There is a recent reclaimed natural area, by the sea near Rome, managed by volunteers of the Italian League for Bird Protection (LIPU).
The area used to be very degraded; as the works for the "Rome harbour" started, it was agreed that an extention of land would be cleaned, dug to form shallow ponds, and the original mediterranean vegetation restored.
In a few years the CHM Lipu Ostia has become a pivotal place for birds migrating and reproducing.
I spent a morning of a nice clear day, sketching the kingfisher, the herons and ducks, that I later coloured at home.I always tell myself I need to do that more often!
The area used to be very degraded; as the works for the "Rome harbour" started, it was agreed that an extention of land would be cleaned, dug to form shallow ponds, and the original mediterranean vegetation restored.
In a few years the CHM Lipu Ostia has become a pivotal place for birds migrating and reproducing.
I spent a morning of a nice clear day, sketching the kingfisher, the herons and ducks, that I later coloured at home.I always tell myself I need to do that more often!
Lovely paintings!! The second one is my favourite! I face great difficulties while painting water and reflections. Any tips? :)
ReplyDeleteHi Tarang, for water I use a flat-tipped paintbrush, which is very useful used both horizontally and vertically.It can also come useful for wavy waters, since moving it at a slant, it offers the contrast between the shady and sunlit side of the wave, and its crispness. I hope I've been useful.: )
DeleteThanks for sharing your ideas...:)
DeleteElva, I so look forward to your beautiful, serene sketches.
ReplyDeleteErrr...thanks Kate, I too look forward to Elva's sketches! ; )
DeleteHi Concetta …. beautiful. Your hereon looks very similar to the ones we have here, but your kingfisher is much more colorful.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Elva! Our grey heron is smaller than your blue but very similar...and in fact, lacking cardinals and other very colorful birds- except migratory species- the european kingfisher stands out like a tropical jewel out of place. Its turquoise flashes in any light, powerful. You'd love it.
DeleteGorgeous observations!
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