Still Life

by parula

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Description

Mar 8th 2007
Tags:
animal ardeidae crowned heron night nyctanassa portrait violacea yellow
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This is a picture of a Yellow-Crowned Night Heron (( Nyctanassa violacea )). I was inspired to draw one after I saw a photo of one on the Calendar at the museum I volunteer at. Anyway, sort of a tryout with shading and such, I found out that I fail at drawing realistic water, but that's okay

Comments

Janen Says:

Congratulations! This has made my day!
Ah, this is so beautifully detailed that I feel compelled to wanna hug you. it is beautiful, and life like.
All I can do is comment on its loveliness!

ScarryGirl Says:

Wow this is awesome!

weisse edelweiss Says:

This clearly needs to be in a museum. X3

Omar Fabian Says:

Impressive o.o Look at some water if you want to get it right. It's kind of easy after a while

Mitsukai Akuma Says:

omg :U YOU MADE IT EVEN MORE SMEXY AND DETAILED! It's so beautiful! >w<

isniffnailpolish Says:

OMG Girl.... this is AMAZINGGGGG. I dont know what else to sayyyyy....Fav!

Lark Pash Says:

WOW!!! Very good!

TheRandomAlchemist Says:

my that's amazing oo, your great at realism. I've never seen that kind of heron before, but I do see plenty of Great Blue ones where I live :3

Quack Says:

Excellent details, especially on the beak. You're a very talented artist! Keep up the amazing work!

Gryphie Says:

meh, nevermind the water... you'll get the hang of it. its the detail on the bird itself gorgeous ! :3