Kingfisher

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A stunning piece, Val. A much painted bird, no doubt, but you've given it such freshness and life. It's excellent!

Posted by Seok Yam Chew on Mon 11 Jan 12:25:30

A really nice watercolour Val, like this , looking forward to seeing some more of your paintings in 2016 .

Posted by graham turpie on Mon 11 Jan 13:12:04

Agree a beautiful portrayal Val

Posted by Dennis Rounding on Mon 11 Jan 13:39:41

Exquisite Val

Posted by Michael Edwards on Mon 11 Jan 13:40:13

Apologies Val my post should have read coloured pencil NOT watercolour, another senior moment on my part !!!

Posted by graham turpie on Mon 11 Jan 14:11:04

Thank you Seok, Graham, Dennis and Michael i appreciate your comments very much. Graham, I have senior moments quite often :)

Posted by Val Kenyon on Mon 11 Jan 14:21:18

Beautiful work on those feathers and wings Val, and round the head!!!

Posted by Chandra Ward on Mon 11 Jan 15:23:46

Excellent work as always Val. I love those shades on the wings, such beautiful light on the feathers.

Posted by Carole Swingler on Mon 11 Jan 15:43:36

Very nice bird, Val.

Posted by Cesare Romano on Mon 11 Jan 16:02:53

It's not until you open the thumbnail that you appreciate the absolutely wonderful detail in this drawing, well done indeed Val.

Posted by Alan Bickley on Mon 11 Jan 17:32:17

I agree with the above comments, Val, this is beautiful!

Posted by Mia Ketels on Mon 11 Jan 18:06:41

Val this is terrific! The pose is so natural, the colours are beautiful and so real.

Posted by Fiona Phipps on Mon 11 Jan 19:15:23

Love the detail in this chirpy chappie Val.

Posted by Sarah Bottjer on Mon 11 Jan 19:35:45

This is beautiful, Val, love the soft fluffy feathers.

Posted by Jenny Harris on Mon 11 Jan 20:25:59

beautifully drawn Val well done <br />David Harrison

Posted by David Harrison on Tue 12 Jan 14:00:01

Many thanks everyone your comments are very much appreciated.

Posted by Val Kenyon on Wed 13 Jan 12:25:22

Hang on Studio Wall

11/01/2016

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A coloured pencil drawing of one of our most painted and colourful birds, the Kingfisher. From a photo, and with the kind permission of the photographer, Norah Blount. C & C welcome, thanks for looking.

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Val Kenyon

I am a self taught artist or, as I like to say, I'm "unrestricted by formal teaching" which probably explains my mish mash of styles. I paint in most media, watercolour, gouache, oil, coloured pencil and my favourite, soft pastels. I'm inspired by the Scottish landscape, nature and animals and…

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