Original artwork description:

A realistic watercolor portrait of a hawk. Bold raptor bird on white background.
This expressive bird of prey captivates with its piercing look and soft textures. The composition blends detail and spontaneity, revealing both strength and elegance.

I was inspired by the hawk’s gaze — direct, fearless, and incredibly focused. It’s a symbol of independence and sharp instinct, qualities I aimed to highlight through the bird’s intense eye and turned head.

Painted with professional-grade watercolors on cold-pressed cotton paper. I worked in layers, preserving the freshness of the light areas and using granulating pigments to mimic feather patterns. Some spontaneous textures appeared where the pigment and water interacted freely — they give life to the background and add rhythm.

If you have any questions, feel free to message me — I’m happy to help!

Materials used:

Watercolour

Tags:
#wild animal #ornithology #expressive bird #wildlife illustration #predator bird #raptor art #brown feathers #watercolor hawk #bold stare #falcon profile 

Harris's hawk gaze (2024) Watercolour
by Tetiana Savchenko

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A realistic watercolor portrait of a hawk. Bold raptor bird on white background.
This expressive bird of prey captivates with its piercing look and soft textures. The composition blends detail and spontaneity, revealing both strength and elegance.

I was inspired by the hawk’s gaze — direct, fearless, and incredibly focused. It’s a symbol of independence and sharp instinct, qualities I aimed to highlight through the bird’s intense eye and turned head.

Painted with professional-grade watercolors on cold-pressed cotton paper. I worked in layers, preserving the freshness of the light areas and using granulating pigments to mimic feather patterns. Some spontaneous textures appeared where the pigment and water interacted freely — they give life to the background and add rhythm.

If you have any questions, feel free to message me — I’m happy to help!

Materials used:

Watercolour

Tags:
#wild animal #ornithology #expressive bird #wildlife illustration #predator bird #raptor art #brown feathers #watercolor hawk #bold stare #falcon profile 
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Hello! I'm Tetiana Savchenko, a professional artist from Ukraine whose work bridges traditional Ukrainian folk art with contemporary artistic expression. My artistic journey is deeply rooted in the study of... Read more

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