Capture the colors of Sonoran desert birds, from the vibrant red and green of a Coppery-tailed Trogon to the subtle browns and tans of a Cactus Wren. Since the days of Audubon, art has been a way to understand birds on an intimate and detailed level. In this workshop, we will focus on the color found in birds of the Sonoran desert. First, we will enjoy some colorful bird images from art history. Next, we will use pastel to create color patches to match the colors of several desert birds. Step by step, I will walk you through pastel techniques that make this process of color matching fun and accessible to beginners as well as more advanced participants. Finally, working from a photo, we will create a Coppery-tailed Trogon using these simple pastel techniques. All materials provided by The Drawing Studio.
Image by Cathy Wasson