The Great Gray Owl has been of interest to me lately. The largest of our Owls in North America. They hunt over forest clearings and nearby open space by night.

The rings on the face make the yellow eyes appear smaller.

This was my initial sketch after just looking over a few photographs and books. Further studies will yield better illustrations I’m confident.

Two years ago when I decided I wanted to write and illustrate my own collection of birds, I was uncertain of my capabilities of capturing the nuances of the Owls. While I’m still far from mastering it, I do see delightful progress in the direction I desire.