Category Archives: Birds

What I learned about sketching from birds

Posted on April 2, 2019 by

Most of us have something that intimidates us when we think of doing a sketch. Some fear buildings because of perspective issues, others its people and faces, for me it is (was) birds. Past attempts were usually disappointing. Thanks to … Continue reading →

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Hunting in Puget Sound

Posted on July 13, 2018 by

The tide was lower than normal yesterday, exposing green rocks and providing a rich hunting ground in the shallow water for the local herons. A clear cerulean blue sky changed the often gray green water to a deep blue. Watching … Continue reading →

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A Crow in Yellowstone

Posted on January 7, 2018 by

Continuing to relive past trips by sketching them in the present. This was a great time in Yellowstone National Park.

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A bird in Lyon

Posted on November 14, 2017 by

We found this little guy perched on a planter as we were walking in Old Town Lyon, France.  

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Blue-footed Booby

Posted on August 13, 2017 by

Did this painting after hearing about them from waitress at Black Bottle Brewery. They live only on the Galápagos Islands

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A Black-capped Night-heron in Honolulu 

Posted on May 26, 2017 by

This might have been an immature bird since the eyes were black, the adults have bright red eyes. This one was about 16 inches tall.

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