Tag Archives: sketch

Working through “Artist’s Block”… Help me choose the top 4 birds for a limited edition suite of prints while I am waiting for the block to pass.

Posted on June 8, 2013 by

For some time now I have been unable to sketch or paint, I am experiencing “Artist’s Block”.   Often, if I am facing obstacles in other areas of my life there are times when I just am unable to be … Continue reading →

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Let me take you to a place that will take your breath away…

Posted on February 19, 2013 by

Thinking about the vantage point of pigeons ‘fancy or common’ it must be amazing! It would take my breath away. It is great to be sketching again.  Thanks so much for the blog nominations and awards!  I will try to … Continue reading →

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This January Horse Regards the Past

Posted on January 5, 2013 by

Drawing is a wonderful way of remembering… I think the first memory I have of drawing was one I had done of a horse. It was the “horse of a different color” in the Wizard of Oz.  I loved horses … Continue reading →

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Sketchathon! Hurricane Sandy Fundraiser this Sunday in New York City.

Posted on December 12, 2012 by

This Sunday December 16th I will be participating in a fundraiser to raise money for the Time Square Art Square and The New York Foundation for the Arts to assist artists affected by Hurricane Sandy. It is a Sketchathon, with 100 artists … Continue reading →

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Side By Side As Crows

Posted on October 23, 2012 by

This is my first new post in some time. It was difficult to get started again. I wanted to take a moment to thank those of you who have sent your supportive comments and great feedback over the past weeks … Continue reading →

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Inside Out

Posted on August 7, 2012 by

Inside Out Dawn Henning, 2012 Watercolor on Arches paper. More work can be seen at http://www.dawnhenning.com

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August Magpie In A Crowded Room

Posted on August 3, 2012 by

It is good to be back at my drawing table after a wonderful trip to Greece. I saw my first European Magpie under the Olive trees in the gardens of the Greek Agora in Athens.

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Week 13 – Thinking of Greece – Greek Independence Day

Posted on March 28, 2012 by

Thinking about Greece, I stumbled upon a blog I like, and found some great photos…  athensbirds.blogspot.com  Looking forward to being in Athens this June to see my family.

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Week Three, House Crow study

Posted on February 12, 2012 by

     

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Week One, January 2012 Hooded Crow

Posted on January 10, 2012 by

My first drawing for 2012 is a Hooded Crow, one of my favorites, they are stunning, strong and intelligent.  I fell in love with them  on my first trip to India, they are both compelling and intimidating.

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