JTMB
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Varied Thrush Sketches
Happy New Year to everyone!
Thanks Ken and Gaby!
Here are twelve sketches of Varied Thrushes in different positions and angles done from videos I took during a recent snowstorm. As a result of the snow, the birds looked more round and chunky even than normal, as they were all fluffed up to stay warm. Also, no feet were showing due to the snow, and rather than invent them from memory, I just drew what was there.
There is my usual mix of results here, but overall I felt pretty good about the results. Except for the most forward-facing bird who must have some genetic abnormality with the placement and spacing of the eyes (couldn't have been the rendering...:-O). And a couple who could have had a little bit more variation in their overall shape (too perfectly round).
Anyway, here they are - comments and suggestions always appreciated.
Happy New Year to everyone!
Thanks Ken and Gaby!
Here are twelve sketches of Varied Thrushes in different positions and angles done from videos I took during a recent snowstorm. As a result of the snow, the birds looked more round and chunky even than normal, as they were all fluffed up to stay warm. Also, no feet were showing due to the snow, and rather than invent them from memory, I just drew what was there.
There is my usual mix of results here, but overall I felt pretty good about the results. Except for the most forward-facing bird who must have some genetic abnormality with the placement and spacing of the eyes (couldn't have been the rendering...:-O). And a couple who could have had a little bit more variation in their overall shape (too perfectly round).
Anyway, here they are - comments and suggestions always appreciated.