After a closer look at yesterday’s eagle, I decided to try again, as it just needed to resonate a little more. My inspiration for him came from visiting a wildlife sanctuary on our New South Wales South Coast. There he was in his large, but definitely not large enough enclosure perched up high looking rather sad. I took several photos through the cage and rediscovered them the other day.
My reference photo wasn’t very clear. I drew him, then started browsing through numerous web images looking for similarities, comparing features and making minor adjustments. I am much happier with this new one:
Ink and watercolour on Canson 300gsm 24x32cm CP
Anica Art 
Extraordinary! There was once a time where on every Sunday on our way church, we’d see an eagle flying about the bridge we cross. Sadly s/he has since disappeared, but was an amazing sight at the time!
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Thanks, Codes! I agree, every sighting is awesome! 🙂
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That eye looks so real!
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Thanks so much, Malanie! 🙂
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I love both of them. This ones a bit sharper and brighter then the other one. The other eagle looks meaner. Both are really cool and very well done 🙂
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Thank you… this new one is more like our eagle, I believe. Thanks again 🙂
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i see. You changed the feathering and folds of skin around his eye and nostrils yet kept that wonderfully strong beak. he’s not so “pretty” anymore but definitely a raptor now. Well done!
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Yes, that’s it! The main area of concern was around his beak…thanks again! 🙂
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Excellent… !
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Thank you, Evelyn! 🙂
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