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From the sketchbook... (2 Viewers)
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timwootton
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I think, implausible as it may sound, that you are getting even better. Just a fantastic array of drawings - each catches the essence of the subject - the peckers are as I hope to find them one day and your jackdaw drawings are an abject lesson in observation into creation - lovely work, Alan.
peter mathios
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WWOOOWW!!!! Amazing set of drawings!! Because I am partial to waterfow, the tufted ducks and coot would be awesome to see in paint. All of these drawings are incredible though. Very inspiring stuff. Excuse me while I grab a napkin to clean the drool off my chin.
nickderry
C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.
How odd that you've been drawing lesser peckers aswell, I just wish what you've got here was on the pages of my sketchbook! I was thinking the same as Tim, these just get better and better, so much life and character I expect them to jump off the page.
buzzard12
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Been working on this Jackdaw canvas today, at a fairly advanced stage at this point. Rather overexposed image due to flash photo, Trying to keep it nice and simple as much as possible. 40cmx40cm.
May put this aside for a few hours as I dont want to overwork it. May start another, bigger piece. Planning paint up the Common Gull and Coot, sketches done this week separately, though want to combine them on the canvas next...
May put this aside for a few hours as I dont want to overwork it. May start another, bigger piece. Planning paint up the Common Gull and Coot, sketches done this week separately, though want to combine them on the canvas next...
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buzzard12
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Progressed this far. Blocked in the birds and added a little tone under the Common Gull. Not sure whether to paint in a rock under the gull or stick with the ice the bird was on in life, will see how it goes. Happy enough so far with it I think. Again I want to keep this fairly loose...
Been a long day painting, going to relax now and watch Laurence Olivier's Count Dracula on TV! Off to get me wine and crisps!
Been a long day painting, going to relax now and watch Laurence Olivier's Count Dracula on TV! Off to get me wine and crisps!
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nickderry
C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.
Love the jackdaw, simple has paid off here. The coot and gull is coming along nicely too, just a word if I may, I'm worried the picture will 'split in two' as the two birds are both looking out of the picture. I'd be thinking about making the ice flow/a dark wave/some more coots etc bridge the gap. But then you're in charge so I'll sit back now and I'm looking forward to seeing how you finish this one.
ARTHUR BISHOP
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I love the Jackdaw and look forward to seeing the Coot & gull.
On-Firecrest
Stuck in a Rutt
i agree with nick i think the addition of two more coots on the top right hand corner might do the trick?
I love the simplicity of the jackdaw and your sketches are amazing.
buzzard12
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Agree the picture needs more sublects to engage the eye. Toying around with the idea of adding some Tufted Duck or additional coot, though have the sketches to add Tuftie, am a little short of Coot material. Here are a couple of photos of the same pictures taken in proper light...
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buzzard12
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Back to the source, some tufted duck sketches from today. Have decided to add some male Tufted Duck to help balance the composition. Will be using the first drawing, a scratching male and one of the others, most probably a resting male from the last image here....
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timwootton
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I think this is spot on. Keeps the mood nice and relaxed, but contributes just enough to keep us interested in the scene. Lovely drawings, by the way.
buzzard12
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timwootton
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Looks tremendous, this does.
peter mathios
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Oh yeah! This is looking great...
ARTHUR BISHOP
Well-known member
Looking forward to seeing thisone fin.
