S is for Short Eared Owl

It's been a while since I've done ink work, and it shows. >< But it felt good to do something other than digital work.

Here's the tools. A blackwing Matte pencil for the early stages and doing the rough work. And a 05 micron pen for the ink work. And a Jellyroll pen for the yellow. I love adding a little colour to an otherwise black and white work just for fun.

So here's the sketch, really rough, but gives the idea. In retrospect I should have worked on the head more before jumping into ink work.

Then I start doing more inking. I love doing feathers. Even if I honestly don't think this looks that good but i'm sharing it anyway cause why not. (If anyone has advice please share)

Then I want ham on the branches which I'm honestly really happy iwth even though they're really scribbly.

Thanks for stopping by. :)