Thursday 28 December 2017

Yellow Bellied Flycatcher ACEO in acrylics

And since I am rather partial to painting yellow feathers, I couldn't resist painting this one.

Yellow Bellied Flycatcher 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.

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


Buff Rumped Thornbill ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Buff Rumped Thornbill measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Rainbow Bee-Eater ACEO in acrylics

One of these actually flew pass me a few weeks back while I was taking my dog for a walk.  It flew into a nearby tree for a few seconds and then it was off again.  

Rainbow Bee-Eater measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Sandy Reflections in Acrylics

Enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Sandy Reflections measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Wednesday 27 December 2017

Botteri's Sparrow ACEO in acrylics

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

Botteri's Sparrow's are found mainly in Mexico with their range reaching the northern limits of Southeastern Arizona and Southern Texas.  They measure around 15 - 17 cm in length and weigh between 17 - 26 grams.

Botteri's Sparrow measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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Tomtit ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.


Tomtit's are found in New Zealand.  They measure around 13 cm in length and weigh about 11 grams.

Tomtit 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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Wednesday 20 December 2017

Plaintive Cuckoo ACEO in acrylics

I love the feather colours of this one.

Plaintive Cuckoo's are native to Asia.  They measure between 21- 23.5 cm and weigh between 19.5 32 grams.

Plaintive Cuckoo measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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Chipping Sparrow ACEO in acrylics

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

Chipping Sparrow's are a North America Sparrow measuring between 12 - 15 cm in length and weighing around 11 - 16 grams.

Chipping Sparrow measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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Wednesday 13 December 2017

Common Ringed Plover ACEO in acrylics

Really pleased with how this one turned out - everything just seemed to work.

The Common Ringed Plover breeds in Arctic Eurasia.  They measure around 17 - 19.5 cm in length


Common Ringed Plover measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Ekaterina Chernetsova for the reference photo.

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Lark Sparrow ACEO in acrylics

Love the markings of this one.

Lark Sparrows is are an American Sparrow measures between 15 - 17 cm in length and weigh between 24 - 33 grams.

Lark Sparrow 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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Carolina Wren in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Carolina Wren measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.




Wednesday 6 December 2017

Gray Capped Flycatcher ACEO in acrylics

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

Gray Capped Flycatchers are found in South America.  They measure between 16.5 - 18 cm in length weigh between 26 - 30 grams.

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

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Green Backed Tit ACEO in acrylics

I love the markings and feather colours of this one.

Green Backed Tits are found in Asia.  They measure around 12.5 - 13 cm in length  and weigh between 12 - 16.8 grams.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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Black Capped Chickadee No 8 in acrylics

Black Capped Chickadee No 8 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to David A Mitchell for the reference photo.