Hideous Turkey Doodle
The most hideous of all the birds we encountered on our Farm-stay was definitely the Turkey.
That shrivelled, wrinkly, jowly red head and neck!
But I vowed to seek the beauty in order to challenge my ornithophobia. So I focused on it's impressive tail plume, and greatly minimised the tiny head.
This is what I came up with. What do you think?
Of course, as usual I drew it with my trusty ball point pen. My husband gave me forty of them for christmas :)
I tried to focus less on the head, it's very scary. But the feathers are quite lovey. I can't believe I'm saying that, but they are.
News of my actual holding of a bird will follow soon.
It is time to head home and back to reality.
Goodbye farm and beach, and nature...and huge house, with enormous spa bath and air-con.
Hello apartment, traffic, shift work and long hot summer nights.
Original drawing by @girlbeforemirror. The photo is from pixabay, but it bears a striking resemblance. I will upload my own when I arrive home. Thanks for stopping by
Wow that turkey sure is beautiful :) Looking forward to hearing about how holding the bird went. My biggest fear is driving. Had 50 driving lessons, but still was a nervous wreck, so it's been on permanent hold for a few years!
Oh my god, I think you are my soul sister.
Driving is my next demon...I mean Bravehearts challenge.
I did one lesson last year as a Bravehearts promotion/challenge. But cancelled the second one. I have put it off all my life. In a few more years my eldest child will be driving me around.
Great work, I love the drawing!
Thank you @shortcut. A compliment from you is valuable to me, you know I'm a big fan.
That's awesome, thank you for reminding me :-) I can honestly say that I'm a fan of your work, too.
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