The Cardinal

Progress Shots

the beginning sketch

decided to start with the beak first

Had to try and create my values

but the eye makes it real

08-07-2026

08-09-2026

08-10-2026

spent 2 hours working on feather detail 08-11-2026

little more feather detail…

I am starting to feel the realism as I just keep adding details to these feathers

finishing a lot of those feather details

started the background

Complete