Peregrine Falcon by sheila stanley-powell

Paul Bjork 28 Nov 2007

I had no idea the medium was capable of this! Sheesh!

Paul Traudt 22 Oct 2007

amazing work

Terry Bullard 25 Aug 2007

I understand what you are saying about loosing detail either thru scanning or taking a photo - I have the same problem. This is a lovely work, from what I can tell the detail must be awesome!

Artist Reply: it's funny but the more i experiment with the camera the worse it seems to get. i think i may be trying too hard;). thanks for looking in on my sight and your comments.

Anonymous Guest 22 Jul 2007

I was told by one of my professors lately that a strong light source is the hallmark of good illustration. Rendered in a classic naturalist style with more than just a hint of scientific illustration plates. sort of like a relaxed Albinus - makes Peterson look like a weenie. scott jones

Nica manyan 22 Jul 2007

This image makes me see and feel the power of this bird.In my country it is one of our totems,and when we see somebody powerfull,we sey(he or shes just like this bird).I like it.......

Gwen Lewis 19 Jul 2007

Fabulous work, Sheila [where you live uses a slightly different name for this falcon; here we call it a Peregrine;] they were originally imported to this country from abroad I believe, and the name Perigrine derives from the word for 'abroad' as in 'peregrinations', [travels; mainly abroad,or far afield.]. Hope you are well: with regard to loss of detail; have you tried your local college scanner? :) Gwen.

Artist Reply: hi gwen, good to here from you. i'm really glad you pointed that out because that was my faux pas.it had nothing to do with this side of the pond but more to do with which side of the brain i was using. i have since corrected it. thanks again for your input. never thought to try the college scanner. great idea. thanks. sheila

Chris Roukema 18 Jul 2007

Awesome, Sheila! Wishing You the Very best My Friend!

Robin Brown 17 Jul 2007

Now if you were to do a search on East lothian Council you will find this bird has an important role. Superb art work.

STAN SWENSON 30 Jun 2007

you do such wonderful work..keep going make a lot of money

annette steens 15 Jun 2007

This falcon is COOL!

Barbara Keith 04 Jun 2007

Nice work and thanks for the compliment on mine. Suggestion.. take the original to your local Staples (if you have that or any other office supplier) and have them scan it (around here, they can scan up to 11x17). the quality is pretty good.

John Graham Inkson 22 May 2007

very well structured work.

Mark Peterson 18 May 2007

We lose alot of the crispness and brilliance in some of the work we upload...I do digital, and much of my work is dulled when I upload taking away from the full impact of the piece. In any case those of us who have been around long enough can tell this is a fine piece of work. The Falcon is an awesome bird, and you did an excellent job on this one.

Artist Reply: thanks mark.your comments are greatly appreciated. it's nice to know i'm not alone in my frustration with digital cameras and computers coming together.

Sara Deutsch 13 May 2007

Such fine detail still remains and you've captured the spirit..almost looks like a mythological creature...Do you have a scanner?

Artist Reply: hi sara, thanks so much for your very generous comments. in answer to your question, no i don't have a scanner which would probably resolve the majority of my problems with the detail work. i've got about 7 more pics that i've finished in the last month and now my digital camera is fighting me every step of the way. i'm either going to kill it (never a good idea 'cause i know i'd live to regret it) or break down and get a scanner. any way thanks again.

Anonymous Guest 13 May 2007

Oh I saw one recently! What a magnificent bird and you have captured it wonderfully! You have a great eye! (Lynn)

Artist Reply: thanks lynn.nice of you to say. hope you're feeling better.

Joke Schotting 18 Apr 2007

Fantastic work Sheila!!!!

Arevik Tunyan 16 Apr 2007

so beautiful!!!!!=)thanks Sheila

Renata Cavanaugh 14 Apr 2007

Beautiful

Mrs.David Jobes(Dee) Jobes 11 Apr 2007

Wow,amazing detail!!!Fantastic art,Sheila!!!:)

tony murray 09 Apr 2007

Wow Wow Wow !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! way cool!

Artist Reply: thanks tony,. it drove my crazy(not o big stretch) doing the feathers and yet i keep being drawn back to doing birds(like i said, not a big stretch to being crazy). i figure by the time i'm 90 i might just get the hang of it comfortably.

Leah Jaarveth 07 Apr 2007

your work is fantastic!!!

bill underwood 07 Apr 2007

great picture,majestic bird

Peregrine Falcon

by sheila stanley-powell

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