New field studies (6 Viewers)

[mark richards]

another fantastic Bic moment....mark.

 

[Bigshent]

Its about time you contacted BIC for a sponsorship, each one a masterpiece in my eyes B

 

[JTMB]

More great drawings - we've all come to expect no less, of course! The moray reminded me of the first time I saw a very large one while snorkeling in Hawaii for the first time, having grown up landlocked and not much of a swimmer. Very intimidating at the time. My wife (born and raised in Hawaii and used to all manner of sea critters) had a good laugh at my expense when she saw my reaction. (They're shy and won't hurt you unless you stick your hands right into their hiding spot - or so she claims!)

 

[spizaetos]

Its a pleasure to hear how a sketch helps to recall back such memories John!
I spend my morning in the zoo,focusing again on primates, and returned home with this watercolour in my bag..Lowland gorilla portrait painted only in brush without pencil preliminary..

 

[joroco]

Its a pleasure to hear how a sketch helps to recall back such memories John!
I spend my morning in the zoo,focusing again on primates, and returned home with this watercolour in my bag..Lowland gorilla portrait painted only in brush without pencil preliminary..

Stunning. I have tried a few times now with no pencil lines just straight on with the paint with reasonable results, nothing compared to that though Your zoo trips bring back so interesting pictures, looking forward to seeing more, even your failed drawings if you do any?

 

[spizaetos]

Thank you John! Since you mentioned the failed drawings there have been several posted in the recent past, and yes, even today there were a couple of them , and here they are..

Paschalis

 

[Bigshent]

Fantastic field painting. I also love the second failed one, how this can this be a fail, so few brush strokes and paint and its instantly recognisable as Gorilla B

 

[mattybohan]

those are some fantastic gorillas!

 

[JTMB]

Striking portrait of the gorilla!

 

[spizaetos]

Always grateful for your comments!
I`m trying to visit the zoo as often as I can in order to keep me in form, it is obvious that sketching and painting from life helps to get better and better.. Today was such an other
day, and since I was succeed last time with a difficult modell like a Gorilla I tried my luck with an other much more cooperative to paint-a Rhinoceros Iguana. Just like in the case of Gorilla a complete "bruch" painting without pencil preliminary...
In addition a resting "Agile" Wallaby, Bic pen.

Paschalis

 

[mark richards]

I cannot believe how good you are....I thought that the Iguana was a photo in the thumb-nail...:t:

 

[solitaryVSong]

I cannot believe how good you are....I thought that the Iguana was a photo in the thumb-nail...:t:

Amazing as always!

 

[spizaetos]

Let me express my gratitude to all fo you with the latest "harvest" from my visit to the zoo today morning..failed attempts included. Mississippi Alligator, Fishing cat.

Paschalis

 

[Bigshent]

Oh my word how good is the fishing cat. great failures too as your failures would be most folks triumphs Missed the lizard water colour, Stunning

 

[tbbilbo]

You, sir, are a virtuoso with the pen. Bravo on all these wonderful sketches.

 

[buzzard12]

Remarkable biro drawings, the fishing cat is simply wonderful, intent and focused...

The earlier gorilla sketches are tremendous...

 

[ARTHUR BISHOP]

Some lovely sketching here Paschalis

 

[spizaetos]

One more Bic study from today morning in the Munich zoo..A Young male Lion sitting..

Paschalis

 

[mattybohan]

that fishing cat is incredible. Its a very lively treatment.

 

[solitaryVSong]

that fishing cat is incredible. Its a very lively treatment.

Always a pleasure to see these.