A rosy-breasted grosbeak. Sturdy body and tough, short beak plus that beautiful bright red chest decoration make this one of my favorites when I see it at the feeder in spring.
Again, painting from the background forward.
This one is on Arches 140# hot press paper, 11" x 15" (fourth sheet).
It seems I have a tendency to draw or paint their beaks a bit long. And his head seems a bit large. Oh, well, I do not intend to spend hours on any of these - the idea is to get better, faster, looser, and still do a good job without putting in every single brush stroke!!!
Will continue to paint pretty birds throughout the month, if my intention holds...
7 comments:
Rhonda - what a lovely bird...I have never seen one of these at my feeders. Maybe they stay further south. Looks like you are having a great start to the new year.
Rhonda, I am inspired by your effort with birds. With a similar aim, I've decided to emulate you and draw cat faces daily. I can get them right when overworked, but would like to do it quickly and gracefully: like some of the artists whose blogs you and others follow! Birds are an even more challenging subject. These are looking great.
I think the birds are all lovely, Rhonda!
I can't talk about the peak or head because Ihonestly don't even know that bird, but I love your approach, better-faster-looser, and most of all I love how you keep integrating that graphic look. More please!
Thanks, Debbie. It's a rare bird at our feeders, too, but often comes through in the spring.
Katherine, thanks so much - looking forward to your cat faces (those, too, can be difficult!)
Thanks, Sherry and Teresa :) Teresa, I bet you have many birds in Spain we do not have here!!
Well done, Rhonda.
Thanks, Carol. I'm still pondering your last post - no pants on the subway day? What the???
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