I cycled down to the nature reserve and drew for a couple of hours, for the first time in a few months. These sketches are below and on the previous post. I painted the watercolour the same evening based on my sketch, my memory and crude shots taken with my phone pointed down the telescope. The important components are the dark shadows and bright highlights on the reeds and long grass. I started with too much raw sienna and had to claw back the white paper with a knife. I might try this composition again, and if so, will reserve large chunks of white paper from the start.
Really nice! The Heron is well concealed. 🙂
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Not well concealed enough for my liking. The paint blobbed on the bill, losing the fine taper. Correcting this ended up with an unsightly outline. But of course I know it’s there.
The rest of us won’t. Still a beauty.
thanks.
Hi Kes, i like this heron painting a lot. I looked again today at 300% zoom when I read your comment and I couldnt see any blobs or unsightlyness – just skill. I think it’s majestic.
The heron painting is SO lovely!
Really?
Thanks.
I am going to try this composition again but this time be very sparing with the paint!
It looks beautiful. Will be interesting to see what you’ll create on your second try.