blue was Pthalo Blue, a bit of Cobalt Blue and White.

 

Woody

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• Jun 16, 2008

• #98

The two specials I use are Liquitex concentrated medium viscosity colours. Turquoise green (Pthalocyanine green) and Brilliant blue (pthalocyanine blue). They are so so strong that just a touch goes a very long way so they are to be handled with care but the green in particular is very useful for kingfishers. Just about hopeless for anything else of course!

Mike

 

desgreene

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• Jun 16, 2008

• #99

Cheers Mike. Just had a look back in your gallery at some Kingfishers. If they're done with the colours you mentioned it's certainly a good recommendation.

Particularly love the Spixworth one. The bird, the log, the water...the lot!

 

nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• Jun 16, 2008

• #100

gorgeous sparkling colours, love it.