At the Copenhagen Zoo today, drawing many new animals. The rainforest walkthrough was enchanting- rich and properly steamy with living plants and birds that displayed and sang. A good thing to see in a zoo.
This reindeer bull was nosing around a doe in estrus. I made a little sketch and added a wish for a future Santa’s helper.
The penguins were a kick, especially from below.
It was a good day well spent, and now it’s time for Copenhagen Culture Night, or, rather, Kulturnatten. The city turns tonight into a huge party with music, dance, food, concerts, light shows, you name it. There are big doings on every street in town. Museums open their doors. Concerts, tours, light shows, food demos, endless fun. It’s just starting up- you can hear the roll of drums. Time to join the party.
Happy Friday.
Drawing The Motmot 
Have a wonderful time. Can’t wait to hear about it.
Dear Debby – what grade pencil do you use?
Your pencil sketches are wonderful. To make sketches of birds from life – it must be a smooth soft pencil – I would think
Rajesh, India
Hi Rajesh, I mostly use a .7 mechanical pencil with a HB or 2B lead, and I really like Pentel Clearpoints. Sometimes I’ll use a 6B Kohinoor Triograph. Humidity is a factor. If it’s very damp, like in the tropics, soft pencils work the best. Hope that helps.. Thanks for the question.