We worked in a mid-week FaceTime SketchTime session this last week because... well just because. Some weeks call for it.
While my Sister created bold, arresting, birds with colorful plumage, I did a study of the Quiscalus Quiscula family. More commonly known as the grackle.
Followed by the geranium cutting I have now potted in dirt, and then a practice sketch of Annette.
Now that I have captured the grackle I am infused with confidence to tackle other birds. Maybe a heron, or a snub-nosed bobwhite, or some such like that.
It is just this kind of thinking that has gotten me into trouble in the past. Happily there are no penalties for trouble of the artistic kind.
I'm loving your grackles!! I'm coming up to KC later this week for a few days to visit a friend. We're hitting all the hot spots--galleries, art exhibits, food, old friends. (I grew up in KC) Is it worth a little drive up to Lawrence to check it out? She lives in Shawnee. Anyway if you have a restaurant recommendations (I'm sure you do) let me know. Thanks!!
Posted by: Janet Ghio | 04/12/2015 at 08:05 AM
Keep up the good work. You're very brave attempting to draw/paint birds...these are difficult subjects. Blaze on!
Posted by: Joan | 04/12/2015 at 12:44 PM
Your grackles are awesome. I love that color of blue ink. We have an abundance of grackles here in Texas, and I take photos of them all the time. Well... I don't know why I never tried to draw them, but now I think I need to try.
Posted by: barbara | 04/12/2015 at 02:38 PM
I think your work is terrific,
and am especially fond of Annette,
I like her a lot! ;o)
Posted by: jacki long | 04/12/2015 at 03:52 PM