Vectis Birder's sketchbook 2007 (1 Viewer)

Strandman

Well-known member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #21

Oooh- I like bottom right hand Rook. Very confident and convincing.

 

buzzard12

Well-known member

• Jul 10, 2007

• #22

Great work, head shape and bill in particular are spot on, as is the whole shape and jizz. Not the easiest bird in the world to get right, these display a keen eye for shape and structure. Well done and keep it up...

 

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Mabel

Dance the ghost with me

• Jul 10, 2007

• #23

You nailed it dude! Well done, I find them very hard to get looking remotely like I want them to.

 

matt green

Norfolkman gone walkabout

• Jul 10, 2007

• #24

Love those Rooks Vectis, really nicely observed

Still can't do this sort of thing myself, but continue to enjoy looking at work from those who can

Keep'em coming

Matt

 

Vectis Birder

Itchy feet

• Jul 10, 2007

• #25

Many thanks, folks, the comments are very much appreciated - not to mention inspiring. :bounce:

 

On-Firecrest

Stuck in a Rutt

• Jul 10, 2007

• #26

Wow, not much i can add to those comments but i think the sketching and shading is brilliant

 

Vectis Birder

Itchy feet

• Jul 24, 2007

• #27

Here are a Little Egret and Coot, from a small reserve near home. I tried the hatching style of shading with the Egret, I think it's worked ok. The Coot I just did normal shading, but am not overly happy. Still, as a sketch, it's ok.

 

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nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• Jul 24, 2007

• #28

the egret is a gem, you've captured its movement so very well, (a sort of forceful and decided plod, followed by periods of erratic 'just going ****ing nuts!) I should write a field guide with such scientifically accurate statements!

 

dryslwyn

Well-known member

• Jul 24, 2007

• #29

Yes the egret is especially good - you've got the head just right it seems to me. Nice postures on the coot.

 

Woody

Well-known member

• Jul 24, 2007

• #30

That's a great job with the egrets VB, I struggle with them, they seem to be constantly on the move.

Woody

 

joannec

Well-known member

• Jul 24, 2007

• #31

Nice drawings VB. I've just seen this thread, I especially like the rooks.

Joanne

 

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Phil Davis

Well-known member

• Jul 24, 2007

• #32

Lovely stuff Vectis, I also struggle with Egrets, but then I struggle with everything

 

Andrew Ellis

Well-known member

• Jul 25, 2007

• #33

nickderry said:

the egret is a gem, you've captured its movement so very well, (a sort of forceful and decided plod, followed by periods of erratic 'just going ****ing nuts!) I should write a field guide with such scientifically accurate statements!

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Nick thats great:-O :-O

That sums Egret feeding behavior up for me mate, You do that
field guide and I'll defo have a copy.

Vectis the egrets look good to me they are'nt an easy bird to
field sketrch for exactly the reason Nick pointed out in his disciptive
manor.:t:

 

Vectis Birder

Itchy feet

• Jul 29, 2007

• #34

Well, after this week I should have more time for sketching and painting. I have handed my notice in at work (one month), but am also looking at the boot for allegedly being rude to a customer (I wasn't, he was being a pr!ck, so I just politely asked him to show a little more courtesy so he complained!). I'm going temping until I can go travelling, so there should be plenty of time for sketching. o

 

dryslwyn

Well-known member

• Jul 29, 2007

• #35

Hey- may be the best thing. Fate and all that. Get sketching - looking forward to seeing what you come up with. Getting obsessed with swans at the moment- must move on:t:

 

nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• Jul 29, 2007

• #36

Good for you Vectis! I couldn't stand a*se hole customers/callers in previous jobs I've had. I used to work taking calls for 118 500 and some of the people that phoned up were just appalling. They were no better in the chip shop either, but at least there, I could get away with telling them to say 'please' and 'thankyou' because the bosses didn't stand for rude customers either. Jump on the opportunity and well done for standing up to the pr*ck!

 

Vectis Birder

Itchy feet

• Jul 29, 2007

• #37

I've just got in from work, have two days off and should be back on Wednesday. Only I have decided that today is my last day, only they don't know it yet, and won't until ten minutes before my shift is due to begin. They treat me badly, I treat them badly.
Looking forward to getting out sketching!

 

nickderry

C'est pas ma faute, je suis anglais.

• Jul 29, 2007

• #38

Vectis Birder said:

I've just got in from work, have two days off and should be back on Wednesday. Only I have decided that today is my last day, only they don't know it yet, and won't until ten minutes before my shift is due to begin. They treat me badly, I treat them badly.
Looking forward to getting out sketching!

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hee hee, I worked in the kitchen at Wetherspoons for a while, on my first day they made me work nine hours without a break and regularly kept me there till long after my shift was finished, I waited until a busy bank holiday before phoning to say I wasn't coming back (the reason I gave was the job was f*cking with my head)! I'd have earned £100 for that day had I gone in, but it was the best day at the beach doing nothing I ever had.

 

Vectis Birder

Itchy feet

• Jul 29, 2007

• #39

That's one of the best excuses for quitting ever. I'll use that one on Wednesday!

 

Mouldy

skywatcher, dragonhunter

• Jul 29, 2007

• #40

Well done Vectis on your big decision, that's the hardest part chucking it in, enjoy whatever comes your way, life is for living.