25 August 08
White-faced Ibis
Lunchtime: a large flock of ibis in our flooded field, comparatively close to the kitchen window. I got out the prismacolors. I’m quite enjoying sketching, as opposed to drawing, with them — I used only four colors, terra cotta, indigo, apple green, pink.
One bird stood up tall to preen and held the pose for quite a long time, moving only its head. I was able to do a more detailed study of this one…
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Neat…it’s always nice when a bird decides to be an obliging model. And it’s lovely!