Golden Crowned Kinglet No in acrylics

I love the contrast of the bird again the dark background

Golden Crowned Kinglet No 4 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren for the reference photo.

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Superb Fairy Wren No 16 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.  To get the depth to the feathers, I did quite a few layers / glazes.

Superb Fairy Wren No 16 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

The painting is available for purchase through Bluethumb.  To view the listing, please click here.

Kirra Beach No 4 in acrylics

I felt like painting a seascape so went through the photos I took a few years back at Kirra Beach, Gold Coast.  Liked how the light reflected off the water/sand on this one.

Kirra Beach No 4 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

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Hooded Warbler No 3 in acrylics

I love painting yellow feathers so I have a tendency to go looking for yellow feathered birds and come across this one.  I love how it is perched on the branch.

Hooded Warbler No 3 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren for the reference photo.

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Lesser Goldfinch No 2 in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Lesser Goldfinch No 2 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Dee Carpenter for the reference photo.

Blue Winged Kookaburra in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one a few year ago at Australia Zoo.  I printed it out ages ago to paint.  I have a huge pile a reference photos that I keep adding to so every now and again I will go through the pile and rediscover reference photos that I had forgotten about.  

Blue Winged Kookaburra measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Spring Bluebird in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.  When I finished the painting, I decided to add the flowers as there was a bit too blue and flowers add a pop of colour against the background.


Spring Bluebird measures 6 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andy Reago & Chrissy McClarren for the reference photo.

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