More work on the Sharp-shinned Hawk
Another week of work (sort of) on the sharp-shinned hawk drawing. I was in New York City from Friday evening until late Monday night, so it was really only a three day work week, with the presidential inauguration happening on Tuesday. Anyways, I’m happy with the work I did get done. There’s a new leaf over the hawk, not floating down as I had originally envisioned, but I like what it adds all the same. Tomorrow I’ll start on the leaf that’s going in below the hawk. This drawing should be done soon! I cropped out the glue smear in the photo, which is an accurate depiction of how the top of the drawing will look when it’s framed. The bottom will have a little more space when the fourth leaf is added.
That third leaf really adds depth to the drawing. Great development!
Comment by Alex — Saturday, January 24, 2009 @ 1:04 am
Hi Alex, yes, I agree with you about the leaf adding depth. Now it needs another leaf in the foreground to break up the rectangular/horizontal feel just a bit.
Comment by Debbi — Saturday, January 24, 2009 @ 11:40 am
Hi Debi, I like what the golden oak leaf adds to the drawing…
Your work is so life like…
Comment by Gwen Buchanan — Sunday, January 25, 2009 @ 5:05 pm
Thanks Gwen! It’s a gingko leaf, and the two leaves under the hawk are oak leaves, one is from a white oak and the other’s from a red oak. Almost done. . .
Comment by Debbi — Sunday, January 25, 2009 @ 7:17 pm
Oh, a Gingko leaf.. Thanks.. I don’t believe we have them growing naturally in our area…
Comment by Gwen Buchanan — Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 5:44 pm
I hope I didn’t come off as too nerdy pointing out the difference. . . I just love gingko leaves – they’re fan-shaped. They are so pretty to see lying all over the ground in the fall when they turn yellowy-green. They’re not very common around here, but my neighbor has a huge, mature gingko tree in her front yard, 3 houses down from ours! You may not have them where you live. I wonder if you do?!
Comment by Debbi — Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 7:15 pm
Debbi, I am thrilled that your hawk is coming along beautifully and can’t wait to see the complete picture!
Comment by Chantell — Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 7:57 pm
Chantell, you are such a wonderful cheerleader! Thanks for your support. What are you working on now?
Comment by Debbi — Tuesday, January 27, 2009 @ 9:05 pm
Rah rah rah!! Your work deserves praise, Debbi.
Right now I’m working on a large piece and am going to take my sweet time. More details to follow.
Comment by Chantell — Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ 6:37 pm
You make me laugh. Good cheer! I will be curious to see your new work.
Comment by Debbi — Thursday, January 29, 2009 @ 7:09 pm