female rufus hummingbird by Terry Harris

Thom Roslan 02 Apr 2006

Beautifully drawn......and this image does look like a photo......But, that's the beauty of being an artist!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you so much!

Anonymous Guest 06 Mar 2006

Love this. How do you do this? I think you call it SCRATCH painting. Keep up the good work LOVE IT! gerry logan

Artist Reply: Thanks! I called it scratch because it's a digital painting I created using a electronic art tablet, a WACOM tablet that hooks up to your computer. It has a wireless stylus pen, like a inkpen that's plastic. You use it with software, such art programs. I tap the pen and move it on the tablet and selcet medias, such as airbrush, pastels, found in the program, and draw/paint as I would if I had a real pen in my hand. Some people do manipulated photos that maybe changed with a photo special effect. Many assume my work is such. SOmetimes I do that as well, but I list it as manipulated works. If I made it from scratch, I mean I started with nothing , like a blank canvas. I will often use a split screne to look at a refeerence photo or hang one up next to my monitor as I work. Digital art allows me to correct mistakes, no clean up, and be more accurate. I also can mix mediums that I could not ususally do with real medias. A stylus pen is set to my touch, and so I do not have to hold it so tight. This lets me paint/draw without the pain I get from my arthritis and carpal tunnel syndrome. It's saved my sanity.

Chas Sinklier 20 Feb 2006

Nice work Terry - of course by nice I mean fanblinkingtastical :0)

Artist Reply: Thank you! Thant was a very nice way to comment! LOL!

José Fortunato 20 Feb 2006

This i very beautiful. I can feel the wings moving rapidly

Artist Reply: Thank you Jose!

tazda lawson 19 Feb 2006

Your "SCRATCH" paintings are fantastic.......I would love to see more.

Artist Reply: Thanks Tazda! THese are fun and will put up more when I can.

thea walstra 19 Feb 2006

A beauty Terry. Awesome work

Artist Reply: Thanks Thea! Love doing hummers!

Analua 19 Feb 2006

Marvelous work Terry!!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks Analua! I'm always happy to see your comments!

Nelly van Nieuwenhuijzen 19 Feb 2006

lovely and beautiful!!!!!

Artist Reply: Thanks for so many nice comments on my work!

Jo Glasscock 19 Feb 2006

beautiful...would make a great card

Artist Reply: Thanks! I do use it for that sometimes! It's ceery and pretty.

Leah Jaarveth 19 Feb 2006

Terry this is wonderful :)

Artist Reply: Thank you Leah! It's a favorite of mine.

Peter Leahy 19 Feb 2006

beautiful work, of a very difficult subject!!!

Artist Reply: Thank you! I always stress over having hummingbirds in a still shot or blurring with motion. I like showing details ,but want the motion to be implied. This was a inbetween decision that worked out well.