Progression of the Owls

Here is the owl that started it all. I sketched this little guy one night when I couldn't fall asleep. Since then I can't seem to get the birds out of my head.

Medium: Pencil on White Paper

Here is another owl sketch. This one I never finished but I like the boldness of it.

Medium: Pencil on White Paper

Here is another owl. This one was an attempt to develop my previous sketches into a show piece.  

Medium: Pastel on Brown Bristol