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RussB · Apr 23, 2011

Another spread of first class, inspirational fieldwork. I am now, ahem, trying to work this way myself! When just a few lines say loads more than five hundred, then this must surely be the way to go. But when whitethroats pose like this chappy, then the boots can be filled with a bit of detail. Already seeking out passerines, and these shall spur me on even more.
Garganey is very well rendered too. Don't know how I'd go on faced with that stonking eye crescent screaming at me, though!

Russ

nickderry · Apr 24, 2011

just some recent works - all done rapidly because I'm supposed to be illustrating still (nearly finished - then sod reason, I'm getting me a new scope with the money - rent can wait!)

nickderry · Apr 24, 2011

some more - I think some of these ideas need to be revisited - I've got a wood sandpiper collage in the brain at the moment (with maybe a greenshank in there)

nickderry · Apr 24, 2011

and two of my favourites -

halftwo · Apr 24, 2011

My GOD, Nick!

AWESOME.

username · Apr 24, 2011

That's a nice crop of pics to look at on a Sunday morning Nick....

My 'favs' are those two cuckoo's...love 'em...! This species is getting rare round my way....

ps...glad to see you have your priorities right re the new scope...

pps...I just bought a new scope...and the price was 'ouch'...:eek!:

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timwootton · Apr 24, 2011

Astonishing collection - just when I though you'd peaked, another summit appears. Only one way your work is headed, mate - stellar! Even though, I still can single out a couple of gleamers among the other gems; the waders in the tangles has that beautiful mix of line and colour - the Dr is smiling down. The woodsands in their different approaches are superb and the 'firmed up' version of the garganey et al is a vision of loveliness (the splat of yellow wag pings off the screen).
I'm not sure what to think about the end of the illustration work - it seems the discipline and professionalism has allowed a total release in your fine art - so here's to the next job!
And of course the new scope comes before the rent - that's why you send the frog out to work - surely!

solitaryVSong · Apr 24, 2011

For this morning's victims of plagiarism I choose Tim and Halftwo. What an awesome collection. They are so rich. I know I've said it before but it's true more than ever. Off hunting a Louisiana Waterthrush for my wife for Easter (I was lucky enough to see but not sketch it the other day so now it's her turn). Then back for more comments and enjoyment.

As Tim says you keep reaching new summits!! Just when we thought none were left.

solitaryVSong · Apr 25, 2011

Among other things we saw yesterday were a number of Northern Rough-winged Swallows flying over and under a bridge. The epitome of spring's exuberance in a way. But I decided that there was just no way to get that scene down on paper. Now I see that there is and that you've done it, even if the species aren't identical. I always love seeing this in your work: capturing an entire scene and experience. I can see why that's one of your favorites.

I really like all the others as well but for special note I'd choose a couple that Tim chose: esp. the waders in the tangles. One other thing I note is that I can go from one painting where I'm struck by something that is mainly light colors and then be just as impressed by the next that is manly dark, rich colors. Just an incredible collection of vibrant variety. And just as exciting today as yesterday!

buzzard12 · Apr 25, 2011

Man oh Man. I'm on my HTC mobile viewing these and I'm blown away. I'm on a bus 40 miles south of Stockholm after a lovely day in the field viewing Derry magic. More latwr when I get home and boot up the poota...

buzzard12 · Apr 26, 2011

buzzard12 said:
Man oh Man. I'm on my HTC mobile viewing these and I'm blown away. I'm on a bus 40 miles south of Stockholm after a lovely day in the field viewing Derry magic. More latwr when I get home and boot up the poota...

Great to see these full screen, cant really add much to whats been siad except that all of it is phenomenal. The Yellow Wag piece is so clever, the birds colours deftly repeated through the picture, it really zings.
The compilation in greens and turqouises is a breathtaking scene, those coots are brilliant young man...
Special mention for the very first Cuckoo. That's all Derry and takes my breath away in its speedy execution, choice of pallette, it sings with sunlight, paintstrokes masterfully executed...on so many levels this has so much. Brilliance...

Lykos · Apr 26, 2011

:clap::clap:

many exquisit paintings

greetings Gaby

Strandman · Apr 27, 2011

nickderry said:
and two of my favourites -

its taken a couple of goes to catch up with the spring rush on this thread

grabbed first as ever by the greens and yellows, but actually the russet duo from above [Greenshank and Jack Snipe] have stuck most firmly in my mind

then there's the rectangular forms in the shoveler/coot/swallow tapestry, with a bit of the Carry Akroyd to it I was thinking

what a treat

mattybohan · Apr 27, 2011

excellent series. Its hard to pick a favorite, but I think the colors on the greenshanks, woodsands and ruff put it ahead for me.

JTMB · Apr 27, 2011

What an amazing treat to check back into this thread after too many days away and see such a great outpouring of wonderful work! Wow...

Paulo Alves · Apr 28, 2011

JTMB said:
What an amazing treat to check back into this thread after too many days away and see such a great outpouring of wonderful work! Wow...

I can't agree more! This is super Nick. Keep up the good work.

clive2604 · Apr 29, 2011

spectacular stuff as ever nick!

Woody · Apr 30, 2011

I was knocked sideways by this lot when they appeared, lively, unique, inspired and inspiring. The yellow wag and the shoveller, coot, swallow combo are definite standouts for me......

Especially the waggy.....

Yep, most especially the waggy!

Mike

nickderry · May 18, 2011

So sorry I have been rather absent, I've been dipping rare birds and scarcities unseen by these eyes left right and centre - and doing lots of work (sadly for my employers rather than for me). Here are some of the things I've been working on recently - then I promise I'll try to find the time to catch up on all the threads very soon - I need my artistic fix!

It hasn't been all that bad - I did get the eagle owls, some nice wrynecks and there will be collared flycatchers to come - just not now - I'm off into the mountains to have a last look at our region's Lesser Spot Eagles - sadly, only the male has returned this year.

nickderry · May 18, 2011

and some fieldwork, done from the boot of the car on A2 paper. I may have to do something with the green woody next to a squeaky bird.

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