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  1. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    I've only ever seen osprey once; A distant(ish) fly-by at Elmley. I can't imagine how good it would be to know of a regular spot for them. Fantastic fieldwork that really shows off your knowledge of the birds of prey. Mike
  2. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    As ever your fieldwork is astounding. Stags are perfect as they are, your painting style is traditional at its core so the variation on conventions like the centred stag with full rack on view, (Ohh er missus!), is absolutely the right thing to do IMHO. Mike
  3. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Knocking back the rock a couple of stops has made a huge difference to th look of this one. It's added depth and freed the flying bird, good call! Mike
  4. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Tame - No. I like the 'on the edge' feel, it's almost as though the birds are jostling forwards and the one at the front is going to get pushed off before long. If I had to make a comment I would say that the slightly overcast weather conditions could put some potential buyers off? Whatever...
  5. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Fantastic puffin study sheets Andy, plenty of material to work up there. Sounds like a grand ol time on Skomer, shame you had to stay longer than intended! Mike
  6. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Shame. It is a bit late for this year though. The RSPB give this advice: http://www.rspb.org.uk/advice/helpingbirds/nestboxes/attracthousemartins/index.asp So you'd have time to organise something for next year. I was watching house martins collecting mud earlier this year, it's a reliable site...
  7. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Absolutely wonderful, filled with life and character. There's nothing like sketching from life is there. I too would love to have martins or swallows near to me, I have to make do with following the progress of the pairs in the toilets at the elmley reserve! Mike
  8. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Fabulous account on the blog Andy. Many years ago I was at a falconry display when a tiercel named Henry came to the lure so close to my head that I swear his wingtip grazed my ear! That experience is still clear in my mind ?? years down the line. I met the guy a few years after that and asked...
  9. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    More superb sketches there, which ones are Joe's? Mike
  10. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    I reckon that hits the nail squarely on the head there. Nothing 'bad' in using your own photographic reference. The important thing to realise is that sketching from live subjects gives so much insight into the character and behavior of the birds that when you look at your photos you are able...
  11. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    inspirational stuff Andy, I must get some 'time off' to get some proper sketching done.... Mike
  12. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    I think it was 'Fieldsports' magazine winter 2007, really good 4 page article with some brilliant artwork including partridge over fields. I confess, I was naughty and read the article in the shop! o:D Mike
  13. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Good to see you back here Andy. Great work as always, and nice to be able to see whats going on with both blogs. Saw the article in the fieldsports mag(?) recently too, really nice work in there. Look forward to seeing more work soon. Mike
  14. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Booze off the menu!? You have my deepest sympathy... ;)B (: Woody
  15. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    I couldn't agree more with Tim if I tried. Your field work is always so assured and it appears effortless (I know it's not but it appears to be). I will eagerly await the finished work from the trip. Woody
  16. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Beautiful barnies and a nice account of a nice day. Family time is the best and if you can combine it with a bit of birding, sketching and pic taking it just makes it even better! Woody
  17. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    More fantastic work from you Andy. I was surrounded by pied wags (with the odd yellow mixed in) at the weekend. They are one of my favourite birds and your sketches catch their character absolutely. I'm gonna have to get my sketch pad out for the pieds this weekend now for sure! Woody
  18. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Got to echo Tim since he's beaten me to it! Woody
  19. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Lovely, lively stuff Andy. Totally agree about the spuggies, they are fab little birds and you've captured their character beautifully. Woody
  20. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Beautiful work Andy. The roller pic tells a graet story and your handling of the flames and the action is masterful. Woody
  21. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Really great sketches Andy. I got stuck in a traffic jam on the A40 a couple of years ago, I watched 5-6 red kites through the sunroof for about 20 minutes. The very best traffic jam I've ever been in! Woody
  22. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    I guess if I'd read the thread properly, instead of being distracted by the sketches, I would have seen that you said they were on A3! It's interesting that you mention the extra freedom that the larger space allows. I use those Daler Rowney hardback A4s mostly too, (sometimes sold cheap from...
  23. Woody

    Andy's field sketches

    Terrific work Andrew. You really dont need tips from anyone! Out of interest what size pad are you using? Woody
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