I'm not sure if I posted these drawings before so here are two larger ones I did. I have always liked the look of Snowy Owls especially the younger more heavily marked females like the one shown here. I have managed a few paintings of them over the years but nothing that large. Most have been watercolors but I really want to do justice to this bird so will have to work up something more serious.
Another one of my favorite birds is the Gyrfalcon and I am happy to say I have seen both these and Snowy Owls in the wild. The two studies shown in this drawing are of the same bird as it sat at rest in front of my when I visited a raptor breeding center many years ago. Such impressive birds and another species I can't get enough of. I have a large painting or two planned for these birds too so will have to get busy! Both are graphite on Arches paper, size 22 x 15 in (56 x 38 cm).
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