Wednesday, February 20, 2013

Botanical Illustrations

These drawings were done from life with colored pencils on watercolor paper.



Pussy Willow Jan

Pussy Willow Twig in January



Curly Willow Jan

Curly Willow Twig in January



Tulip Popular

Tulip Poplar Twig in January



Red Twig Dogwood Jan

Red Twig Dogwood in January



Boxelder Jan

Box Elder in January


Star Magnolia Jan

Star Magnolia twig in January



Red Oak Jan

Red Oak twig in January



Sugar Maple Jan

Sugar Maple twig in January



Silver Maple Jan

Silver Maple twig in January



Northern Catalpa Jan

Northern Catalpa twig in January



Sassafras Jan

Sassafras twig in January

Monday, February 11, 2013

Pileated Woodpecker




So excited to see this large handsome fellow in my yard on January 26th! First Pileated Woodpecker on the property since we moved here 15 years ago. The picture is not very clear. He was high up on a snag and he kept circling around. Just had to sketch him! Prismacolor pencils.