Week three features the Hermit Thrush. It is found all over North America, in Boreal forest and open woodland. What I didn’t know, was that it is a ground dweller, and constructs its nest on the ground. Both the male and female look similar, with dark olive-y brown and spotted underparts.
I decided this week I wanted to try working digitally, as I liked the idea of including a screen capture of how I paint. I can see I don’t stay and finish one spot at a time, but rather move around with similar colours which I believe creates unity in the piece. I find digital work both easier and more difficult, as you can use references more easily, but lose the pencil and paper feeling I love so much. I have a “paper” screen protector that I should likely replace at this point, as it has been well loved. Procreate is one of my favourite tools, as it is a one time purchase, unlike so many subscription based services (photoshop for example). I find it is much easier to use than adobe software in general, as I have a strong dislike of the pen tool in illustrator. There was a lot of talk in my fine arts program about the validity of digital art compared to traditional medias, and I don’t think it is any less valid, as long as it is shown in a professional way with considerations to tech or printing. Price of an ipad aside, I find this is becoming a more popular medium amongst teens and there have been more classes offered featuring digital arts in high schools. It can open a lot of doors for students, and if feasibly possible I find it is a fun tool to bring travelling instead of carrying paper/paints/pens around.
