It was time to get out my sketch book again. This time I had discovered this exotic bird unlike anything I had seen before. It was such a unique species that it inspired me to get out my sketch book and colored pencils. After I was finished drawing today’s Bird-A-Day art, it felt like it needed something. That’s when I had the idea to add the pastel post for it to sit on. Enjoy.
I actually gasped out loud when I saw this – truly, wonderfully stunning!
How kind. What a great thing to hear. I’ve never had a gasp before. You have made my day!!!
haha! I’m happy to oblige – it feels good when I find gaspworthy art :)
This is a beautiful and delicate sketch. You have a wonderful eye. I like the pastel post – did you have the Kingfisher perching on something else, or were the feet drawn after?
I added the feet later to sit on the pastel stick. Thanks for the nice comment.
Marcus, that is a beautiful bird….so bright and love the color.
Thank you very much Patti. I love colorful birds. They are like special gifts to us.
Absolutely gorgeous!
How nice. Its a gorgeous species. I barely touched on how amazing it really looks. Thank you.
We only have one species of Kingfisher here, I sometimes see them flying fast and low just above the surface of the river. They have a characteristic whistle call when they fly and when you hear it you have to keep your eyes open.
Years ago, when I was in my late teens I was fishing by the river, my fishing rod in it’s rest and a Kingfisher flew in and perched near the end of the rod. I daren’t move. It was probably there for no more than 5 seconds before it was on it’s way – but those 5 seconds seemed an eternity – 40 years ago, maybe more and I still remember it. Your sketch(? I hesitate to call it that) brings back those memories. Thanks
What an great experience you had. Kingfisher is a perfect name for that species of bird. He is totally built for fishing. Thanks for sharing your story with us.
I love it.
Thank you, thank you!!!