Bald eagle

Here is an update of trying to figure out the featherwork. Just tried to go with it and put the color in and hoped I could pull out the light. Hoping to catch the image now and not look over worked, still have lots of fine detail to go.

Comments

Alexander said…
each time even more perfect. really gifted you are. great
April 20, 2013 at 7:06 AM
renate said…
Hello Nelvia:) Although your eagle is looking very angry (and it should!) I love him. You did not overworked it at all. All the lovely details make this bird perfect. The colors, the eyes (as always, I think your specialty) and the feathers are all done with care.
Another great art peace! My big compliments.
And afcourse big hugs:)xxx
April 20, 2013 at 2:48 PM
Rita Vaselli said…
Dear Nelvia lacks little to me that I look from afar, but probably there is still a great deal of finesse on the feathers ... Good job, knowing that this will come out a great work of art!
Have nice week end!
Big hugs,Rita
April 20, 2013 at 3:44 PM
Log Cabin Studio said…
I love your attention to detail.
Beautiful..one angry bird.
April 20, 2013 at 5:51 PM
Nelvia said…
Hi A, thanks for the kind words and thoughts, it is coming along and hoping to bring him in.
April 20, 2013 at 6:40 PM
Nelvia said…
Hey Sweetie, this is our National bird and we all think of them as regal and nice, but they are quite the predator and fierce. Have another couple of hours before done.
April 20, 2013 at 6:43 PM
Nelvia said…
Guess I will stay with the fuzzy as it might make it fluffy like. Appreciate the thoughts and comments.
April 20, 2013 at 6:45 PM
Nelvia said…
Hey C, in the mountains here, not nearly as high as yours, but frost tonight. Think this guy has spotted dinner and zeroing in. Think it is concentration and not anger. :)
April 20, 2013 at 6:49 PM
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