This is another logbook in my location-specific series, and it's wonderful to have the chance to celebrate this iconic stretch of the Sussex coastline. I wanted it to complement the Birds of the South Downs title as they are likely to be used together, hence the only crossovers are Skylarks and Yellowhammers. I am going … Continue reading Introducing Birds of the Seven Sisters
Art in the Field: Field Sketching for All
Field sketching - drawing birds as you observe them - is for artists, right? Or at the very least for people that can draw. Well, no. It's a sad fact that the majority of people think that art is a birthright, and you can either do it (making you an artist) or you can't (making … Continue reading Art in the Field: Field Sketching for All
Introducing Birds of the South Downs
They have arrived! I am really pleased with how they look, and have commandeered myself a copy to take out and about on the South Downs. It's more of a connoisseur's logbook, with a few tricky species to keep a look out for in the National Park as well as some favourites. These logbooks have … Continue reading Introducing Birds of the South Downs
Another Stonechat, and BotSD
I decided to paint another Stonechat for Birds of the South Downs as my other painting is a bit too stylised. I used a mixture of references but here he is: I used to get worried about the patchy gouache on this paper but in fact I rather like it as it shows the strokes. … Continue reading Another Stonechat, and BotSD
New book plans, and more drawings
I have had a list from David at South Downs Wildlife with the suggested birds for the South Downs logbook, and I've 5 new ones to paint. Here is the list, and a few of the paintings I have already: The new ones to paint are Whinchat, Marsh Tit, Common Sandpiper, Common Gull, Corn Bunting … Continue reading New book plans, and more drawings
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