Sunday, January 31, 2016

Sunday Sketches - Owl



Welcome to Sunday Sketches, hosted as always by Alexandra!  I did an owl in my (9" x 12") sketchbook today, in watercolour crayon. I was inspired by a photo of a pearl spotted owl but gave up on the feather details.  Aren't the eyes stunning though, eerie how human they look.

Wow, it's already going to be February tomorrow.

23 comments:

froebelsternchen said...

A lovely owl!
Happy Sunday!

Valerie-Jael said...

Love your owl, so beautiful. I hear one every evening, but have never seen him yet! Have a nice Sunday, hugs, Valerie

Serena Lewis said...

He's lovely, Christine! I love the sound they make at night although I don't think we have any around here. :)

Saskia said...

Beautiful owl-sketch!!!

Happy Sunday!!

Saskia :)

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

I love his piercing eyes. Blessings!

Anna of Mutton Style and Years said...

I like the feathers and texture you've added.

baili said...

wow you are really blessed with ability to draw such beautifully ,this sketch is mesmerizing ,its eyes have deep sound of speaking silence a strange feeling which hold a sight

DMS said...

Great job! I love owls and you did an awesome job on the eyes! Bravo! :)
~Jess

Inky and Quirky Designs said...

The eyes are spot on,very piercing
Hugs
Donna xxx

Anonymous said...

Great sketch! I love owls.

carol l mck said...

Great owl illustration ~ you always capture the essence with minimal stroke ~ lovely!

Wishing you a happy week ~ ^_^

Adam said...

nice owl

stefanie stark said...

It's wonderful how you have captured the spirit of wisdom and prudence in the owl's eyes and I love it how you drew the smooth feathers.

Lisabella Russo said...

What a fantastic owl! I do love his eyes! I think the implied details are great!

Stephanie Faris said...

Those eyes feel like they're looking right at me! Great job.

Anonymous said...

Great owl. I love owls. When I was teaching, I collected them as the yearbook for the school is called The Owl. I was the advisor for the class so I had the room filled with owls.

Anonymous said...

thank you for sharing this gift

Rhapsody Phoenix said...

good looking owl.

Gloria Baker said...

I love owls and this look perfect Christine :) :)

Cathy said...

Christine I have really enjoyed your birds and wild animals series of sketches this past week. The soft realistic colourings have made them look so lifelike - and the eyes have been stunning. Thank you
Take care
Cathy

Christine said...

Thanks so much Cathy!

Blogoratti said...

Splendid and fine owl, nice work!

sandy said...

Such a cutie!