An Owl Study

For the past year I have become obsessed with owls and in doing further study there were many different genus in the owl species. I observed many photographs and created drawing based off those dynamic photographs. With this series I want to focus on quick directional strokes with the charcoal to make these pieces as colorful and expressive as possible. When drawing these animals the main focal points were always the eyes and the beak, to keep them from overpowering the piece the strokes were used to represent the feathers and gamut of colors with the feather layers directing away from the focal points to allow the viewer to visualize the drawing as a whole. I tried to remain less confined within the actual photograph and focus more on the action of drawing the short, fast charcoal strokes. In some of these you can still see the drawing format and the gestural start. I wanted to keep those elements visible to the entirety of the drawing to give it the raw appeal. I hope you enjoy this series.