Dusky Capped Flycatcher ACEO in acrylics

And for the next one I found this one. Really pleased with how it turned out.

Dusky Capped Flycatchers are found in North and South America.  They measure around 18 cm in length and weigh about 19 grams.

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

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

Yellow Lored Tody Flycatcher ACEO in acrylics

This week I felt like painting yellow feathers so  I went specifically looking for some yellow birds to paint.  The first one I come across is this little one and just love how it is perched on the branch.

Yellow Lored Tody Flycatchers are found in Brazil and measure around 8.8 cm in length and weigh about 6.8 grams.

Yellow Lored Tody 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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White Necked Jackobin in acrylics

To get the depth to  the feathers, I did quite a few glazes.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

White Necked Jacobin 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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Bluebell Woods No 3 in acrylics

Enjoy painting this one.

Bluebell Woods No 3 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Ampersand Smooth Panel.


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Black Capped Flycatcher ACEO in acrylics

This one was rather fun to paint as everything just worked.

The Black Capped Flycatcher is found in Costa Rica and Western Panama. They measure around 11.5 cm in length and weigh around 9 grams.

Black Capped 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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Black Bulbul ACEO in acrylics

This one was a bit more tricky to paint that I thought it would be.  I did quite a few layers to get the depth to feathers.

The Black Bulbul is also known as the Himalayan Black Bulbul or Asian Black Bulbul and is found in Southern Asia.  They measure around 24 - 25 cm in length.

Black Bulbul 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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Pyrrhuloxia in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Pyrrhuloxia measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thank to Andy Morffew for the reference photo.

Bridled Titmouse in acrylics

I love the tilt of this one's head.

Bridled Titmouse measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

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Yellow Warbler No 3 in acrylics

I love the different angle this one is perched on the branch.  I ended up doing quite a few layers / glazes to build up the depth to the feathers. Really pleased with how it turned out.

Yellow Warbler No 3 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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Snowcap ACEO in acrylics

I love this one's feather colours.  I did quite a few glazes to get the depth and colour to the feathers.

Snowcaps are a small hummingbird found in South America. They measure around 6.5 cm in length and weigh about 2.5 grams.  They are found in Cost

Snowcap 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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Black Fronted White Eye ACEO in acrylics

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

Black Fronted White Eyes are found in New Guinea and off shore islands.

Black Fronted White Eye 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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Bluethroat in acrylics

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

Bluethroat measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Ekaterina Chernetsova for the reference photo.

Cuban Tody No 2 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Cuban Today No 2 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Ekaterina Chernetsova  for the reference photo.

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Summer Tanager in acrylics

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

Summer Tanager measures  5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Debra Underwood for the reference photo.

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Eastern Kingbird ACEO in acrylics

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

Eastern Kingbirds are native to North America and migrate to South America.  They measure around 19 - 23 cm in length and weigh between 33 - 55 grams.

Eastern 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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Violet Crowned Hummingbird ACEO in acrylics

This one was rather fun to paint.  I did quite a few layers and glazes to get the depth the feathers.

The Violet Crowned Hummingbird is found in South Eastern Arizona to south western Mexico.  They measure around 10 cm in length and weigh about 5 grams.

Violet Crowned Hummingbird ACEO measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted in Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

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Indigo Bunting in acrylics

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

Indigo Bunting 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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