Arabian Horse ACEO in acrylics

I haven't painting an animal aceo for ages so decided to paint this beautiful horse.  Really pleased with the final painting.  Think I will look for some more horse reference photos as I enjoyed painting this one.

Arabian Horse measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches Watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Ainslie G for the reference photo.

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Fall Stream ACEO in acrylics

I love painting these little landscape aceo's.  Really pleased with how this one turned out.

Fall Stream measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Craig C Johnson for the reference photo.

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Rainbow Bee Eater ACEO in acrylics

I have had this one printed out for ages to paint. Just wasn't sure if I would be able to paint it in such a small format. I used the no 2 rigger brush which worked perfectly. Really pleased with how the painting turned out.

These birds can be found around Australia except in Tasmania. They are a medium size bird ranging from 21 - 28 cm in length and weigh around 27 grams.

Many thanks to James Niland for the reference photo.

Rainbow Bee Eater measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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White Fronted Bee Eater ACEO in acrylics

I used a different brush to paint this one  - my trusty no 3 round brush is not holding its point so I used a no 2 rigger instead.  It actually works really well so it is a good substitute.   I must  order some more brushes from the UK - they were closed over Christmas so will have to wait until the New Year to place my order. 

The White Fronted Bee Eater is found across Sub - equatorial Africa.   They measure around 21.5 - 23.5 cm in length and weigh between 28 - 38 grams.

White Fronted Bee - Eater measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Derek Keats for the reference photo.

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Poppy in watercolours

I decided to paint this one in watercolours.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

I finished my Christmas shopping today - thank goodness - shops were hectic as usual.   Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Poppy measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on 300gsm Daler Rowney "The Langton" NOT watercolour paper.

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Galah ACEO in acrylics

The Galah is one of our most  familiar parrots found across most of Australia.  They measure around 35 - 36 cm in length and weigh on average 337 grams.

Galah measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300 gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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Rainbow Lorikeet in Acrylics

I love the colours of the Rainbow Lorikeet.  This one was visiting the Honey Gem plant that is in flower at the moment in my back yard .  I managed to take a few good reference photos.

Rainbow Lorikeets are found across the northern and eastern coastal areas of Australia.  They measure 28 - 32 cm in length and weigh on average 133 grams.

Rainbow Lorikeet measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300 gsm smooth Arches Watercolour paper.

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Eastern Yellow Robin in acrylics

Robin's are one of my favourite birds to paint.  I managed to see one  when down at Marcoola Beach in October - there was a nature corridor in front of the beach.  Managed to see quite a few different birds but, unfortunately, I never got any good photos.  Have to plan another mini break.

Eastern Yellow Robin measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas Panel.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

American Goldfinch ACEO in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute fellow - just love the way he is positioned on the branch.  This one is in his winter plumage - in spring he will molt and be a vibrant yellow.

American Goldfinch measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches Watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Rodney Campbell for the reference photo.

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Sunrise over the Bay in acrylics

This one was fun to paint.  The reference photo was black and white so I decided to paint it as a sunrise scene.  Did a little study painting first to decide on the colours combination etc.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Sunrise over the Bay measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas panel.

 

Many thanks to Rob for the reference photo.

Cassowary ACEO in acrylics

I have had this one printed out for ages to print. Really pleased with how it turned out. They are a strange looking bird - I wouldn't like to come across one in the bush as they can do same serious damage with their claws.

The Cassowary is found in North Eastern Australia and the tropical forests of New Guinea.  Cassowaries are around 1.5 - 1.8 metres tall and weigh around 58.5 kilograms. They can run up to 50km/hour through dense forest!!

Cassowary measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Robyn Lovelock for the reference photo.

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Bald Eagle ACEO in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one.  I am thinking about painting a larger version as I just love the intensity of its gaze.

Bald Eagle measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches Watercolour paper.

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Willow Warbler ACEO in acrylics

The Willow Warbler is found across Northern and temperate Europe and Asia. It measures around 11 - 12.5 cm in length and weighs between 7 - 15 grams.

Willow Warbler measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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Forest Pathway in acrylics

Forest Pathway measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas Panel.

Many thanks to Sylvia M Lang for the reference photo.