Friday, 3 April 2026

Friday Face OFF -- Snowy Owl

For today's Friday Face OFF link party
of art featuring faces, hosted by Nicole of


I was browsing through an old file folder of
photo prompts and found this forgotten
pen-and-ink sketch of a snowy owl
that I did 3 years ago.


It's just done on white bond paper
because I intended to redraw it later 
on watercolour paper and then paint it,
but that hasn't happened yet.

Maybe someday? Who knows?

In the meantime, here it is.

[Art © Debra She Who Seeks, 2023;
Photo of art © Debra She Who Seeks, 2026]

44 comments:

Moving with Mitchell said...

I always love your creations.

baili said...

Sweet friend Debra I feel stunned with your awesome art always ๐Ÿ˜
This snowy owl is beautifully drawn and looks so charming ๐Ÿฅฐ๐Ÿ‘

Marty said...

I think the black and white version is wonderful as it is.
I’m a sucker for owls ๐Ÿ˜Š!

Duni said...

Cute owl sketch! I like how you drew the lines on the tree to give it dimension.

Tom said...

...Debra, it looks fabulous.

My name is Erika. said...

This is the best (and only) snowy owl I saw this year. :) I like this.

Bob said...

I love the simplicity of the owl and I lovelovelove the tree bark!

Anonymous said...

I'm with Duni ~ the owl is adorable; the tree is Fantastic!!
bobbie

Kathy G said...

I like it the way it is. No watercolor necessary.

whkattk said...

All your work is wonderful!

Ms. Moon said...

Own in Tree. Both deserve capitalization.

Cleora Borealis said...

☺️ Your owl obviously has a cheeky personality and I want to get to know it better. Lovely work! ๐Ÿซถ

Travel said...

In the chicken coop on the farm, along with my grandfather's pool table, was a stuffed owl. The pool table was moved to Florida, the owl sadly went to the dump.

sirkkis said...

Nice expression and well done ๐Ÿฅฐ
I'm waiting for your watercolor version ๐Ÿฆ‰
Enjoy Easter time ๐Ÿฃ๐Ÿฐ๐Ÿ˜˜

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Travel -- That must have been a huge chicken coop to accommodate a pool table! I hope the owl was mounted high up on the wall so it could keep an eye on who was cheating or not at pool.

Christine said...

Cute owl as is!

RedPat said...

It is wonderful, Debra.

How do we know said...

Oh its lovely!! Keep it just as it is!

an artist reflects said...

Awesome owl creation '~ divine in b/w ~ Hugs ^_^

Iris Flavia said...

Being a snowy owl the white suits her - but I sure would love to see what you can make of the artwork!

Liz Hinds said...

Gotta love an owl.
Catching up on your posts. How did I miss so many?

Sixpence Notthewiser said...

Oh, you have got to redo it.
Love the trace.

XOXO

Parnassus said...

Hello Debra, Your owl looks like an illustration of something--perhaps it could be an illustration from a children's book.
--Jim

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Parnassus -- The original that I based it on was an arty kind of greeting card.

The Happy Whisk said...

I like it!

Tundra Bunny said...

That owl looks suspiciously like the one on cards I've sent to you and Maddie.... I guess inspiration can come from anywhere, LOL!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Tundra Bunny -- Yes, the original I drew it from was a greeting card, so it must have been from you, if you remember the image!

Bill said...

Nice owl, I like it.

Mary Kirkland said...

I love the owl.

DVArtist said...

OMGosh this is awesome. I'm so impressed how you work with ink. Mine would be a mess. I have to be able to erase. LOL This is really beautiful. Thank you for sharing with FFO and have nice weekend.

DB Stewart said...

The textures!

roentare said...

The owl sketch is looking so good

The Rev. Arnoldo L. Romero, MLA said...

Love it, Debra! Your line work is exquisite. Blessings!

Yorkshire Pudding said...

Come on Debra. Get off your ass and make that picture as you intended!

peppylady (Dora) said...

Wise ole owl

Linda's Relaxing Lair said...

I absolutely love ❤️ this owl ๐Ÿฆ‰ Debra.

Janie Junebug said...

The owl looks pleased, as if he dive bombed a mouse recently.

Love,
Janie

Mistress Maddie said...

I love it! Looks very similar to a card I received during the holidays! I told you it would make for great cards!

Debra She Who Seeks said...

@ Mistress Maddie -- Tundra Bunny sent me the same card and yes, it was the basis for this drawing!

e said...

Love the owl, giving that considered almost judgy glance.
Love the tree, the bark is so textural.

Lady M said...

I like that curly bark on the tree and the snoozing owl.

CaptainKirt said...

That's amazing. You've captured real character.

Rommy said...

I really like the expression on the owl's face

Ur-spo said...

I love owls! My favorite!