I had not even heard of a pheasant coucal and I am not sure if I have seen one.
But I must have as they are found in many parts of Australia ( it is a sort of cuckoo and about 60 cm ) The Pheasant Coucal is found in dense understorey vegetation, , in open forests , and around wetlands, on farmlands with thick grasses and weed-infested thickets, such as Lantana. Often seen in parks, gardens and along roads or railway lines.
These feathers were probably picked of the ground in a local park or wetland area. They were in the box I was given by my family for Christmas. It was full of nature objects to draw - lots of feathers, seeds, leaves and a nest..
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arttoday13 16 months ago | reply
these feathers are so lovely and pretty. wonderful drawing, amazing coloring, perfect structure.
Felis_lynx 16 months ago | reply
Very beautiful feathers!
vickylw 16 months ago | reply
These are exquisite, Alissa!
Maria T St 16 months ago | reply
They are really beautiful! Well drawn!
Bella 44 16 months ago | reply
What an excellent present for Christmas - far better than a shop-bought variety. I thought these were the pheasant feathers as we have in the wood sometimes. I would say they are British but they are kept to release for shooting in the winter and come from Asia (I think).
I very much like how you have tackled the different textures on each section. The downy part always seems one of the hardest to get right for me.
cacollieotr 16 months ago | reply
You draw feathers very well. I am so intrigued by the gift from your family! You guys must share the same vibe....
Inky's Journal 16 months ago | reply
Really beautiful!
Miz. Dee 16 months ago | reply
A really thoughtful gift....like the shells that one of my younger friends brought to me. I really should get them out and draw some just for her...These are so beautifully special...and so hard to paint.
kayork 16 months ago | reply
Wow!! Really beautiful work!!
looseart2011 16 months ago | reply
Really nice and well drawn! Inspires me to take out my feathers and draw.
Keith Smith Photography 16 months ago | reply
They look like you could touch them from here and feel the texture on the feathers. Lovely!
Mistress of Longears 16 months ago | reply
Fantastic feathers!!! Whatever they are (obviously I had not heard of them either!)
art observer 16 months ago | reply
Lovely
Fish as art 16 months ago | reply
Nicely done!