Pterodactyl

9″ x 12″ Pencil and Ink on paper

“Pterodactyl” was inspired by a photo taken by friend and multi talented Timothy Price @ Off Center Not Even. It is probably actually some kind of crane or egret or heron(?) he found in his “back yard” in New Mexico, he calls them “paradactyls” they do look very prehistoric!

As soon as I saw the photo I knew I wanted to draw it. It was just the inspiration I needed to keep practicing my sketching skills after revisiting drawing in the last 2020 Inktober event.

Here is Tim’s photograph that inspired me!

Not for sale, and nothing to promote today, I just wanted to share! Have a great weekend everyone! Stay creative and stay healthy! πŸ˜ŠπŸ€—

18 responses to “Pterodactyl”

  1. Ladysag77 Avatar

    Spectacular πŸ™ŒπŸ˜ you are so talented my dear friend!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Maria! I hope you are having a great weekend!πŸ˜ŠπŸ’•

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  2. Phil Avatar

    Very nicely done, Tiffany πŸ‘

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  3. Timothy Price Avatar
    Timothy Price

    Wow. I really like your drawing. There are a more interesting elements in your sketching than the photo.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you Tim! I just love the composition of the photo. I suppose they tuck one leg up when perched?

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      1. Timothy Price Avatar
        Timothy Price

        A lot of birds perch on one leg.

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  4. Chris Lovie-Tyler Avatar
    Chris Lovie-Tyler

    That’s really cool. Love the little hairy bits coming off the bird. Looks like a real character.

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thanks, Chris! I think that his character is what caught my attention first, I just had to sketch him!

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  5. Zoewiezoe Avatar

    How is this an ‘attempt’?
    Success!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      You are too sweet, thank you so much!πŸ™β˜ΊπŸ˜‰

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  6. Kirt D Tisdale Avatar

    Beautiful sketching!! Love it!! Very well done!!

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Thank you so much, Kirt! πŸ™

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      They are rather majestic!

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  7. Sketchuniverse Avatar

    A very great drawing. Ugliness, beauty and tenderness in one work. Congrats! 🌸🌸🌸🌸🌸

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    1. tiffanyarpdaleo Avatar

      Exactly! Thank you so much! πŸ˜ŠπŸ™

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      1. Sketchuniverse Avatar

        Have a nice day, honey 🎈

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