Snowy Owl
Nyctea scandiaca
| Snowy Owl enlarge |
Watercolour on Paper 1993
4 x 6 ins
private collection
Watercolour Bird painting of a Snowy Owl using
a Photograph taken at London Zoo on an Art
college trip as reference material.
Painting Technique:
The Snowy Owl and the tree stump were protected with
Art Masking Fluid (available from any art store) to keep
them clean while the background was painted by dabbing on
Watercolour Paint using a small piece of natural sponge.
Then the dried rubbery masking fluid was peeled off and
the details painted in using a fine Sable Paint Brush.
No white Paint was used in this Bird of Prey Painting.
All the lighter areas are the Watercolour Paper itself.
Snowy Owl Fact:
Snowy owls are steadily spreading across Europe
and are reported to be now successfully breeding in
the UK.
A Signed Greetings Card of this Painting is available click here
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