How do we learn to draw?
Some artists go to school, some are self-taught. Some pick up the skill later in life, some can't really remember a time when they weren't doing it. There's no right or wrong way to go about it: books, videos, classes; if it helps, use it!
One thing that you can always use is good old trial an error. You don't need the internet or the library for that one! That was my go-to method of figuring out how to draw, really.
Nothing stands out in my mind as 'error' as much as this piece here. The first picture of the twenty-eight parrot was my first go at using the Arches 300gsm smooth watercolour paper ever. I didn't realise that you can't draw on both sides of all papers, and opted for the slightly smoother side as I was used to working on vellum at the time. Turns out that was the back of the paper which just flaked away in fluffy shreds the more I tried to layer on it. I also had exactly zero experience in rendering feathers at this point. I did end up finishing the piece but I don't have a photo of that. It's still hiding away in shame in a manilla folder somewhere.
The point is, a month later I came back and did the second twenty-eight - and look how much better that turned out! I now know which is the right side of the paper to draw on, and in that second piece I had another go at rendering ruffled feathers with better results. Just over a year later I revisited the twenty-eights again with Jim's commission and that came out even better!
You're going to have some pieces which you think are just dreadful. You're probably going to know they're going to turn out that way from very early on. Finish them anyway! If you know they're going to be a bit mediocre, go all out and try things you might not want to try on something more high-stakes like a commission. It might be a catastrophe, but you might learn something new.
Mistletoebird (Dicaeum hirundinaceum) - female. Found wherever mistletoe grows and feeds on its berries plus some other nectars and fruits and invertebrates. Is an agent for spreading mistletoe by excreting sticky seeds on to host trees. Nomadic and common within its range chasing the fruiting of mistletoe. Not so easy to see because it is small and often high up. This one seen in Oxley Creek Common, Rocklea Qld. . . #mistletoebird #oxleycreekcommon #birdsofaustralia #australianbirds #birds #your_best_birds #nuts_about_birds #bestbirdshots #ip_birds #kings_birds #bird_brilliance #feather_perfection #sassy_birds #eye_spy_birds #birds_adored #best_birds_of_ig
A visit to my Rainbow Bee-eater tree produced this little beauty #australianbirds #birds #abcmyphoto #birding #birdnerds #canonaustralia #ilovebirds #NatGeo #mynature #pocket_birds #igswildlife #sunshinecoast #mywildlife #visitqueensland #instagram #photooftheday #birdlifeoz #birdsofaustralia #abcopen #kings_birds #natgeoyourshot #travelQLD #bird_brilliance #mybirds #mylens #birdshots #rainbowbeeeater
Eyes Part I 4/5: Currawong
Black Skimmer 📷@greggardphoto This is such a super cool post! Yes or no? 👆 Make sure to follow us if you want to see more cool pictures! DM for credit / removal 👈 . . . #macromood #macro_holic #birdlover #birdfreaks #wildlife_perfection #wms_macro #birdwatchingbrazil #animalphotography #macroworld_ #wildbirdphoto #birdwatchers #best_birds_of_instagram #brasilnature #show_us_macro #birdwatchingq8 #avesbrazil #australianbirds #yourbestbirds #igclubbirds #galeri_makro #african_portraits #macrongawi #everything_animals #naturyst #great_captures_macro #animal_sultans #animalworld #nuts_about_birds #elite_raptors #dayshots
This fence proved a favorite spot for this Immature Blue faced Honeyeater and so many others, including the Major Mitchell Cockatoo that I posted earlier. It was bordering an irrigation paddock and the birds were very happy. #bluefacedhoneyeater #honeyeater #nyah #fence #birdlifeaustralia #birdphotography #bird_freaks #birdlove #abcmyphoto #australianbirds #ausgeo #ig_birds #birdfreaks #ig_birdwatchers #naturehippys #thegreatoutdoors #ip_birds #birdsofinstagram #bbcearth #naturepics #nature_org #wildbirds #birding #naturyst #birdnerd #birdsofig #blue #rurallife #country #visitvictoria
#bird #birds #australianbirds #rosella #australia #beautifulbirds #closeup #easternrosella #colours #feathers #naturallight #wildlife #birdlife #birdsofinstagram #birdsofig #allbirds #birdsoftheworld #igbirds #birdlovers #birdwatching #birdphoto #birdpic #wildlifepic #portrait #wildlifephotography #picoftheday #birdsofaustralia #seeaustralia #newpet #rosellasittichfrodo
Owl finch babies’ first day out of the nest. 😅😴 . . . . #owlfinch #finchesofinstagram #finch #australianbirds #fledgling #birdlover #aviarylife #babybirds #outofthenest #sleepybaby
This guy didn’t look in the mood for laughing #kookaburra #laugh #australianbirds #bird #fauna #nativebirds #beautifulplumage #kingfisher #beak #australia #queensland #photography #wildlifephotography #wildlife
Star finches, orange-cheeked waxbill. . . . . #starfinches #birdsofinstagram #finch #aviary #orangecheekedwaxbill #birdlovers #finchesofinstagram #australianbirds #africanbirds
Outside #outside #rosathecockatoo #outsideisfree #galahcockatoo #galah #draußen #papagei #grün #natur #nature #cage #outsiders #parrotlover #bird_life #sun #cuteoverload #photooftheday #photoanimals #parrotsofinstagram #petsofinstagram #animalsofinstagram #sweet #balkon #germany #parrotlovers #bird_life #birdsoftheworld #australianbirds
Hola, soy Anselmo y ando libre por toda la casa dejando caquitas y volando sobre las cabezas de Lina y @aranxgram #australianbirds #birds #aves #pericoaustraliano #blue #nature
How do we learn to draw? Some artists go to school, some are self-taught. Some pick up the skill later in life, some can't really remember a time when they weren't doing it. There's no right or wrong way to go about it: books, videos, classes; if it helps, use it! One thing that you can always use is good old trial an error. You don't need the internet or the library for that one! That was my go-to method of figuring out how to draw, really. Nothing stands out in my mind as 'error' as much as this piece here. The first picture of the twenty-eight parrot was my first go at using the Arches 300gsm smooth watercolour paper ever. I didn't realise that you can't draw on both sides of all papers, and opted for the slightly smoother side as I was used to working on vellum at the time. Turns out that was the back of the paper which just flaked away in fluffy shreds the more I tried to layer on it. I also had exactly zero experience in rendering feathers at this point. I did end up finishing the piece but I don't have a photo of that. It's still hiding away in shame in a manilla folder somewhere. The point is, a month later I came back and did the second twenty-eight - and look how much better that turned out! I now know which is the right side of the paper to draw on, and in that second piece I had another go at rendering ruffled feathers with better results. Just over a year later I revisited the twenty-eights again with Jim's commission and that came out even better! You're going to have some pieces which you think are just dreadful. You're probably going to know they're going to turn out that way from very early on. Finish them anyway! If you know they're going to be a bit mediocre, go all out and try things you might not want to try on something more high-stakes like a commission. It might be a catastrophe, but you might learn something new.
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Pacific gull with his crab breakfast #abcmyphoto #abcopen #canon #canonaustralia #wildlife #wildlifeplanet #lovewildlife #wildlifeonearth #birds #bird #birdsofinstagram #birdsofafeather #birdlover #australianbirds #birdplanet #birdphoto #birdphotography #birdwatching #westernaustralia #australia
A couple of #cute #apostlebirds #snuggling always seen in #familygroups #australianbirds #bushbirds #ornithology #nature #birdwatching #birdsofaus #biodiversity #birdsofinstagram
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No walk along the Yarra River down here in Warburton is complete without spotting one of these beauties! #kookaburra #kookaburrasitsintheoldgumtree #australianbirds #birdstagram #birdsofinstagram
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Galah (female) Eolophus roseicapilla March 13th, 2018 Launching Place, Victoria, Australia Canon EOS 1D X Mark II Canon EF 600mm f4L IS II USM lens Canon 600EX-RT II flash #galah
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💛💛💛 #cockatoosofinstagram #cockatoo #australia #australianbirds
A slight Bush Turkey love affair. They make me smile. #bushturkey #bushturkeys #noosaheads #Noosa #Queensland #instabirds #nofilter #australianbirds #australianbirdlife
Incoming!!
Fairy Wren looking a little grumpy #fairywren #snappybeaks #beuatifulbird #bestbirdshots #birdsofig #birdsofinstagram #birdstagram #australianbirds
A Striated Thornbill about to dive into our bird bath. Strangways Vic. . . . . #birds #birdsofinstagram #allnatureshots #birdphotography #birdsofaustralia #birdsofig #australianbirds #bestbirdshots #birdsareawesome #birdlifeoz #ausgeo #wildlife #wildlifeplanet #australianwildlife #ig_best_birds #your_best_birds #feather_perfection #allnatureshots #bird_brilliance #nature_brilliance #nature #kings_birds #pocket_birds #abcmyphoto #australianbirdphotography #birdselite #macro_vision
Flight. . Imagine just being able to do a little hop into the air and then you’re off and away to wherever you want to go. . Unless you happen to be my cockatiel. Then you’ll just go over to the window and back to your cage again. I REALLY WANT TO SET YOU FREE, WARREN, BUT YOU ARE NOT CAPABLE YOU WOULD ONLY LAST TWO SECONDS XO . Note to self: never go to the park without a proper camera. . #flight #fly #flying #bird #birb #freedom #crane #nature #australianbirds #australia #botanicalgardens #rosserpark #goldcoast #love #peace #belove #befree #spreadlove #iphone #photography #photographer #filmmaker #musicproducer #artist #creative #calm #zen
A King Parrot came to visit👑 #kingparrot #australianwildlife #australianbirds #nature #friendlyfellow
Just back from a wonderful week away being #inspired #rejuvinated #refreshed and #renewed thank you to Steve and Manida for a great time at “Woody’s Place” Soldiers Point, #portstephens I have some great ideas for paintings. Can’t wait to get started #bluemountainsartist #birds #australianscenery #australianbirds #coastal #australiancoast #australianscenery #boats #beinspired #holiday
Ciao chicito. . We measure Eastern yellow robin's metabolisms while they sleep in a safe and controlled environment. Here's one being released after a cosy night indoors. . #research #womeninscience #birds #australianbirds #easternyellowrobin #diversity #australianwildlife #robin
Day 112. A pair of beautiful crimson rosellas were feeding on the tree next to our tent this morning. #day112 #crimsonrosella #platycercuseleganselegans #australianbirds #australianbirdlife #twitching #birdwatching #nelsonbay #nsw #newsouthwales #365species365days
Check out my new wheels! #showbudgies #showbudgie #budgie #budgiesofinstagram #budgielove #brisbanebudgies #brisbanebudgiebreeders #spanglebudgie #australianbirds #birdsofafeather
#magpie #australianbirds #birdlife #wildbird #australianwildlife #birdsofinstagram #birdlovers #landscape #Mountains #nofilter #nature #naturelover #naturelovers #monbulk #melbourne #victoria #countryside #countrylife #countryliving #outdoors #outdoorslife #iphone6s #view #scenery .
A darter bird at Penguin Island • • • • #likesforlikes #seabird #seagulls #australianbirds #wabirds #blackbird #lake #bird #drinkingbird #l4l #perthisok #forthefeatures #birds_adored #nuts_about_birds #birds_captures #perth_life #amateurphotography #pocket_reflection #pocket_birds #pocket_nature #bns_birds #likesback #canontelephoto #penguinisland #likesback #likeforlike #rockingham #darter
One of my favourite birds, the kookaburra. This one was hanging around picnickers waiting to see if there was some unguarded food. #olinda #victoria #garden #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #australianbirds #cute #beautiful #nature #naturelovers #naturephotography #australia
Two Major Mitchell cockatoo’s 11/100 #100dayproject #100dayprojectbirds #cockatoo #majormitchell #majormitchellcockatoo #beautiful #pink #colouredcrest #endangered #protect #birds #australianbirds #watercolour #simple #simplicity #liveinthebush #eucalyptus #gumtree #ilovebirds #nativetoaustralia #nativebirds #turquoise #pink #art #artist #artsofinstagram #manlymarketplace
Magpies, feared by many at Spring 😂. I haven’t been attacked by one for almost three years now by following two simple rules, look them in the eye whilst passing, and feed them regularly! Being a redhead, l was a walking target, l used to have a bald patch on the top of my head from being attacked so many times. But l still love them, apart from at Spring, they are extremely placid and friendly birds. And out of any bird l have ever heard, magpies are my favourite. To many they may be classed as average looking, but l think they are beautiful #magpie #australianbirds #birdlife #wildbird #australianwildlife #birdsofinstagram #birdlovers #landscape #Mountains #nofilter #nature #naturelover #naturelovers #monbulk #melbourne #victoria #countryside #countrylife #countryliving #outdoors #outdoorslife #iphone6s #view #scenery .
Xmas gift... Finally assembled :-) cute little Aussi birds. Thanks @danarino !! - #puzzle #diyfun #birdsrule #birds #australian #australianbirds #craft #gift #xmas #oz #aussie #birdsofoz ##birdsofaustralia #simplecraft #newhousemates #cardboard
‘Black Cockatoo’ has flown into Jamberoo to live with his new owners Ray and Christina from @three_flying_ducks - So happy to see him living with such a beautiful family. 😊 #art #painting #blackcockatoo #australianbirds #jamberoo #grimmhewitt
Pacific Gull (Larus pacificus), a very large member of the gull family, native to the coasts of Australia, having a drink near Lakes Entrance, Victoria.
#fms_pad #fmspad #fms_photoaday #fms_r #rosella #birds #birdsofinstagram #australiannative #australiannativebirds #raw_birds #moon_bestanimals #ig_birds #birdwatchers #bird_brilliance #bird_lovers #bird_watchers_daily #tv_birds #pocket_birds #rsa_naturepics #bns_natureshot #raw_nature #naturephotography #bpa_nature #king_birds #eye_spy_birds #australianbirds
Spotted Pardalote. Balyang Sanctuary, Geelong, Victoria. Nikon D800E | Tamron 150-600@600mm | 1/1600 sec | f7.1| ISO 800 | Handheld | . . . . . #australianbirds #bb_of_ig #bestbirdshots #bird_brilliance #birdlifeoz #birdphotography #birds_adored #birds_captures #birdsofaustralia #birds_illife #birds_perfection #bns_birds #elite_worldwide_birds #eye_spy_birds #feather_perfection #ip_birds #kings_birds #mynikonlife #naturyst #nuts_about_birds #planetbirds #pocket_birds #sassy_birds #tamron150600mm #tamroncreates #thebirdingsquad #total_birds #your_best_birds #birdsofgeelong #spottedpardalote
Spot the Australasian Darter! 🌅🌅🌅 #sunset #sunsetsky #sunsetporn #sunsetspam #sunsetsofinstagram #lakeginninderra #walkies #belco #belconnen #cbr #canberra #australasiandarter #australianbirds #nativebirdsofaustralia
Picked up this Australian Magpie from a member of the public on my way home. They found him flapping about in the gutter after being hit by a car. He's a bit cranky so I've put him straight to bed and will examine him tomorrow with the vets but for now all I can see wrong with him is a bad concussion. Fingers crossed that's all. #Australianmagpie #magpie #birdsofaustralia #australianbirds #nativeaustralian #wildlifecarer #wildlife #wildliferescue #bird #wildbird #aussienightmare #dangerousaustralians #springswooper
They like nicki minaj ❤ #bird #budgie #budgie #australianbirds #birdsong
#cooksriverwalk this evening. These beautiful creatures came out to greet us #purpleswamphens #swamphens #australianbirds #cooksriver
You can never disappoint me human!!!👿 #cockatiels #cockatiel #cockatiellove #lillythecockatiel #tiel #tiels #parrots #cockatielsofinstagram #birdsofinstagram #baby #babycockatiel #feathers #beautifulcocktails #petstagram #instagood #parrot #australianbirds #bird #birds #like4like #followforfollow #follow #likeforlike #angel #wings #true #food #amazon #parcel
What a stunning weekend it has been ☀ Hope you've all had plenty of time to rest and recharge 👌 We are spending Sunday evening watching Harry Potter and eating popcorn 😍 #SundayNightCinemaNight
Some more Grey Goshawk, White Morph moments I wanted to share... #greygoshawk #whitemorph #greygoshawkwhitemorph #raptor #birdofprey #birdsoftasmania #birds #tasmanianbirds #australianbirds #birdsofaustralia #wildlifeoftasmania #wildlifeofaustralia #tasmanianwildlife #wildlifephotography #birdphotography #bestbirds #wildlife_tasmania #tassiebirds #tasiagram #tasmania #discovertasmania #instatassie #instabirds #instaraptors #endangered #endangeredspecies #eliteraptors
👋🏼 Ello Cockie!
Dusky, our visiting wild Brush Turkey, was back again, but so late I had to use the flash a few times. Didn't seem to bother him however. Sure loves those large midnight grapes, but a nasty Kookaburra swooped on him so aggressively that he took refuge at the end of the terrace under an overgrown bougainvillea. I tossed a few grapes and clumps of minced beef in there and he seemed happy enough. I wonder how often he will come though if the other birds keep up these attacks. I try to intervene, bribe the others with treats to keep them away, but short of catching the bullies and releasing them somewhere in the National Park, there isn't much else I can do. #bird #birds #birdbehaviour #truthahn #australianbirds #wild_turkey #shy_birds #brush_turkey #alectura_lathami #australian_wild_turkey #bullying #australian_brush_turkey #old_friend
Still bring the Pelicans to life..work in progress #myreference #myphotography #graphite #pencildrawing #carbonpencil #pelican #australianbirds #australianpelican #illustration #wip #geelong #wildlifeart #art #arte #drawing #birds
☀️ My sunshine ☀️
Flight #flight #corella #australianbirds #birds #themoment
Red backed fairy wren(male) #australianbirds #allmightybirds #animalkingdom #birdfreaks #birdextreme #birdextremefeatures #bestbirdshots #ilovebirds #igbirds #feather_perfection #feather_features #nuts_about_birds #redbackfairywren #wildlife_perfection #wildlife_seekers #wildlifephotography #wings #udog_feathers
Look at this amazing fellow! Now playmate to one of our blue babies. So impressed with Kevin’s and Alannah’s beauty! #showbudgies #showbudgie #budgie #budgiesofinstagram #budgielove #brisbanebudgies #brisbanebudgiebreeders #spanglebudgie #australianbirds #birdsofafeather @_alannahgilbert
Black Swans ♥️ first time ever seeing these beauties, especially up close & personal. I took care not to disturb them whilst they collected trails of bread. It was blessing to capture a site like this😊📸#birds #blackswan #birdsofinstagram #wild #australianbirds #water #ontheriverbank #photography #closeup #ig_exquisite #exclusive_shots #theworldshotz #pixel_ig #ig_cameras_united #hubs_united #superhubs #master_shots #takephotoseveryday
White-plumed Honeyeater #birds #birdlife #birdsofinstagram #birdsofaustralia #bestbirdshots #wildbirds #birdphotography #birdlifeoz #australianbirds #australianbirdlife
Really loving the cooler weather. Loving this autumnal styling by @littlewoolcreations 💕 . . . #cockatoo #australianbirds #thequietlife #australianstyle #birddrawing
White Faced Heron - Adelaide #whitefacedheron #heron #birdsofaustralia #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #birdphoto #birdphotos #australianbirds #birdphotographer #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #naturephotographer #nature_photo #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonphoto #nikonphotographer #nikongear #adelaide
Black Swan - Ballarat, Victoria #blackswan #swan #birdsofaustralia #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #birdphoto #birdphotos #australianbirds #birdphotographer #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #naturephotographer #nature_photo #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonphoto #nikonphotographer #nikongear #ballarat #victoria
Australian White Ibis - Ballarat, Victoria #australianwhiteibis #ibis #birdsofaustralia #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #birdphoto #birdphotos #australianbirds #birdphotographer #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #naturephotographer #nature_photo #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonphoto #nikonphotographer #nikongear #ballarat #victoria
Eurasian Coot - Ballarat, Victoria #eurasiancoot #coot #birdsofaustralia #bird #birds #birdsofinstagram #birdphotography #birdphoto #birdphotos #australianbirds #birdphotographer #birding #birdwatching #wildlife #wildlifephoto #wildlifephotography #wildlifephotographer #nature #naturephotography #naturephoto #naturephotographer #nature_photo #nikon #nikonphotography #nikonphoto #nikonphotographer #nikongear #ballarat #victoria
Yellow-faced Honeyeater feeding on a Grass Tree Flower Spike. Near Cape Conran, east Gippsland, Victoria. . . . . . . #australianbirdphotography #birdphotography #birdsofoz #birdsofaustralia #australianbirds #birdlife #birdlifeaustralia #canon_australia #canonwildlifeaustralia #kings_birds #your_best_birds #ig_best_birds #birdsofig #pocket_birds #nuts -about_birds #birdselite #birdsofinstagram #bird_brilliance #your_best_birds #australianbirds #bird_perfection #bestbirdshots #eye_spy_birds #bns_birds #birds_adored #birds_captures #birdlovers
Late afternoon visitor. ☺
Another pic from today. Yellow Rosella #yellowrosella #rosella #rosellas #australianbirdsofinstagram #australianbirds #birdsofaustralia #australianbirdphotography #australianwildlifephotography #wildlifephotography #wildlife #wildlifeofaustralia #birdlife #birds
Had a try at drawing a rainbow lorikeet. #raindowlorikeet #rainbow #bird #parrots #australianbirds #birdart #sketch #sketchbook #petportraits #colouredpencils #colorpencil #fabercastell #polychromos #albrechtdurerwatercolorpencils #artistsoninstagram #artist #mixedmedia #sunshinecoastartist #sunshinecoast
More of the Common Bronzewing nest. These are native Australian Pigeons and not be mistaken for the introduced 'flying rat' kind of pigeon. As you walk through the bush you have more than likely been startled by the loud clapping flutter of these pigeons when they are flushed from the ground. Had to climb up a tree to get these shots. As the adult left nest for a break it revealed the newly hatched young. ( pics 4 and 5) 👍 #commonbronzewing #bronzewingpigeon #australianbirds #australianbirdlife #australianbirdsofinstagram #birdsofaustralia #birdlife #birds #australianwildlifephotography #wildlifephotography #australiananimals #australianbirdphotography #birdsofoz #australianpigeon #pigeon #nesting #squabs
Thanks so much everyone for coming out to the very first @smallandmighty_childrensmarket . It was fantastic to see so many people supporting local creators. Thank you 😘. This is the little A3 Major Mitchell cockatoo I was working on. This one isn’t for sale...yet. It will be soon but I’ll give you more details on that later in the week. He has a special purpose.... 🌸 . . . #smallandmightychildrensmarket #cockatoo #australianbirds #birds #artbrush #artbrushbyerin #artbrush_by_erin #art #artist #australia #australianart #australiandesign #ballarat #ballaratart #ballaratartist #bendigo #melbourne #watercolour #watercolourpainting #watercolor #watercolorpainting #painting #print #aquarelle #wallart #homedecor #design #illustration
#Wildlife #australianbirds #ducksofinstagram #ducksofaustralia #woodlenducks #free #swimming