Hunter by Martin S Taylor

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I should add that I don’t approve of any kind of hunting for sport but I was just taken with the beauty of the bird

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Fri 02 Jan 10:49:28

It is a beautiful bird and a very good painting !

Posted by valerie harper on Fri 02 Jan 11:00:16

Good one Martin.

Posted by Stephen Hulse on Fri 02 Jan 11:10:55

A smasher Martin and I agree with your sentiments too

Posted by Heather Love on Fri 02 Jan 11:16:14

This is lovely - you've captured this beautiful bird with great sensitivity.

Posted by Bobbie Matulja on Fri 02 Jan 11:29:05

Like your painting. They magnificent birds.

Posted by Lewis Cooper on Fri 02 Jan 12:25:36

Great

Posted by Claire Williams on Fri 02 Jan 12:52:20

Stunning!!

Posted by David Stevens on Fri 02 Jan 13:10:27

Magnificent, the bird and the painting, Martin. Mixed feelings re what it would be about to do I suppose.

Posted by Marjorie Firth on Fri 02 Jan 13:13:59

Well, it’s a beautiful piece

Posted by Martin Shaw on Fri 02 Jan 13:58:59

Beautifully portrayed Martin.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Fri 02 Jan 14:52:59

A Beautiful specimen! You have done him justice Martin.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Fri 02 Jan 16:17:08

Charcoal and acrylic, new to me and an interesting combination beautifully executed by this majestic bird. You've caught the whole being of this bird.

Posted by Lynne Brookfield on Sat 03 Jan 00:30:34

Wonderful bird portrait. Easy to see why you were taken with this magnificent bird.

Posted by Sandra Kennedy on Sat 03 Jan 06:05:37

So good to receive such positive feedback. Thank you all very much

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Sat 03 Jan 08:39:45

Love this, Martin! All the lovely textures.

Posted by Shirley May on Sat 03 Jan 12:01:03

Impressive!

Posted by Maureen Sherman on Sat 03 Jan 15:15:52

Thanks very much Shirley and Maureen

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Sat 03 Jan 18:01:19

Love the feather work .

Posted by Peter Taylor on Tue 06 Jan 14:33:26

Superb painting Martin - you really capture the strength and energy in this wonderful bird. The background strokes add to the tension.

Posted by John Kinsella on Tue 06 Jan 22:13:52

Thanks very much Peter and John

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Wed 07 Jan 09:45:25

Love the textures

Posted by Elaine Nash on Fri 17 Apr 19:54:51

Thanks Elaine

Posted by Martin S Taylor on Mon 20 Apr 08:37:39

Hang on Studio Wall

02/01/2026

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Just before Christmas we met a young man walking with this beautiful hawk on his arm and he kindly allowed me to photograph it. It’s a Peregrine cross but I missed the other breed. From Saudi Arabia. Charcoal and acrylic on gessoed lining paper. 14x19”approx

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Martin S Taylor

I have been for creating things for over 50 years and love variety so I paint, sculpt, make stained glass and ceramics. I use watercolour, acrylic, pastel and ink in my paintings and work from models, plein air and from photos - which I take lots of especially now phone cameras are so good! My…

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