birds
A small swan head carved from soft balsa wood with glass eyes and painted with acrylics, a model for the previously shared wood and wire swan decoy.
A size comparison.
I started this painting of a drake Harlequin Duck that I abandoned because it wasn’t coming together as I had hoped. I still like the ducks gesture, and maybe one day I’ll give it another go.
Underdrawing
Underpainting
Pencil on Newsprint
Pencil on Newsprint
The Surf Scoter is frequently seen “scooting” through the surf, and diving beneath breaking waves. It has a large oddly shaped bill. It’s appearance and habitat preference makes it one of my favorites to see along the coast.
Black ink on chip board.
