Image showing a sparrow. It is a close up of a sparrow. You can see the bird from the side.
The sparrow is a common bird. Everyone knows the sparrow. This bird symbolises adaptability.
The mood of this image is contentment. The sparrow looks very content and is willing to adapt to circumstances.
The original is a watercolour made with watercolour paint, coloured pencil and pen.
As a bird artist, I regularly challenge myself to draw/paint a different bird or pose each time.
My name is Gabriela Brakenhoff and I mainly make colourful paintings and drawings. My works mainly consist of portraits and animals. But I enjoy drawing birds the most.
I have been teaching drawing to children aged 7 to 12 for a few years now...
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