I have been wanting to do another bird illustration and almost everyday as I drive down county road 1100 I am inspired by an American kestrel perched in a fence row. I finally got around to doing the drawing. He is always perched in the same spot on a power line but I decided to put him on a more organic perch. It is roughly 12"X12" and all colored pencil on Bristol board.
Nate, you really captured one of my favorite birds! What a beauty. Hard to believe they're about the size of a robin...
ReplyDeleteOh, that's just gorgeous. Love the stance.
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Hi there. I paint birds of prey too. I just love them. This is really lovely.Well done!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful drawing. I have rehabilitated a number of kestrels and this drawing is both beautiful and accurate. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteMuy logrado, felicitaciones
ReplyDeleteI would NEVER call this beautiful drawing a SKETCH, however. It would be wonderful to see your preliminary drawings that led to this.
ReplyDeleteNate, I agree with Kate plus he's one of my favorites too. Love your colored pencil work.
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