H.J. Ruiz – Avian101

A number of times I’ve mentioned that I’m a photographer and artist. I’ve been neglecting my artist life for long time and that’s not a good thing. I have been so busy and excited with Photography that for a long period of time I haven’t even touched a brush once.

One of my ideas is to utilize my bird blog and spike it with my drawings and painting only that now I will be working on birds as subjects.

Another idea was to take a sabbatical at the end of the sum mer so I could work on my art work.

I do like the first idea because I could continue posting my photos of birds but also post my art work, what ever my work will produce.

Birds as subjects of my art work have never been my schedule. In my mind birds are perfect for photography, so by way of using them as subjects will amount to a great challenge for me. Somehow I always get into new challenges, I just hope that I won’t fail with this one. I go where my mind takes me!

I’ve been doing a bit of art work on the past few days, now since the weather is too hot and the sun too bright for good pictures.

Here are some simple samples of what I’ve done: You’re free to make your comments and ask your questions!

“Carolina Chickadee” – Sketched on blue ink on drawing paper, bamboo reed pen.
6×8 inches 80 lbs.  natural white paper (Yellowing is not on the paper, it’s caused by scanner)

“American Crow” – Sketched on blue ink on drawing paper, bamboo reed pen.
6×8 inches 80 lbs.  natural white paper (Yellowing is not on the paper, it’s caused by scanner)

“European Starling” – Sketched on blue ink on drawing paper, bamboo reed pen.
6×8 inches 80 lbs. natural white paper (Yellowing is not on the paper, it’s caused by scanner)

“Song Sparrow and wooden box” – Oil on canvas, 8×10 inches – Work in progress.

Important Note: The images and art work displayed are property and © H.J. Ruiz. Do not copy or reproduce.