Timneh African Grey Parrot

**Printmakerguy** · #1 12-02-2006, 08:58 PM

Another Parrot drawing done- This is for my TOUGHEST customer/Critic- ME!

This is Marlow, My 8 month old Timneh African Grey Parrot-

Not the best scan, but it's fairly close!

It is about 7" x 7", Graphite on Bristol smooth.

Of course, as always, C&C welcome!!

-Andrew

**Lady Carol** · #2 12-02-2006, 09:16 PM

Cocky got an Andrew???

Beautiful drawing Andrew.

How long do these birds live?
What do you do with it when you are at sea?

**Printmakerguy** · #3 12-03-2006, 08:35 AM

Thanks, Carol.

She should live 60 or so years, if well cared for... Probably outlive me! She is a chatterbox, LOVES talk! We just have to be careful becuase she will repeat almost anything that her people say!

My girlfriend takes care of her- And the other 2 parrots- when I am out of town. We have a regular zoo

-Andrew

Crispycritter · #4 12-03-2006, 02:48 PM

Andrew
I think this is a great drawing of Marlow, In particular the feathering around the head and the neck area.
My wife's Quaker parrot often sits on my shoulder as I do my drawings, constantly asking 'what ya doing'

mothsailor · #5 12-03-2006, 03:28 PM

I love the texture and contrast. Very nice drawing.

Mary Woodul · #6 12-03-2006, 05:53 PM

Outstanding drawing Andrew, as usual!

Robin Neudorfer · #7 12-03-2006, 10:28 PM

A big one from Andrew. I have been learning however that the darkest darks should be on your bird, and the rest should be down the value scale a bit. I do think that will pull your bird up front. I have found that it really works, kind of like putting atmosphere into a painting.

aaces · #8 12-04-2006, 12:15 AM

I like this little guy

I've always wanted one....but the idea of 60 years.....Man....I'd be 100 years old

I know it would outlive me by a longshot

**Printmakerguy** · #9 12-04-2006, 01:30 AM

Thanks, everyone!!

They are a great subject to draw in Graphite, because that is their natural coloring

She DOES have a touch of red here and there, but they are pretty much grey.

Really fun critters to live with, too! Keep you on your toes

-Andrew

emma53 · #10 12-04-2006, 01:50 AM

whose a clever boy then

Reinhard1 · #11 12-04-2006, 06:50 AM

-Abdrew, you might, as you say in your profile 'do too much'. but I still have to find somethign you don't do well. Great drawing and interesting details.

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