Macaws and Other Parrots

Finishing up some misc. drawing from last year. I've never attempted a parrot before and began a Macaw. Weirdly, when I was younger I never cared too much for birds as pets, just all that flapping and yapping. I would always hear birds yapping in the background on a telephone call or answering machine. Don't get me wrong, they were pretty to look at, but made me cringe. Funny how you change your outlook as you get older. I see my friend's birds differently, but I can't socialize with the birds either, she has all that. :)

Macaws are the largest of parrots. There are 16 different species of Macaws. Size range from a little over 3 ft to one foot. They are very social and intelligent. They are found in rain forests. Central and South America.

Update 1/21/2014

Not too long ago I began that buffalo drawing. It is actually coming together pretty well. I'll post what I have so far. That will be soon. Stay tuned.  While you wait, enjoy this little masterpiece.

HK©2014

Bird and Cat Calendar

I have one of these calendars left. First come, first get!! They are drawings of birds and cats. You can email me at hkunkel71@gmail.com for price and details.

Heidi

Portrait of an Old Friend

An old friend, my best friend from high school passed away a couple of weeks ago from cancer. She was diagnosed quick and the cancer took her too soon. She was 41.  Here is a drawing I did of her.

Lisa

IDEAS

Ideas. So many to count. We daydream ideas while going through our days to laying bed at night. I have some long term ideas, One being, Books. I have ideas for storybooks and coffee table books. My dad is already on his 3rd book. The first two were Westerns, and the newer one is a little different. My dad is an artist in his own right as well. He was able to make a living at architecture. He figured one of us kids would adopt the art lifestyle, which has been, me. May not be making a living, but I guess I got my talent from his side. My mom, on the other hand, is more of a quilter.  She's helped me in making my own wall hanging quilts, but I don't do the major stitching. She never thinks she is good enough as some she sees at quilt shows, but dad and I always tell her "she is"!

...anys back to ideas. Someone recently asked me if I ever had drawn a "buffalo." Which, I responded, No, I haven't, but I can? You think from my early childhood, buffalo would of been a typical animal for me to draw, but I haven't. I've drawn porpoises, bears, wildcats, small animals, deer, mtn sheep, but growing up in Alaska and Wyoming, no buffalo came to paper, and they roam in the roads at Yellowstone! So, last night, I began a buffalo. When I get more into the drawing, I'll post it. Unusual body proportions so I'll have to use my 11x14.

I also have an idea for a Moose. Now, yes, Moose all over Alaska. LOL Need to draw a MOOSE. No, not Marty Moose. ;)


Peace to the Peoples.. until then.

OWL DRAWINGS

Various Owl Art I have created.

All Art Created by Heidi J Kunkel©

Please ask for permission to use. 

Thanks.

Saw-Whet Owl.

I love their little faces. So adorable.

Original was part of an auction and sent to a bidder.

Great Horned Owl

HK©2010

I think this was a Screech Owlet.

Questions about my Art

1. What is your art style?

My "style" is mainly black and white, highly detailed, with dashes of color. Fans of my work say they enjoy how I express myself through my artwork and how lifelike it is, as well as, the personality of my subjects.


2. What kind of pencils, tools, paper, do you use?

I work with Derwent pencils in variety of shades. I sometimes have use only one pencil creating something. I also love watercolor pencils, woodless pencils, and recently a nice Dick Blick pencil set I received as a gift. Blender tools are a must as is eraser pencils. I also use to work with some pastel and sometimes use acrylic paint. I either use Bristol Smooth Paper, or Bristol Vellum Paper.

3. What size do you work most in?

I mostly work in sizes that are suitable for matting and framing. Mostly 9x12-11x14. I will tell a client that I prefer at least a 9x12 for 2 subjects.

4. Do you draw any other subjects than birds and nature?

Yes, I do. Years ago, I began to draw people, including celebrities, pets. I still do. Most commissions are of family members, as well as fur children. I have quite an eclectic variety and have been told that. :) I'll even draw a lizard. (if asked. that would be a 1st)

Friend's Kitties

Having a little drawing fun of a friend's fur kids. I like the composition of the picture I worked from. Such cuties. Thank You Joan for all your support of my art. It means a lot. Every little bit helps.:)

HK©1/5/2014

Here is a drawing of one of her kitties that had passed away.

1st Drawing of 2014

I guess I can say this is the official 1st drawing of the new year, but I began before the new year. :) This is a 9x12 in pencils.

This Raven was spotted either early last year or the year before. I was with a friend, earlier, at a winery out of town and on the way back, we stopped at our local mall and since we had our cameras, this bird was too cool to ignore. Usually we see tons of gulls and Brewer Blackbirds picking up scraps.

Raven HK©1/1/2014