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Drawing is the esential basis for Painting Birds and Animals. At my workshops we try lots of different techniques, working frrom my photographs, to develop a better understanding of how to draw a bird. We use a variety of different mediums from pencils to pen and watercolour. Sketching in the field is the ultimate way to enhance your knowledge.. It is very challenging, but fun. When drawing from life birds are generally on the move, so try very small, quick action drawings without detail (Picture 1) or concentrate on a part of the bird you can see clearly e.g. the head. (Picture 2) As the bird moves, lightly sketch the different positions and then go back to previous drawings as the bird resumes that position. Habitat notes and sketches are an attractive and helpful addition to field observations. Banksia cones are particularly fun to sketch. Use the same technique. i.e. lightly draw in the basic shape and then refine it with the details
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1.If birds are moving do many small quick sketches.
2. Focus on an area e.g. head Return to a pose as the bird does. (Pencil)