The return of the lapwings heralds the start of spring for me. These crazy birds spend their days practising ariel acrobatics over the fields, showing their delight with a chorus of whoops and whistles accompanied by the rhythmic beating of their wings. It's quite show and always brings a smile to my face.
I tried drawing with biro this week. It requires rather more detail and care than I usually invest in my work but it works well for this study because the fine lines mimic the combs of the feathers. The downside is that the monochrome palette hides the glorious rainbow of colours that are found on their wings: iridescent blue, purple, green and red.
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