Colored pencil nature, wildlife, animal and bird art

Hoopoe

The Hoopoe is another bird that has been on my to do list for a while, for me it was really exciting to use a completely different color palette. The Hoopoe also has some unusual textures to the head and neck feathers which were a nice challenge.

Blue and Red Betta Fish

Picture of a Betta Fish drawn using colored pencils. For this drawing of a blue and red Siamese fighting fish l used Faber Castell Polychromos and Caran D’ache Luminance and Pablo’s and Holbein pencils.

l really loved the unusual color combination in this gorgeous Betta Fish. I used reds from all my pencil brands (Faber Castell Polychromos and Caran D’ache Luminance and Pablo’s and Holbeins) for this piece. For a step by step guide to drawing fish scales click the link below

Green/Guinea Turaco

Picture of a Green or Guinea Turaco bird drawn using colored pencils. Colored pencil drawing of a bird.

The Turaco was a completely new bird to me and l am so excited to have found it, l certainly have more on my to do list!

Chinese Water Dragon

This is a very large piece. I have wanted to draw another lizard for a while, but to work bigger to get more detail in. This piece is drawn on grey Stonehenge paper. SOLD.

Dwarf Oriental Kingfisher

I was so excited to draw this gorgeous little bird, and l got to try out my new Holbien pencils too! They are so vibrant. You will find a step by step guide to drawing this type of feather on my tips page.

Love Birds

Because you have to have a pair of Love Birds. These beautiful birds pair for life, how could l separate them?

Robin in Snow

Picture of a European Robin sitting on a snow covered branch drawn using colored pencils. Coloured pencil drawing of a Robin.

Robin in the snow. It was really fun to draw snow. Something l have never done before. This Robin was drawn on grey paper as l really wanted to capture the wintery feel.

Blue Chameleon

Chameleons are another creature l have a very soft spot for. This is my second chameleon drawing. SOLD.

Ruby Topaz Hummingbird

Picture of a brown and orange hummingbird in flight drawn using colored pencils. coloured pencil drawing of a hummingbird.

This hummingbird has such unusual colors l couldn’t help but draw it. As always the chance to work with a different color palette always draws me in!

Hummingbird 6?

Picture of a hummingbird drawn using colored pencils. coloured pencil drawing of a Calliope hummingbird.

This hummingbird l dont have a positive identification for. l think it might be a Calliope? lf anyone can positively id it for me l would be so grateful to hear from you. This was another photo from the amazing StephenJayPhotography. You can find him over on Facebook, his link is in the post below.

Smiling Chameleon

Picture of a green chameleon drawn using colored pencils. Colored pencil drawing of a chameleon.

This chameleon captured me with his amazing expression. He just looked so cheeky! SOLD.

Mountain Gem hummingbird

This gorgeous little hummingbird, a Mountain Gem was such a pretty little thing, and the colours so gorgeous that l had to draw it. I thought l would try my first mossy branch for him to sit on too. SOLD.

Ladybird/Ladybug

Picture of a ladybird or ladybug drawn using coloured pencil, colored pencil drawing of a ladybird. Wildlife art in colored pencil.

Ladybug/ Ladybird. I really fell in love with this photo as soon as l saw it. I love seeing the inside of the shell, l love the twisted wing, l love seeing the upper body.

Siamese Fighting Fish 2

Picture of a Siamese fighting fish, Betta fish drawn using coloured pencils. Colored pencil drawing of a fish. Pink half moon fish drawng.

Siamese Fighting Fish 2, or Betta fish or Half Moon fish. I just couldn't resist drawing a second one and making a pair. They are just so much fun to draw. SOLD.