This cute pup was just at the waterside as we arrived on the Isle of May. Adult seals were swimming near by.
Seal Pup, Isle Of May, Ink Sketch
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Puffins On Rock, Isle Of May, Pencil Sketch
Here is another sketch that I did on the Isle of May at the weekend. I did a number of quick sketches to capture the different poses and situations. I wanted to stay and keep sketching but the boat was leaving and I had to go home! These will be good references for my studio work.
Puffins, Isle Of May, Watercolour Wax Pastel Sketch
Saturday I went to the Isle of May sailing from Anstruther. The highlight is always to see the puffins. I sat next to them and enjoyed sketching away as you can see from the photo taken of me at work. They all seem to have their very own personalities. Some had lots of sand-eels in their beaks. Great day and a treat to enjoy the puffins company. The first sketch is done with permanent ink and Neocolor watersoluble wax pastels. When I got home and had more time I added the water to the picture. You can see how vibrant the colours are after the water has been used.
Male Pheasant, Pastel 24×14cm
We have a very tame male pheasant who comes to visit our garden and posed for this sketch with the reward of sunflower seeds. His striking colours being a challenge to capture.