This post from Robin at Robin’s Robins really caught my eye a couple of weeks ago, and I finally found a moment to quickly sketch this pair of mallards. Aren’t they sweet?
This was done in 2B graphite with a touch of Derwent Graphitint pencil added. I’m finding I like those Graphitint pencils as much to simply draw with as when they are activated with water. (They are basically water-soluble graphite pencil with a touch of color in each.) The tones are muted, so they’re particularly suited to nature and landscape work. Do check out Robin’s blog. He takes lots of wonderful bird photos, and I think you’ll really enjoy them!
I don’t have as much time for blogging as busy season cranks up, so if I’m not in here daily posting, I didn’t disappear, and won’t be away for long. Take care and enjoy your Wednesday. Quacks and peace to you.
Haha, I like the way they sort look suspicious behind them:is Mr. Fox approaching??
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lol thanks so much, Johanna! :))) Love this thought!
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I like his photos too. Very sweet! (K)
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Thanks, Kerfe! (More MM fun tomorrow…..) 🙂
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Lovely drawing, I just love ducks, we have two Indian runners at the yard, such comical birds, I could watch them all day…they had a lucky escape, as mr fox got all the chickens last week, but left the ducks!
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Wow, you’d think the ducks would have lots more meat on them! Are these your chickens, Rebecca? Glad you enjoyed the drawing. I’m partial to birds of all kinds, I guess!
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Not my chickens, but owned by my friend who owns the equestrian yard where my horses live…..plus many other animals domestic and wild that reside there….useful when I get the camera out! The plan is to replace them with some unusual rare breed chickens, ( let’s hope mr fox stays away, or he could get shot! ) the other chickens were old mind you, so I bet he found them a bit tough!
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Aw, lovely quacks!
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Thanks so much, Cathe! Can’t you almost hear their little conversation lol? hehe!
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Your ducks are too cute. I thought you chose to draw them today to celebrate all the upcoming rain and flooding. We’re all going to be wishing we had webbed feet. Ha! Hope everything with you is just ducky!
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Thanks so much, Jean! We’re getting ready to float away lol! 😀
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What a splendid pair! Those Graphitint things are interesting, aren’t they?
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Love them, Michael! I love Derwent. If it was a person, I’d marry it! 😀 Glad you enjoyed my little duckies.
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such sweet ducks! and perfect for a rainy day here in Mars! just meant to brighten this wet day here! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Jodi! Rainy here too and wasn’t even thinking about that when I drew this the other day….but it was timely! 😀 Glad you enjoyed!
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Once again, I see your drawing and think it should be an illustration in a book.
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Kathy, that is the highest compliment you could give me. Thank you. Wouldn’t it be cool? Should I dare to dream? Thanks.
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When you do the simpler line drawings, I always think they should be in a book. There is something about them that sparks the imagination. 🙂 Dare to dream!
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Like the way you’ve caught the ‘weight’ of the sitting duck….!
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lol thanks Nexi! They were so cute, couldn’t resist them!
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They really are perfect. This drawing is just ducky! 🙂
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Thanks so much, Carol! 😀
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Yes, the drawing is just ducky! 🙂
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Thanks, Susan! They were fun to study and try to capture!
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Lovely ducks Laura, such a sweet drawing 😊
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Aww, thank you Tori! 🙂
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Wonderful sketch Laura. I too like the Derwent Graphitint pencils. Enjoy your day.
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Sharon, that little bird in your av suits you so well! Thanks so much for your comment!
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A lovely sketch of this sweet pair.
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Thanks so much, Deborah! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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Your ducks are swimmingly good Laura! 😄👍🎨
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lol you’re a funny one, Jill! ;D Thank you!
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Yay ducks!! I like how you’ve made them appear rather delicate even though they’re such solid little creatures – and their faces, of course, are adorable. ^^
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Thank you, Iris! Really kind of you to say so! 😀
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wonderful drawing…and quacks to you!!
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Thanks Tree! Have a quacky day!
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I love your cute duckies! Mallards have a certain attitude, I find, and you’ve captured that! ❤
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Awww thanks Teresa! They do have an attitude, I agree hehe!
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They turned out great!
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Thanks so much! :)) Glad you enjoyed it!
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Aw, a sweet drawing indeed Laura! I love them. Thanks for sharing Robin, too – great photography.
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Thanks so much, Jacob, I’m so glad you enjoyed the sketch and the link! Robin’s stuff is terrific!
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Yeah, they’re plotting something!!! They’re adorable! Love this Laura! ❤️😃And hope you find time to relax in all the busy! I’m finding it super hard to post lately. Quacks and love to you! 💜🎨
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Quackly love back, bro! (((((((Charlie))))))) I hope things settle down for you as well! 💛💛💛. Glad you enjoyed my little mallards.
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Beautiful drawing.
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Thanks so much, Haunani!
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They are fantastic! Life first is my motto.
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Thanks Suz! 😀
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Positively sweet! 🙂
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Thanks! I’m so glad you enjoyed it!
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