Today, the Emperor Penguin as depicted with my pen. The drawing took some research  as I wanted the anatomical  details particular to this species to be correct. For example, while the Emperor and King penguins look similar there are some differences that needed to be evident in the drawing. The emperor is taller than the king, is not as brightly coloured, the beak has a distinct downward curve and it lacks the distinct orange teardrop at the side of the neck.

Down at Wamoon / Prom country recently for a much anticipated getaway.

The soft sand was my seat as I sat down to observe closely; the many shapes, colors and reflected  tones of the seascape and  wildlife. It is always so gloriously peaceful at Corner Inlet, and not a person to be seen. Only black swans, sea gulls, egrets, snakes and buzzers - all of who politely mind their own business, except for the latter who would not leave me alone! 

Meanwhile, at the Prom Beaches -  a different story. 

Despite seeking shelter behind the boulders, a very strong wind insisted on blowing sand in my face.

The following procedure was necessary:

brace myself, close eyes, continue

brace myself, close eyes , continue.....

Managed to finish unscathed!

Dickensian afternoons spent drawing......

 I’m an avid Dickens fan and I equally enjoyed the tv series adaptation of The Pickwick Papers, featuring a star studded cast including Nigel Stock, Phil Daniels and Clive Swift of which I think Dickens himself would have approved . Cannot pass up the opportunity to draw and sketch these wonderful characters in all their fine period costumes.
Dickens inspires many an artist, poet , musician, and so it goes on…..