Willow Ptarmigan in winter are pure white. They are hidden sitting perfectly still in the wide open snow ... now put them in a bit of grass and they are practically impossible to see. I've been wanting to do a sketch like this for some time, but I rushed this. I normally don't blend with my fingers but I was lazy and impatient. It could have been so much better. and less hazy .... plus the Ptarmigans aren't as invisible as I would have liked. I'm thinking that I'll redo a simular one sometime and write this off as a practice piece.
5 Comments
Jude 16 Feb 2007
Wow John I admire your talent... you have an amazing portfolio...JudeAnonymous Guest 20 Nov 2005
Very nice JohnMatthew Steffen 28 Jul 2005
Again great jobIain Robinson 28 Jul 2005
This is beautiful. The birds are so vulnerable, I want to throw them some food! great work!Kelly Smith 28 Jul 2005
The birds look so soft and delicate, I love this.