video: young bald eagle sighting & dropshot fishing
May 30, 2020
Bald Eagles are making a comeback, including in my area. I get a sighting of family of eagles, the mother and its offspring. Interestingly, the young eagle looks a little odd because it does not have a bald crown like an adult. The young has a blotchy feather pattern.
Plus, while fishing from the river edge, I use worms on the drop shot rig, and experiment with different lengths. between the hook and sinker. Success depends on the depth, structure and the kind of fish you are seeking.
Is the drop shot with worms effective for catching fish? What kind of fish am I able to catch on this presentation? Watch my short video and find out :) Thanks for watching and enjoy!
everglades (part 3): wildlife illustration
May 23, 2020
The Florida Everglades is home to many unique fauna and flora. I created a 2-D diorama illustration, featuring nature that is native to the wetlands. The print size is 11×17 on 13×19 paper. It includes the Alligator, birds, turtles and fish. All thriving along the Mangroves.
As a bonus, there is an accompanying animal identification chart on 8 x 10 size print, naming the Everglades flora and fauna. I was inspired by seeing museum dioramas of animal life in their environment. I match them up by shape and numbers. The print is available at my shop. Check it out :)
This is the last element in the Everglades outdoor and nature series. I hope you enjoyed my videos and artwork!
By the way, can you name any of the animals in the drawing?
everglades (part 1): fishing with alligators nearby!
May 10, 2020
Florida is a haven for exotic wildlife. What animal do you think of when you think of Florida? Perhaps Alligators? Here’ s my drawing of an Alligator relaxing in the mangroves. Does it look like a happy gator?
In my video, I visit the Everglades, a massive preserve of beautiful nature. And since Florida is also known for its amazing fishing. I find a spot to fish. I am ecstatic because with almost every cast, I get a Bass. Meanwhile, I have to watch out for hungry Alligators lurking nearby! The Largemouth I catch are medium-sized. I don’t get the quality big ones, but I do get the quantity.
Check out my video on Exploring the Everglades: Fishing with Hungry Alligators Nearby.
This is part 1 of 2 on my trip to the Everglades. Part 2 will be about some facts on the National Park and my search for more amazing wildlife, such as exotic birds, more alligators and of course, turtles!
This is my first combo-post of my art and video creation :)
(I briefly feature my art in the video too)
Let me know what you think. Enjoy!
sketch: osprey catches fish
May 2, 2020
I am working on a series of sketches about Florida wildlife. I am hoping to tie the illustrations with a video I am also creating on the Everglades.
For starters, today’s drawing is of a predatory Osprey bird, swooping across the sky to catch a nice fish for a meal.
Stay tuned for more :)
Happy weekend!