- Chinese Proverb
A daily practice of sketching and painting gives you a chance to exercise the big three P's - practice, practice, practice!
Duck sketches in Moleskine Watercolour sketchbook 8" x 5.5"
As I was filling the bird feeders yesterday morning, I heard a terrible raucous and as I looked up, six ducks came flying over, quacking and chatting, sounding like a busy freeway in the sky. I managed to identify some South African Shell ducks and some Mallards. Peculiar that they were all flying together, but given the Mallard's tendency to mate with anything and anyone, it's probably not that surprising. But there again, what I thought was the Shell ducks might have been female Mallards.
Duck sketches in Moleskine Watercolour sketchbook 8" x 5.5"
This is done in my Moleskine Watercolour Sketchbook, which, when opened, is too long for the scanner to cover both pages, therefore the two pictures.
We have lots of mallards here in my garden because two ponds and my neighbours pond is just right for them. Looking forward to seeing baby ducks very soon. I agree with the practice practice mantra - the only way.
ReplyDeleteThese are great sketches! I have never tried anything like this before. I must give it a go!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sandra! I absolutely LOVE my sketch-books, and they go everywhere with me! Give it a go, maybe you can start keeping a Nature Journal, if you haven't already! You can also find out a bit more about journaling here : http://mareeclarkson.livejournal.com/
ReplyDeleteHi Carolann, you're so lucky to have the Mallards nearby, if they don't pass by, I have to go look for them!
ReplyDeleteMaree...your sketches have just exploded with finesse and character lately. You do lovely work!
ReplyDeleteRonell
Thank you Ronell! And I'm pleased my growth and progress is visible!
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