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...
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.
ReplyDeleteRhonda, 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.
ReplyDeleteI think the birds are all lovely, Rhonda!
ReplyDeleteI 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!
ReplyDeleteThanks, Debbie. It's a rare bird at our feeders, too, but often comes through in the spring.
ReplyDeleteKatherine, 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.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol. I'm still pondering your last post - no pants on the subway day? What the???
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