Zenaida macroura – Bohan Art

14 Jul 2016

Mourning Dove 7×10-inch Transparent Watercolor Painting and Time-lapse Video

by Matt | posted in: Finished Paintings, Scientific Illustrations, Step-by-Step, time lapse | 2

I often paint things in the “wrong” season. I have to admit it’s a bit odd to be painting an icy cold winter scene of a Mourning Dove when it’s over 90º F outside. Maybe it’s better? It’s certainly easier to be … Continued

9 Jul 2016

Mourning Dove Pencil Sketch p71

by Matt | posted in: Sketchbook, Sketches | 2

For some reason it took me a long time to get around to sketching a Mourning Dove. I really love these birds. You seem to find them everywhere, and everyone seems familiar with their plaintive “coo” call. When I was a … Continued