Monday, April 18, 2011

Drawing - Hairy Woodpecker

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Hairy Woodpecker - Graphite on Paper
Copyright 2011, Nicole MacPherson

Nope, couldn't resist drawing that preening Hairy!
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  1. UnknownApril 18, 2011 at 4:48 PM

    I love Hairy Woodpeckers. Excellent work!

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  2. Nicole MacPApril 18, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    Thanks Kathy! They're a favorite of mine too - I love how they tend to announce their presence when they swoop down into the yard, a nice break from those stealthy sparrows and finches!

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  3. KellyApril 19, 2011 at 10:38 PM

    Gorgeous!!!! I love the softness of your pencil drawings. What lead softness do you use?

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  4. Nicole MacPApril 19, 2011 at 11:06 PM

    Thanks Kelly! I just use an ordinary 0.5mm mechanical pencil. I guess it's HB? Just this past weekend, I bought myself some H, B, 2H and 2B 0.5mm leads though, so might actually try using more than one pencil (gasp!) but I'm usually much too impatient to switch back and forth!

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  5. Fraser SimpsonApril 20, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Just catching up on your blog - you've been very productive! Two very nice drawings, particularly like the pose you've captured in the woodpecker.

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  6. Nicole MacPApril 21, 2011 at 10:04 PM

    Thanks Fraser! Yup, I'm definitely hoping to keep this little bit of momentum going! And I got such a kick out of the poses this guy got into during his preening spree! It was funny though, if I hadn't been watching him, I probably wouldn't have been able to see him - even while preening, just kind of looked like a bump on the branch!

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  7. holdingmomentsApril 23, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Another beauty Nicole. You certainly have a great talent.

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  8. Mia McPhersonApril 24, 2011 at 6:24 AM

    Love the pose, lovely work Nicole!

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  9. Nicole MacPApril 24, 2011 at 9:07 PM

    Thanks Keith!

    Thanks Mia!

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  10. RoyApril 25, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Glad you didn't resist drawing that Nic. The eye is just so good, it looks convexed like a real eye.

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  11. Nicole MacPMay 9, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Thanks Roy! I spend a lot of time fussing with the eyes, and usually have to get that right before starting on anything else!

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