Pet Projects #3 | Bird Portrait

Drawing Together, with Artists Network - Episode 117, Pet Projects #3 | Bird Portrait

There is an exciting new competition at ArtistsNetwork.com! The "Best In Show" competition sponsored by Jerry's Artarama, is open to all artists. For each entry, A portion of each entry will be donated to a nonprofit animal welfare organization, the Dumb Friends League. To help prepare for the competition, I'm working on a series of pet portraits. This third episode in the series will be a portrait of a parakeet! Follow along using this reference image: https://bit.ly/3A7Qwbf. (Photo by Sara Rolin on Unsplash)

Learn more about the competition and enter today here! https://www.artistsnetwork.com/art-competitions/best-in-show-pets/

We want to see your drawings! Share your finished pieces and any tips with us on the episode pages at Artists Network here: https://www.artistsnetwork.com/drawing-together-episode-117-parakeet/

Today, I'm working with:
* Grey Toned Soho Sketch Paper
* Charcoal Pencils (a variety of hard and soft)
* White Charcoal Pencil
* Vine Charcoal
* Blending stump
* Kneaded and rubber erasers

You can buy the materials I recommend now! Find more info here: https://www.artistsnetwork.com/drawing-together-live-video-streams/

For more information about me and my work, visit: https://scottmaierart.com/
https://www.instagram.com/scott.l.maier/
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This series is designed to provide useful drawing tips for beginners and artists of all levels learn how to draw in charcoal, graphite, chalk, and more! We'll cover topics such as: how to draw a realistic eye, drawing eggs, rose drawing, drawing landscapes, how to draw hair, drawing portraits and faces, how to draw hands, and more!