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Published: 2012-10-20 22:27:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 13892; Favourites: 743; Downloads: 0
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I am pretty pleased with how this one turned out! I have been wanting to draw a crow or raven for a long time, and what better time than October? Ravens are often associated with Halloween and being slightly "wicked". From my perspective, however, they're just awe-inspiring with their intelligence and often-overlooked beauty
I would probably own a corvid if I could, but it's not legal to own native species and I haven't looked in to the process of getting a non-native one. Colored pencils on recycled paper, about 7 hours overall.
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Do you use any references while drawing such photorealistic pieces? .3.
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What a beautiful raven! ^.^ The realism in your pictures is stunning, and you do a lovely job with all of your birds.
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This is really realistic! Literally looks like it was pulled right out of a picture-perfect photograph. (Though I know that's not the case; Just a lot of time and practice. Wish I could draw feathers that good.)
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im making a comic and for it i need a raven but this is really good
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I like crows too
How did your love for drawing wildlife lead to a profession?
Do U shoot your own reference photos?
Thank you for sharing.
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Well, I started drawing birds when I was younger because I was quite obsessed with them but wasn't allowed to own anything bigger than a parakeet. So that was sort of my way of connecting, and it went on from there.Β
I sometimes shoot my own reference photos, but honestly, I'm not the best photographer
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Thank you!
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This is terrific! I voted 'Stylized' in your poll: Although, yes, your work is realistic, I saw a strong impressionistic flair in the way you've chosen to portray your subjects. If you haven't discovered her yet, Candace Savage has a beautiful book of corvid photos, Bird Brains. Thanks for sharing your art. Do more, please.
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Thank you so much for the awesome feedback! I will have to look in to Candace Savage's book. I love drawings corvids and I've been meaning to draw another sometime soon.Β
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One of the best raven drawning I have ever seen! Well done!
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Awww. People think I'm strange because I love crows 
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I like the fact that this raven is so shiny! I noticed that it's not so easy to draw shining things (^^) naturally - or maybe it's like that for me. You made it nicely!
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Thank you very much
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Colored pencils
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Really impressive!
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So realistic and SHINEY! LOVE the feathers!
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Thank you!
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My pleasure! Your gallery is totally stunning!
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Thank you very much!
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Thank you! It's one of my favorites
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Hi
Iβve featured this piece in my latest journal tradition [link] if thatβs not okay let me know and Iβll remove it immediately
to those who celebrate
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Thank you very much for featuring me
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Hi
Iβve featured this image on my latest journal [link]
If thatβs NOT okay, please let me know and Iβll remove it immediately β many thanks =Cmac13
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That's fine, thank you very much
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Ravens do have such charm. I don't know what it is, but I like them because of it. He looks so real, like he is glued on the paper in stead of drawed.
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Thank you very much
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