Sandhill Cranes
Deborah Trent, 2021 · Watercolor / Pen on paper
I watched a pair of Sandhill Cranes perform their autumn dance—an astonishing display of agility and grace.
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Inspiration
Watching their steps felt like witnessing a modern dance performance.
Artistic Process
I laid in the initial color, then refined the wings and feet with added detail—finishing the line work with a Micron pen.
- Brushes: Round 2; ½" stroke.
- Paints & tools: Micron Black 0.8 pen; Ivory Black, Hansa Yellow, Cadmium Red, Manganese Blue Hue.
Reflections
I set out to capture the cranes’ swift, graceful movement.
Date of Creation
October 21, 2021