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KristynJanelle β€” Raven

Published: 2012-10-20 22:27:25 +0000 UTC; Views: 13892; Favourites: 743; Downloads: 0
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Description 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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PK4only [2022-08-28 17:54:52 +0000 UTC]

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BlueYoukai [2017-11-07 19:24:22 +0000 UTC]

Do you use any references while drawing such photorealistic pieces? .3.

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HopefulZero [2017-09-11 12:53:50 +0000 UTC]

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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Cloudy-dragons [2017-06-01 03:19:16 +0000 UTC]

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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RavenCorona [2016-12-18 09:42:25 +0000 UTC]

So shiny. I like it.

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0rbitalsArt [2015-04-13 22:57:10 +0000 UTC]

im making a comic and for it i need a raven but this is really good

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Thriin [2015-01-06 16:54:23 +0000 UTC]

dark wings dark words Β 

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Jasminum-officinale [2014-11-10 08:51:04 +0000 UTC]

This is an amazing piece of art!

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ThomasHumbertRaven [2014-08-31 12:46:54 +0000 UTC]

Nice work ^_^

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KlassikalGuitartist [2014-08-23 04:28:34 +0000 UTC]

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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KristynJanelle In reply to KlassikalGuitartist [2014-08-23 21:52:23 +0000 UTC]

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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KlassikalGuitartist In reply to KristynJanelle [2014-08-24 00:28:23 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Gismome7Nightmary [2014-08-08 03:11:40 +0000 UTC]

Beautiful :'3

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WhollyJeff [2014-04-28 17:06:07 +0000 UTC]

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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KristynJanelle In reply to WhollyJeff [2014-04-29 17:55:06 +0000 UTC]

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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inJazztice [2013-11-15 17:48:06 +0000 UTC]

Oh wow

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KristynJanelle In reply to inJazztice [2013-11-20 06:51:48 +0000 UTC]

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Easis [2013-10-09 19:29:35 +0000 UTC]

Its great! Looks like a photograph

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KristynJanelle In reply to Easis [2013-10-09 22:11:43 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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333aspirant [2013-09-16 15:03:14 +0000 UTC]

gorgeous!!

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KristynJanelle In reply to 333aspirant [2013-10-02 09:28:28 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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yuggleganesh [2013-06-20 13:49:44 +0000 UTC]

excellent

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ZawArt [2013-05-27 08:33:32 +0000 UTC]

One of the best raven drawning I have ever seen! Well done!

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WarriorRaptor [2013-04-28 14:01:06 +0000 UTC]

Awww. People think I'm strange because I love crows but they're just so cute!

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Cymbarka [2013-02-19 16:23:54 +0000 UTC]

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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KristynJanelle In reply to Cymbarka [2013-04-07 05:36:20 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much

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WildWingedWolf [2013-01-24 16:31:12 +0000 UTC]

Wowww! What are you using?

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KristynJanelle In reply to WildWingedWolf [2013-01-24 21:24:54 +0000 UTC]

Colored pencils

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WildWingedWolf In reply to KristynJanelle [2013-01-25 22:53:08 +0000 UTC]

Really impressive!

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RavenFeatherAngel [2013-01-16 16:34:47 +0000 UTC]

So realistic and SHINEY! LOVE the feathers!

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KristynJanelle In reply to RavenFeatherAngel [2013-01-16 17:52:38 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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annaescapicua [2013-01-15 15:58:16 +0000 UTC]

Awesome work! Super realistic

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KristynJanelle In reply to annaescapicua [2013-01-15 20:23:08 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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annaescapicua In reply to KristynJanelle [2013-01-15 21:01:49 +0000 UTC]

My pleasure! Your gallery is totally stunning!

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KristynJanelle In reply to annaescapicua [2013-01-17 20:33:57 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much!

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copperarabian [2013-01-11 08:14:46 +0000 UTC]

This is amazing

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KristynJanelle In reply to copperarabian [2013-01-11 17:55:41 +0000 UTC]

Thank you! It's one of my favorites

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Cmac13 [2012-12-19 20:46:37 +0000 UTC]

Hi

I’ve featured this piece in my latest journal tradition [link] if that’s not okay let me know and I’ll remove it immediately

to those who celebrate

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KristynJanelle In reply to Cmac13 [2012-12-19 22:21:02 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much for featuring me

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Pauwla [2012-12-17 22:05:23 +0000 UTC]

LOVE it ^^

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KristynJanelle In reply to Pauwla [2012-12-19 22:20:40 +0000 UTC]

Thank you

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BenjiiBen [2012-12-09 21:52:00 +0000 UTC]

wow, this is so beautiful!

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KristynJanelle In reply to BenjiiBen [2012-12-09 22:00:05 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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Cmac13 [2012-12-04 18:55:33 +0000 UTC]

Hi

I’ve featured this image on my latest journal [link]

If that’s NOT okay, please let me know and I’ll remove it immediately – many thanks =Cmac13

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KristynJanelle In reply to Cmac13 [2012-12-04 21:06:22 +0000 UTC]

That's fine, thank you very much

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dragonis-7 [2012-11-30 13:26:14 +0000 UTC]

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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KristynJanelle In reply to dragonis-7 [2012-11-30 19:25:04 +0000 UTC]

Thank you very much I agree, they are very charming animals.

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MoonwalkingHorse [2012-11-28 04:35:49 +0000 UTC]

So shiny......

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KristynJanelle In reply to MoonwalkingHorse [2012-11-28 04:43:50 +0000 UTC]

Thank you!

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flamingflowerSPD8 [2012-11-25 21:25:07 +0000 UTC]

oh my god. this is mind blowing. *_*

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