My latest graphite effort is of a Spruce grouse. This is a game bird with a mastery of camouflage, ie very complex patterns which presents a challenge so I thought it fitting to complement this finery by setting the bird in a fairly busy backdrop.
It was a bit tricky to get a balance as I didn't want to 'loose' the bird but at the same time I wanted to demonstrate the marriage between the plumage and the environment.
Size 38x31cm on Fabriano hot press watercolour paper.
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