This tree swallow sketch pushed me to balance detail and blur and a few different levels. Used Pentel .2mm, .3mm, .5mm, and a new .9mm with 2B and 4B leads to nail the textures. Tree swallows are insect-eating acrobats–feeding mid-air like pros! #birds #artyear #sciart

A detailed graphite drawing of a tree swallow perched on a textured branch, set in a sketchbook. The sketch features fine feather details and wood grain textures, with a blurred background branch for depth. Tools include Pentel mechanical pencils: .2mm 2B, .3mm 2B, .5mm 4B, and .9mm 2B.