Young Flying Fox

I have always loved and been fascinated with bats.  I have drawn them several times over the years, yet they have always been in flight with wings extended.  This time I decided to challenge myself and draw a young flying fox hanging from a tree with its wings contracted.  

Here it is in progress:        

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 2020
Original size: 9"x 12"

All images are ™ & © dba Albrecht Illustrations. All rights reserved.

Snowy Owl in Flight

At the beginning of the year I joined an art group called 42 Sketches.  The idea is to create sketchbook art everyday in order to both exercise the hand and form a habit.  While writing my book, I had stopped working on art and so I joined the group to motivate myself.

This is a snowy owl in flight.  It is the very first owl I have ever drawn.  I have always admired owls but I let my fear of failure prevent me from attempting it.  I loved working on this and I am happy with how it turned out!
        

Detail of the face

  

Medium: Graphite on sketch paper
Dated: 2020
Original size: 9"x 12"

All images are ™ & © dba Albrecht Illustrations. All rights reserved.