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American Avocet - Graphite on Paper
Copyright 2010, Nicole MacPherson
Well, it's sure been a long time coming!
He looks a bit fuzzy-edged, truth be told, he's been sitting on my desk for some six weeks, begging and pleading to be finished! Not entirely sure if it's a he. American Avocet males have straighter bills than females, but it's not always easy to judge on a single bird!
Avocets are so beautiful, and often fairly confiding - they seem to have a much smaller zone of comfort. This, combined with their larger size, makes them fun to photograph! I love Avocets. Ed calls 'em Flamingos.
Next step? Learn to draw water!
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Well Nic, it was worth waiting for.
ReplyDeleteDon't know about water, but drawing areas that are supposed to be white is difficult enough, but you did a great job with that and the beak must have been difficult to get right also.
Very nice. It looks like its almost reaching out of the page towards me!
ReplyDeleteThat's wonderful. You have the curve of the bill perfect.
ReplyDeleteThanks Roy, Fraser and Harold! The bill came together fairly well - only had to draw and redraw it about a thousand times! Speedy! ;)
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ReplyDeleteI think Avocets are beautiful, they have a graceful air about them. Your drawing is very well done & realistic. We don't have them heere in the winter so I am looking forward to their return in the spring.
Thanks Mia, they're one of my favorites too! We don't have them (or many birds at all!) in the winter here either.
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