Birds of a Feather

While searching for the next challenge to participate in, I found one that was right up my "tree". The theme is birds, nests, eggs, etc. I'm a bird lover/watcher through and through so I just had to contribute something! Whether it be realistic or fantasy doesn't matter to me as long as I can convey my little birdies through art. All the following examples were hand drawn by me - then sent to photoshop for colors, textures, and enhancements. I hope you enjoy them all.

"Flutterbye"

We loved growing hollyhocks in the SW and apparently the hummingbirds loved them too.

"An unusual meeting"

I've never seen a Red-wing Blackbird and a Bluebird together other than through my art but it felt right to put them together in this large flowering Rose of Sharon.

"Zettibug"
I created these last two images for a zettiology swap. They are certainly unconventional for zetti -which is exactly how it should be since I'm not what you would describe a conventional person to be. I love to add my own flair to my art whenever possible. Once again, these are hand drawn then sent to photoshop.

"Zettibird"
Although some folks might think of this as strictly digital art, I feel it is multi-media in the sense that the original concept was from my own drawing. Then you can also think of it this way...I use filters in photoshop defined as watercolor, pastel, embossed, etc., etc., etc. All of which are classified as artistic mediums. So, there you have it, a multi-media experience! : )

To be continued...
My next blog post will have the image I have selected for the Theme Thursday challenge.