barn Owl-final version

The final,slightly tweaked version of my latest Barn Owl drawing.

Barn owl completed

i finished this one up last night and left it on the board until this morning so that i could look at it with fresh eyes.there are a few minor tweaks required here and there but for all intents and purposes it's finished.

Barn owl progress

sometimes time just flys by when your'e busy running around organising shows and event participation and before you know it youv'e been away from the studio for what seems like forever.the tail end of last month and beginnings of this month have been just like that and it is with immense relief that i finally get time to relax at the drawing board and continue working on this barn owl image,particularly as ive already entered it in a show!.this is progress as of yesterday evening and as you can see the bird is virtually completed and i'm now going to make a start on its perch which is going to be a snow-covered celtic cross or at least a portion of one.

Barn owl drawing update

The plumage on a barn owl is one of the most difficult things ive ever tried to capture effectively in graphite.as you can see from the photo progress is very slow as i try to re-create the subtleties of the feather details whilst maintaining the shape and form of the bird.I am trying to concentrate on the bird as a 'whole' and not get carried away with individual feather details and placements in an attempt to convey the overall softness of the owls feathering.this one will be on the board for a little while yet as ive got the upcoming marwell show and art market to concentrate on this week as well as an upcoming workshop i'm hosting on 4th september

a little more progress

more background toning and a little snow added and now its onto the owl itself.the plumage is so subtle and complicated on these birds that it will take a while to complete and graphite has to be added gently to preserve the lightness of the birds feathering.

New Barn Owl drawing started

ive been working on this drawing for a couple of days now.Ive added tone to the background to help to lift the subject and snow-covered details nicely.The teasles are complete now but the snow on top will be tackled tomorrow using a torchon to keep it smooth and fluffy looking.The barn owl itself will be next,followed by the celtic cross its perched on.

Shallows Stalker-Little Egret

The completed egret study which ive called 'Shallows Stalker' 4.75"x 10.5" This one will be winging it's way to the framers asap to be ready in time for the Best of Hampshire Artists show in september