One of my favourite birds, the good old blackbird.
Last year I did a sketch of a winter wolf,
and quickly discovered that adding white detail
to something that's basically already white,
isn't easy.
Guess what! Adding black detail,
to a black bird isn't any different!
I'm happy with the way it has turned out, apart from the legs.
They really need some more work!
Maybe I'll do a crow next!
Here;s the thing. I adore this bird, and you are your own worst critic. Don't sell yourself short. You did a beautiful job painting this blackbird, Nigel.
ReplyDeleteI look forward to seeing the crow. We see them everywhere in parking lots in my neighborhood.
This is lovely. The background really enhances the total image. And, now I am singing ... like a drunk, in a midnight choir ...
ReplyDeleteOne of my favorite songs (and yes, like Tobi... I instantaneously began singing the next lines...) and one of my fave birds. I don't see anything wrong with its legs - you captured the blackbird beautifully!
ReplyDeleteP.S. Thanks for your email, yep - you got the right email address ;)
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