I came across this partially-completed portrait of an Aplomado Falcon a few days ago so took it over to my watercolor table to get a better look at it. Although started some time ago, I usually have a few paintings on the go at any one time - most of them are well on their way just like this one and I could see that I wouldn't have too much to do to finish it. I began by laying in more washes of color onto the back and wing areas trying to get that looking right - obviously I still have some way to go there! Most of the head and breast had already been done so there were only a few bits there that needed any touch ups. Hopefully this one will be brought to completion in the next week or so, part 2 coming soon!
