Parrot

[ams]

Line and wash with Inktense, about 8"x8" in XL Mixed Media sketchbook.

 

[Balaji]

Lovely sketch! I have seen such parrots only in captivity. The ones that I see flying freely are entirely green in colour.

 

[Joy]

Really well captured. I have seen these lovely birds in the wild in Costa Rica. I have been away for several weeks on holiday and am way behind on forums, painting and commenting. (Plus I am rather overwhelmed and exhausted. Perhaps another holiday to “recuperate” ?) There are many things that need my attention at home, and I hope to participate more in September.

 

[bethany]

I love everything about birds and painting them. I use the inktense blocks for quick sketches. Nicely done!

 

[ams]

I love everything about birds and painting them. I use the inktense blocks for quick sketches. Nicely done!

Thanks Bethany. I use the inktense pencils but I really use them more like blocks. I scribble on a Caran D'Ache palette and then use a damp brush or water brush to pick up the color. I don't usually use them directly on the paper.

 

[bethany]

Thanks Bethany. I use the inktense pencils but I really use them more like blocks. I scribble on a Caran D'Ache palette and then use a damp brush or water brush to pick up the color. I don't usually use them directly on the paper.

Oh- I had not thought of using them like that. It would mean it would be more like paint then I guess.

 

[ams]

Oh- I had not thought of using them like that. It would mean it would be more like paint then I guess.

Yes, it's like working with paint. It does handle a little differently from watercolor though. It doesn't mix the wet in wet the same. You have to get used to it but I like the fact that once it is dry, it doesn't lift. It allows multiple layers to really intensify.