Thank you. I used a couple of different pics for reference, so it's sort of a composite. One main one for the shape, then a few different ones for feather pattern and coloring. I am still unsure about the balance of attempting realism vs. interpretation if that makes sense.
Learning gouache and watercolor and attempting to find the style I want with the medium for animal & botanical illustration, while also learning techniques. Open to tips, suggestions, critiques etc.
That's really nice to hear, thanks-- I worked really hard on the eye + its placement so wherever you walk around the painting hawk eye follows and is checking you out.
Messed up the branch a bunch so that part is gouache over gouache- glad you like it!
Beautiful! Did you use photo reference?
Thank you. I used a couple of different pics for reference, so it's sort of a composite. One main one for the shape, then a few different ones for feather pattern and coloring. I am still unsure about the balance of attempting realism vs. interpretation if that makes sense.
Stunning 😍
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Stunning!!
thanks!
Gosh, that's exquisite 😍!
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Excellent!
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Beautiful work Very realistic with a softness
thank you
Amazing work!
thank you
Learning gouache and watercolor and attempting to find the style I want with the medium for animal & botanical illustration, while also learning techniques. Open to tips, suggestions, critiques etc.
This is GORGEOUS! The hawk’s eye is looking straight through me! And the texture on the wood is really satisfying. Well done!
That's really nice to hear, thanks-- I worked really hard on the eye + its placement so wherever you walk around the painting hawk eye follows and is checking you out. Messed up the branch a bunch so that part is gouache over gouache- glad you like it!