bird drawings – Lucky Starz Studio

Backyard Birds: Nuthatch’s Song

Two red-breasted nuthatch birds sit on a pine tree branch with a pinecone and pine needles growing from the branch.

When I sat down to work on a hummingbird drawing I started several months ago (meant to be the 12th in my Backyard Birds series) I realized I hadn’t honored my love of the nuthatches yet. So, I set aside that sketch and let my admiration for these funny little feathered artists come through myContinue reading “Backyard Birds: Nuthatch’s Song”

Backyard Birds: Hummingbird’s Grace

drawing in colored pencils of a hummingbird drinking from small white and red flowers

Hummingbirds love fragrant flowers, and there are few flowering shrubs with as much allure as the Hot Lips Salvia. Hundreds of perfect blooms call to nearby hummingbirds to feast. This is why I planted these shrubs around my yard, especially near the glider loveseat where I sit while enjoying a sunny day in my garden.Continue reading “Backyard Birds: Hummingbird’s Grace”

Backyard Birds: Leap of Faith

Detail image of a black and white sketch of a Junco bird about to take off in flight with wings fluttering and tail feathers spread out crouching forward on a branch

Witnessing the anticipation and quick movements of the Junco birds in my yard as they leap into the air inspired me to draw this backyard bird in action. While creating this sketch, I focused on expressing the animal’s movement and intensity just before liftoff. There’s an incredible sensation of excitement and hope that builds upContinue reading “Backyard Birds: Leap of Faith”