An Eagle's Eye
A simple drawing of an eagle emphasizing its eye.27 total reviews
Comment from BarbaraKeener
Very interesting information on the eye of the eagle. You have the expression of the eagle down nicely. I would add some more shading. Some more feathers. Also I'm not sure what is hanging over the eye. It feels a little distracting.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Very interesting information on the eye of the eagle. You have the expression of the eagle down nicely. I would add some more shading. Some more feathers. Also I'm not sure what is hanging over the eye. It feels a little distracting.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Thanks. It is supposed to be a highlight but probably can't show up here as should. I did that for emphasis on the eye as it goes along with the info. I just drew a simple pic in my sketchbook then later decided to use as the eye is the focus, I hope. Thanks again.
Comment from avmurray
The eye of an eagle is always impressive because of intense look and its brightness. I assume you used a photo as a reference, and this is the reason why a bit a feather is hanging down. I think it would have been better if you had left it out, because it is a bit distracting.
The eye is done paying good attention to details, but the all white head look very flat without any indications of feathers or shades. You should also have out lines the beak all the way round.
The all black background is however working well, because it makes the head stand out well.
I also like the close and personal approach and the tight framing. I fully understand that you wanted to emphasize the eye, but I still think you could have done a bit more with the rest of the head. Still I wish you luck with the contest Glena.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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The eye of an eagle is always impressive because of intense look and its brightness. I assume you used a photo as a reference, and this is the reason why a bit a feather is hanging down. I think it would have been better if you had left it out, because it is a bit distracting.
The eye is done paying good attention to details, but the all white head look very flat without any indications of feathers or shades. You should also have out lines the beak all the way round.
The all black background is however working well, because it makes the head stand out well.
I also like the close and personal approach and the tight framing. I fully understand that you wanted to emphasize the eye, but I still think you could have done a bit more with the rest of the head. Still I wish you luck with the contest Glena.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Thank you. Yes to all of your suppositions. It was just a simple drawing in which I wished to emphasize the eye. I could have and should have done a lot more later after just entering the sketch in my sketch book.
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You are more than welcome Glena.
Comment from photoman12
A very interesting way to draw the eagle. Instead in feathers all over. Just the top of his head has them. Nice eye. Big and bold. There is even a small feather hanging down.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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A very interesting way to draw the eagle. Instead in feathers all over. Just the top of his head has them. Nice eye. Big and bold. There is even a small feather hanging down.
Comment Written 11-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Thank you, artist friend, I just did a simple drawing in my sketchbook, not much detail, just emphasized the eye more so decided to enter it in the contest. Appreciate your encouragement.
Comment from Jewell McChesney
Wow! You have done a beautiful job with the Eagle eye and I thoroughly enjoyed the description as well. Learning how well they see is amazing! Wouldn't that be nice! No wonder they make such good hunters and fishers.
I'd like to see more details in the feathers, however.
But this is an excellent choice for the contest.
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Wow! You have done a beautiful job with the Eagle eye and I thoroughly enjoyed the description as well. Learning how well they see is amazing! Wouldn't that be nice! No wonder they make such good hunters and fishers.
I'd like to see more details in the feathers, however.
But this is an excellent choice for the contest.
Comment Written 10-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Thank you dear artist friend, Jewell. SO glad you are back from COVID. Well yet? How is your husband? Yes, it would be great if our eyesight were that good. In the hereafter with the Lord it will be.
Comment from suzannethompson2
Lovely line drawing, Glena, showing the profile of this handsome Eagle and thank you for the interesting notes accompanying this. The black background really shows him off well. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Lovely line drawing, Glena, showing the profile of this handsome Eagle and thank you for the interesting notes accompanying this. The black background really shows him off well. Good luck in the contest. Suzanne
Comment Written 10-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 11-Jan-2022
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Thank you for your nice comments and best wishes. Means a lot to me. Happy New Year to you and yours.
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You're welcome and Happy New Year to you, too! Suzanne
Comment from Artistsushma
It's a marvellous bit you drawn and you chosen one of the most powerful eyes to be depicted. I loved going through the elaborate description and yes, eyes of eagle and other such birds of prey are hugely powerful. You come up with such a beautiful rendition- apart from the eyes, I love the beak you crafted so perfectly. Kudos and best wishes for the contest
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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It's a marvellous bit you drawn and you chosen one of the most powerful eyes to be depicted. I loved going through the elaborate description and yes, eyes of eagle and other such birds of prey are hugely powerful. You come up with such a beautiful rendition- apart from the eyes, I love the beak you crafted so perfectly. Kudos and best wishes for the contest
Comment Written 08-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you so very much. Your kind encouraging words mean so much to me, as your important support does. Comments from an artist such as you are especially meaningful. Thanks again.
Comment from TDtraditionalart
This drawing is well balanced and placed nicely in the frame. The black and white is an interesting choice. Your whites seem flat; perhaps more shadind details would be helpful. The eye, since it is the focus of this contest, is well drawn with nice shading details, that would have been helpful throughtout. I might have done the eye in colour, to make it really pop out at the view here. Best of luck in the contest
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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This drawing is well balanced and placed nicely in the frame. The black and white is an interesting choice. Your whites seem flat; perhaps more shadind details would be helpful. The eye, since it is the focus of this contest, is well drawn with nice shading details, that would have been helpful throughtout. I might have done the eye in colour, to make it really pop out at the view here. Best of luck in the contest
Comment Written 08-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you. I'll edit if I have a chance, at least color the eye although I entended this to be simple with emphasis on the eye. And, as one reviewer indicated, the whiteness of it cast against dark does make it inspirational. I'll try your suggestion if I can to see.
Comment from Brendaartwork18
What a wonderful inspirational art piece... I refer to your technique of course and excellent outcome. Sometimes the saying "less is more" is so true and here we have a really good example white with black outline, background and feature marks. Its beautiful and very appropriate, you did a great job on that very realistic eye
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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What a wonderful inspirational art piece... I refer to your technique of course and excellent outcome. Sometimes the saying "less is more" is so true and here we have a really good example white with black outline, background and feature marks. Its beautiful and very appropriate, you did a great job on that very realistic eye
Comment Written 08-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you so very much, artist friend Brenda. Means a lot!
Comment from Aunty Jan
That is an impressive eye, and the information to go with it enhances the picture. It is strong, and well done. And the turn of the head is one you see a lot with them. They have a regal look. Well presented!
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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That is an impressive eye, and the information to go with it enhances the picture. It is strong, and well done. And the turn of the head is one you see a lot with them. They have a regal look. Well presented!
Comment Written 07-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 09-Jan-2022
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Thank you so much, artist friend Aunty Jan. Your kind encouragement means a lot to me. Have a blessed day.
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You are so welcome!
Comment from supergold
a beautiful drawing Glena of this eagle with his ferocious look;
there are unfortunately two problems:
-a minor onr: something crossing the eye, better to remove;
-more important: ...
the whites are blwn out;
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022
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a beautiful drawing Glena of this eagle with his ferocious look;
there are unfortunately two problems:
-a minor onr: something crossing the eye, better to remove;
-more important: ...
the whites are blwn out;
Comment Written 07-Jan-2022
reply by the author on 07-Jan-2022
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Well, it was just a simple line drawing in 2019 that I decided to enter, darkening some and enhancing the highlight. I thought of doing in pastels, coloring the emphasis which is the eye, and a beautiful woman's eye, titling "Eye Beauty vs. Eye Strength". Hope you read my research, article about the eagle's sight. Thanks for the constructive review.