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| This was the quick sketch, just the basic shapes of this goldfinch in winter attire...my favorite HB mechanical pencil works great for these sketches. |
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| I decided a slightly more dynamic pose would be nice, so I waited till the bird turned its head and re-drew! |
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| I added larger shapes first in color... |
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| ...and continued to develop the details. I got out the goauche to add a few fine white feathers and the sparkle in his eye. |
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| You can see it's been a while since I did him! I meant to post the progression sooner...I see I added the finished piece shortly after I painted it! |