Friday, March 8, 2013

Owl Sketch


My owl sketch and color pencil is partially unfinished. I was trying to shape all the feathers individually.  The face feathers, wing feathers and the breast feathers are all totally different. The eyes in the picture were different, but not as different as my picture shows. 






I find that when I draw/sketch/paint that the whole picture shows up differently on the computer than  what I see while sketching. I can see the details better and how it could be changed, shaded or highlighted.  What in the world did I do before computers!! I do like that I am better able to see a more exacting picture through the use of the computer.

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Blessings,
Janet

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23 comments:

  1. katMarch 8, 2013 at 7:01 AM

    Hello Janet, oh I do love owls they are so captivating and just beautiful creatures! Your sketch is great, he's so fluffy and you've done a great job of the eyes, deep set in all those feathers, wonderful!

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  2. IvyMarch 8, 2013 at 9:27 AM

    I love your owl sketch Janet, the feathering and eyes are beautifully done. HPPF!

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  3. Titbelsoeur, mixed-media addictMarch 8, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    nice paint ! I am happy to meet you through PPF !!

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  4. GlorV1March 8, 2013 at 11:25 AM

    Hi Janet. I love your owl and it is coming along just great! I love his eyes. Thanks. Happy PPF!

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  5. AbelaMarch 8, 2013 at 12:42 PM

    That's not so weird, we all do, when you focus on the picture, does not look beyond the details, you need to see at a distance "THE ALL" need perspective, which in his case, the computer gives. Saludos

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  6. NettyMarch 8, 2013 at 1:04 PM

    Loving you owl Janet.....
    Happy PPF, Annette x

    http://nettysartadventures.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. PaintingWriteMarch 8, 2013 at 2:17 PM

    I love owl and funny enough I also sketched one this week which I'll put on my blog sometime soon. I know exactly what you mean - it's so much easier to see mistakes or things you want to change when you look at your drawing/painting on the computer screen than if you look directly at it - i'm not sure why that it but it is helpful!!

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  8. ChristineMarch 8, 2013 at 2:50 PM

    Lovely work on the owl!

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  9. Tracey FKMarch 8, 2013 at 3:29 PM

    computers are such a great tool for drawing and painting aren't they... and digital cameras ... I would be lost without my camera... love your owl sketch... just lovely and I am thinking I may need to head out and get one of those drinks thingies now you mentioned sun tea... I hadn't thought of that...xx

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  10. WrightStuffMarch 8, 2013 at 4:50 PM

    Nice owl. I love looking at owl pictures.

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  11. UnknownMarch 8, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    I thought it was just me! When I scan something into the computer it seems to give me "fresh" eyes. I like your owl!

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  12. Robin Panzer ArtMarch 8, 2013 at 8:08 PM

    Lovely, I also use the computer to"see" my art better. Happy PPF

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  13. AnonymousMarch 8, 2013 at 9:28 PM

    I'm loving your owl!! Nice!

    Have a great day!
    Nora

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  14. dentheMarch 9, 2013 at 5:38 AM

    I like his different eyes. He looks sweet ....

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  15. Lynn CohenMarch 9, 2013 at 1:18 PM

    You just keep getting better and better! Love this owl! Love it!!!

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  16. ElisaMarch 10, 2013 at 5:53 AM

    the owl is sooo cute. Love his eyes and the feathers!

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  17. JRMarch 10, 2013 at 3:34 PM


    Wonderful!!!

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  18. FayeMarch 11, 2013 at 5:59 PM

    Janet, you are in your "birds period" of art, I see. Wonderful own with such nice feathers. It is strange how the computer image varies from what we have done.

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  19. Carolyn DubeMarch 11, 2013 at 9:09 PM

    All those details in the feathers!

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  20. ZueMarch 12, 2013 at 6:05 AM

    I agree that art looks different on a screen!
    You are so methodical doing all the feathers individually, I think that is the best way.
    He is a very fine specimen and cleverly drawn. Are you planning to paint him next:)
    xxx

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  21. peggy aplSEEDSMarch 12, 2013 at 6:28 AM

    I know what you mean! That happens to me too, that the image looks different on the computer. Your owl looks mysterious and cute

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  22. ElissaMarch 12, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Love your Owl's quizzical look, how you have the patience for all those feathers I just don't know :))

    Thanks you for visiting my snowdrop post and leaving your lovely comment.

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  23. KokopelliMarch 16, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    That's the perfect sketch of an owl and how they sometimes look a bit "weird" turning their heads and closing eyes.

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