Friday 30 June 2017

Spring Woods in acrylics

And after painting the autumn scene I decided to paint a little spring as well.

Spring Woods measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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Autumn Days 2 in acrylics

This one was rather fun to paint - everything just seemed to work.

Autumn Days 2 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Cape May Warbler No 2 in acrylics

I love painting yellow feathers so couldn't resist painting this one.

Cape May Warbler No 2 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Rodney Campbell for the reference photo.





Wednesday 28 June 2017

Southern Beardless Tyrannulet ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one feathers are all fluffed up.

Southern Beardless Tyrannulet's are found in South America.  They measure around 10.2 cm in length and weigh about 7.5 grams.

Southern Beardless Tyrannulet measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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White Headed Marsh Tyrant ACEO in acrylics

I really enjoyed painting this one and I love the contract between its white head and black/brown feathers.  I did quite a few glazes to get the depth to its feathers.

White Headed Marsh Tyrant's are found South America.  They measure around 12.7 cm in length and weigh around 15 grams.

White Headed Marsh Tyrant measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Brian Ralphs for the reference photo.

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Monday 26 June 2017

Azure Kingfisher in acrylics

Enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Azure Kingfisher measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Brian Ralphs for the reference photo.




Blue Gray Gnatcatcher No 2 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Blue Gray Gnatcatcher No 2 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Rodney Campbell for the reference photo.





Wednesday 21 June 2017

Royal Flycatcher ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Royal Flycatchers are found from Southern Mexico through to South America.  There are 4 species of Royal Flycatcher's and they range in length from 15 - 18 cm and weigh between 12.5 - 23.5 grams.

Royal Flycatcher measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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Long Tailed Broadbill ACEO in acrylics

I love this ones feather colours and the tilt of its head.

Long Tailed Broadbills are found in Himalayas through to North Eastern India and South East Asia.  They measure around 25 cm in length and weigh between 50 - 60 grams.

Long Tailed Broadbill measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Versonesi for the reference photo.

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Tuesday 20 June 2017

Walk in the Woods in acrylics

Enjoyed painting this one - I started off with just the basic placement for the trees and path and then built the painting up from there.

Walk in the Woods measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.





Wednesday 14 June 2017

Blackburnian Warbler No 2 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Blackburnian Warbler No 2 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Rodney Campbell for the reference photo.

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Western Kingbird ACEO in acrylics

This one was a little bit more tricky to paint than I thought it would be.  I had to do quite a few glazes to get the depth to the head feathers.  Rather please with how it turned out in the end.

Western Kingbirds are found in Western North America and Central America.  They measure between 20 - 24 cm in length and weigh between 37 - 46 grams.

Western Kingbird measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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

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Cuban Pewee ACEO in acrylics

This one was rather fun to paint - everything just seemed to work.

Cuban Pewees are also known as Crescent Eyed Pewees and are found in Cuba and Northern Bahamas.  They measure around 16 cm in lengh.

Cuban Pewee measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Ekaterina Chernetsova  for the reference photo.

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Monday 12 June 2017

Black Faced Warbler in acrylics

I love the markings of this one.  Really pleased with how it turned out.


Black Faced Warblers are found in India, Bhutan, Myanmar, Nepal, China and Vietnam. They measure around 10 cm in length and weigh about 6 grams.

Black Faced Warbler measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.



Thursday 8 June 2017

Bullock's Oriole ACEO in acrylics

I love the vibrant orange feathers of this one.

Bullock's Orioles are native to Western North America. They measure between 17 - 19 cm in length and weigh between 29 - 43 grams.

Bullock's Oriole measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

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Himalayan Bluetail ACEO in acrylics

I love the feather colours of this one.

The Himalayan Bluetail (also known as Himalayan Red Flanked Bush Robin) breeds in the Himalaya's.  They measure around 13 - 15 cm in length and weigh between 13 - 18 grams.

Himalayan Bluetail measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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Friday 2 June 2017

Bluebell Forest 2 in acrylics

I love painting bluebells so couldn't resist painting this little scene.

Bluebell Forest 2 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Michael Yates for the reference photo.