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The Victorian Crowned Pigeon is an unusual bird; it's elegant, brightly colored, and the largest surviving pigeon on earth. Unlike it's common cousins, the Victorian Crowned Pigeon is a beautiful bird you won't see in your back yard. It's actually endangered, seriously threatened by logging and illegal capture in its native land of New Guinea. These placid birds, that are easily tamed and the most commonly seen in zoos, mill about the forest floors and swamps in groups. They mainly eat fallen fruit, and when startled they burst into the trees with loud wing beats and sit in the branches to hoot at each other. The birds will pair off in mating season and both parents raise their single chick. The female will only lay one egg, but the chicks are able to get around quickly and will be dependent on their parents for three and a half months.
Efforts need to be taken to keep the New Guinea population healthy. The wild pigeons are learning a fear of humans since they're trapped for meat, their crests, as pets. But as their lowland forests are being downed, so does what little resources they have left. I was lucky to see a pair of these birds at the North Carolina zoo and learn about their plight half the world away.
"Crowned Victorians" 8x10" acrylic on wood. © Cara Bevan 2013
Prints available at FineArtAmerica.com
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/.....ara-bevan.html
Efforts need to be taken to keep the New Guinea population healthy. The wild pigeons are learning a fear of humans since they're trapped for meat, their crests, as pets. But as their lowland forests are being downed, so does what little resources they have left. I was lucky to see a pair of these birds at the North Carolina zoo and learn about their plight half the world away.
"Crowned Victorians" 8x10" acrylic on wood. © Cara Bevan 2013
Prints available at FineArtAmerica.com
http://fineartamerica.com/featured/.....ara-bevan.html
Category Artwork (Traditional) / Animal related (non-anthro)
Species Avian (Other)
Size 1008 x 1280px
File Size 405.1 kB
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really nice birds and a fantastic picture. the colours, feathers and eyes look very nic. and there is something about the picture that hints at old-fashionedyness - i'm not quite sure what it is, but i think it works nicely. i've only seen one of these once at a zoo. certainly caught my interest as it walked past me.
*bear hugs* I'm glad to help, I have those "I'm falling apart" moments myself. Just gotta keep chuggin' on. Btw, I browsed your work, and you have a wonderful style! They're whimsical and full of character, I like the expressions you achieve. Keep it up, you do great work! *highfive*
There are a pair of these at the Pittsburgh National Aviary too, which I visited during Anthrocon. The male kept walking around under people's feet, but loved to attack the boots of the workers who clean the exhibit. One of them kept collecting palm fronds and was dragging them around. Very stately, calm birds.
Your pic is wonderful, as always. It shows them as being almost coy, hiding behind their lacy fans.
Your pic is wonderful, as always. It shows them as being almost coy, hiding behind their lacy fans.
I've been looking for artists that are an absolute GOD with paint that will try to reply to questions and I managed to find you!
I am very new to painting and I bought canvases and multiple brushes. What paint would you suggest as a beginner and do you have any tips or techniques that I should keep in mind? I really want to start expanding my work and pushing myself toward more complex pieces.
I am very new to painting and I bought canvases and multiple brushes. What paint would you suggest as a beginner and do you have any tips or techniques that I should keep in mind? I really want to start expanding my work and pushing myself toward more complex pieces.
Hello! Traditional artists are few and far between these days. I'd be glad to help you!
The best paint to start with is acrylics. You want to steer away from cheap acrylics, they'll only do you a disservice. No walmart paint - go to a craft store and get some good thick bodied paints (they may be pricier, but they're better quality. Get tubes, those are usually good.) The paint I use is called Atelier Interactive. It's an Australian import and a little pricey but I LOVE it. It's thick bodied like oils but it's an acrylic that keeps its pigments when watered down. You can try some if you like, they sell starter kits with a variety of colors. I usually use the same set of colors with most paintings but it's up to you to decide what you'd need. I can offer more color tips later once you get going.
It's very intimidating to just jump into a canvas and start painting without a clear idea of what you want to do so do some planning first. A drawing, maybe a quick color plan. If you're really new into painting get a few books and look up techniques. I learned how to paint with the book "Painting Wildlife Step-by-step" by Patrick Seslar. It's a magnificent book that tells EVERYTHING about painting animals. Research, composition, planning, and how to paint various styles and animals in different mediums. Highly recommend it, it'll get you started and thinking. It's hard to recommend techniques without knowing what you currently know so start with books. Most of my paintings techniques I've learned by myself through experimenting. Just painting and finding out what works best for me. I'm coming up with new ideas and techniques all the time so it's fun to just experiment and see what works. Never know when that next brush stroke or smear will be the start of a new idea.
If you need anything else feel free to ask, I'm here to help. :)
The best paint to start with is acrylics. You want to steer away from cheap acrylics, they'll only do you a disservice. No walmart paint - go to a craft store and get some good thick bodied paints (they may be pricier, but they're better quality. Get tubes, those are usually good.) The paint I use is called Atelier Interactive. It's an Australian import and a little pricey but I LOVE it. It's thick bodied like oils but it's an acrylic that keeps its pigments when watered down. You can try some if you like, they sell starter kits with a variety of colors. I usually use the same set of colors with most paintings but it's up to you to decide what you'd need. I can offer more color tips later once you get going.
It's very intimidating to just jump into a canvas and start painting without a clear idea of what you want to do so do some planning first. A drawing, maybe a quick color plan. If you're really new into painting get a few books and look up techniques. I learned how to paint with the book "Painting Wildlife Step-by-step" by Patrick Seslar. It's a magnificent book that tells EVERYTHING about painting animals. Research, composition, planning, and how to paint various styles and animals in different mediums. Highly recommend it, it'll get you started and thinking. It's hard to recommend techniques without knowing what you currently know so start with books. Most of my paintings techniques I've learned by myself through experimenting. Just painting and finding out what works best for me. I'm coming up with new ideas and techniques all the time so it's fun to just experiment and see what works. Never know when that next brush stroke or smear will be the start of a new idea.
If you need anything else feel free to ask, I'm here to help. :)
Wow you are sooo kind for replying.
I was honestly scared because you're so good and popular that I thought I would probably be put down or something...
I've met a lot of popular people that do that on here so I'm immediately intimidated.
I will definitely look up these materials for sure though and I will save in order to attain them! I'm really excited about painting for it will
help me expand my mediums and such. I appreciate the help and tips and I will be sure to get back with you once I've started if that's okay! : D
I was honestly scared because you're so good and popular that I thought I would probably be put down or something...
I've met a lot of popular people that do that on here so I'm immediately intimidated.
I will definitely look up these materials for sure though and I will save in order to attain them! I'm really excited about painting for it will
help me expand my mediums and such. I appreciate the help and tips and I will be sure to get back with you once I've started if that's okay! : D
:3 Aw nah, I'm glad to help! I was once a curious artist too looking up to other artists (admittedly I still do, so much awesome art around here!) I support all types of arts from all walks of life and levels of experience. It is a little off-putting to see great artists ignore their fans, and the few who want to learn and better their skills and ask questions. I'm not sure why they do that, unless they get an overwhelming amount of people asking questions. *shrug* Either way, glad to be of service! For sure you better show me some paintings when you start painting! I look forward to seeing what you can do!
YOU CAN DO IT!
YOU CAN DO IT!
I'm so sad to hear about the Victorian Crowned Pigeon! I myself, according to my username, am appalled to hear about the destruction of the rainforests in New Guinea, where these beautiful specimens make their home; same for the Grand Cayman Blue Iguanas! I too am also infatuated with the scalies! Great shots!
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