Owls are mysterious, timeless, and incredible creatures for your sketchbook studies!…🦉 And then you can turn them into series, postcards, or just enjoy the company of the nocturnal muses. Maybe you’ll find something unique that inspires you personally!  

I was inspired by Albrecht Dürer and vintage Natural History Illustration books to create a series of owl studies in my mixed-media sketchbook (I have a few sketchbooks of the same size, so I don’t feel additional pressure to “spoil” anything :)

Having a plan for this 7 Days Challenge gave me an extra reason to actually complete the Owly Project. You know how the creative mind works!…(๑˶˘‿˘(◠‿◠`๑)  

Day 1 🖌️ Owl Feather Textures

I used colored inks and layered India ink for additional shadows.

 

Day 2🖌️ Silhouette and Form

I had wax pastels calling me for a long time…and I finally experimented with drawing using 2 colors. The wax pastels repel the water, so the chaotic, dynamic ink/water textures create a painterly contrast.

 

Day 3🖌️ Sgraffito Technique

Another reason to try something new! I got the erasing and sharpening tool along with a transparent handled brush (in the hope of experimenting with new techniques).. Sooo…our Owly adventures were a perfect fit.

I layered paint and added texture using the Sgraffito technique.

Days 4-5🖌️ Hero Owl

I painted my version in one sitting (during a long night session while everyone was asleep). I combined colored pencil outlines with bold (even neon:) colors.

Days 6-7🖌️ Owl Feather Digital Adventures

During seasonal colds and chaotic schedules, drawing on an iPad or computer can be a perfect fit. I approached it as a traditional painting, using lots of brushstrokes and textures.

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During the challenge, I got some momentum and experimented even more!

 

Thanks so much for joining me on these inspiring adventures!

I can’t wait to find your Artworks and Sketchbook Pages ♥

You can also follow me on Instagram and visit my website for more inspiration! If you share your owl artworks or sketchbook studies online, just don’t forget to tag me so I can find and share your art! See you in class! (ʘ‿ʘ)╯ ✯✯✯✯✯ <3
A.