Soft pastels

So my mom bought me a set of soft pastels and I admit, I watched a lot of tutorials on how to use them. XD They looked so easy to use! Well, when I really used them, it was kinda tricky, but still easier than those sketching tutorials. XD I have a rather morbid obsession with things that fly, so most of the stuff that I drew were birds. Also cause they're more colourful... XD And once again... They're drawn with reference! XD

This pair of masked love birds was my first attempt...

This robin's one of my favourites... so fat and fluffy! XD (Reminds me of a baby thrush I saw while I was in NZ)

I forgot the name of this bird... and too lazy to find it... XD Trogon??  Idk, I only remember that it starts with a 'T' XD

A Eurasian Jay (Sorry the pic's flipped sideways. The iPhoto was being very rebellious...  ><

AND I COULD DRAW PEOPLE!!! This was from Inotia (A game), I think.