Jon Hicks:

Rushy Common is part of the Lower Windrush Valley Project, and area of gravel pit lakes, created by gravel extraction when the A40 was built. It’s what I call my ‘local patch’ – not necessarily a birding hot spot, but my closest place to relax and watch birds. It’s the place where I observe the comings and goings throughout the year, and feel inspired to to paint what I see.

These illustrations, done with Procreate on iPad Pro, are beautiful. I love the mood of the Peregrine Falcon and the water reflecting the Great White Egret is evocative. I’m looking forward to seeing more of these.