Day 9: Barn Swallow, 11x14"

Sometimes I find a photo of a bird and have an instant need to sketch it. This Barn Swallow was one of those pics. The expression and pose are extremely important as well as color but there is something that I cannot put my finger on that sparks inspiration. (I feel it necessary to post a notice regarding the photos of my sketches, so here it is: My complete lack of photography skills mixed with an effort to post a pic everyday, leads to some janky pics. And for that I apologize).

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Day 7: Roseate Spoonbill, 12x9"

Roseate Spoonbill, you are one interesting looking dude. Their deep pink coloring is similar to a flamingo. They use their unusual beak to feed on crustaceans by swinging it from side to side as it steadily walks through the water.

Project IV Day 18: Turkey Vulture (again)

I can't stop with the Turkey Vultures. I think I might have been one in a past life. Is that why I'm such a dirtbag ?

Project IV Day 25: Hoatzin Nestling

Yes, this guy does indeed exist. He is a Hoatzin nestling. One thing you should know about these birds is that they are born with two claws on each wing. They are clumsy in flight and use these claws to climb about in their native swamps of Venezuela and Guyana. Once they reach adulthood, they those their claws. Dinosaur times-style.

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