The Violet-Tailed Sylph
So instead of putting up just the finished piece I decided to post a few of the images that I took while trying to draw this one.
One of the things that I wanted to achieve with this doodle-a-day challenge was to improve my technique when sketching. Improvement only comes with practice so for this doodle I decided to try and draw something that really challenged me.
I’m not a 100% happy with how it looks after the water-colour pencils but that’s something I can work on throughout the year and hopefully get right on a future piece.
Carol J Forrester - Writing and Works 
Wow, quite lovely, Carol! Is it graphite first, then wc pencil? I’m so glad you’re drawing every day. Your work is going to go straight up – you’re already quite good, IMO! Really lovely, detailed work!
Thank you. It was graphite first and then wc on top.
I love seeing the process, and the touch of color is just right. (K)
Thank you, I’m glad you think so. I was a little worried I’d not got it quite right.
I love the image and a doodle a day sounds like a great way to start the year. I think I will do that too.
Best of luck. Let me know how you get on.
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This is beautiful 🙂