OK...let's start this post with a heart to heart talk.
In March...of THIS year, I started doing some art. I began with some watercolor markers, then bought a small set of watercolors. Next I bought a sketchbook and started sketching some birds. I've been encouraged to share some of my art here on my blog. But we need to make a deal before we start!
I am beginning....I am practicing....I am NEW to it all.
I already know that some of the heads are too big and the necks are too skinny. I know the beaks don't always come out like I see them 'in my head'! So I don't really need a lot of constructive criticism. Believe me....I am my own worst critic. But having said all that, I would like to share but I'm still feeling shy about it. Be kind....(I know you will be).....I'm still learning! And yes, I'm having FUN!!!
I decided early on to try to make my birds realistic. (the first bird I painted was a 'blue' bird, probably a make believe bird! haha) I use some of my bird identification books for inspiration and the photos I take as well. I am concentrating on 'Birds of Florida'.
Cattle Egret
Red-headed Woodpecker ( in progress)
I've been seeing this woodpecker at the Florida Trails and even got 2 of them in this short video!!!
Pied-billed Grebe
My next art challenge is a bird I saw on Hike #75 at the Florida Trails late in the evening. The light wasn't very good but the coral color of this bird stood out. I got to hear it's melodious song too.
A female Summer Tanager
I love sketching the birds and the Tanager will be beautiful if I can get the watercolors right. Are you learning something new this summer?
I’m joining Saturday’s critters HERE
and I’d Rather B Birdin’.
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