Golden Fronted Woodpecker in acrylics

I love how this one is clinging to the branch.

Golden Fronted Woodpecker measures 6 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andy Morffew for the reference photo.

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

King Parrot in acrylics

I love the tilt of this one's head.  I did quite a few layers / glazes to get the depth to the feathers as it is always a bit tricky painting red feathers but I enjoyed the challenge.


King Parrot measure 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Zoe Farris for the reference photo.

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

Black Throated Sparrow in acrylics

I love this one's markings.

Black Throated Sparrow measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

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

Blue Winged Warbler in acrylics

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

Blue Winged Warbler measures 7 x 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 Etsy. To view the listing, please click here.

Dachshund in acrylics

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

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

Many thanks to CarlaT for the reference photo.

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

Black Throated Finch in acrylics

This is another bird that I took the reference photo at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.  It was just named 2019 Australian Bird of the year. It is a highly endangered finch.

Black Throated Finch measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Sacred Kingfisher No 5 in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary a few months ago.  It actually sat still for quite some time to I managed to get quite a few good reference photos of it.

Sacred Kingfisher No 5 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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Superb Fairy Wren No 22 in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this one.

Superb Fairy Wren No 22 measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks Brisguy52 for the reference photo.

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

Red Browed Finch No 4 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the fence post.

Red Browed Finch No 4 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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

Superb Fairy Wren No 21 in acrylics

I love the tilt of this one's head.

Superb Fairy Wren No 21 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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

Basset Hound in acrylics

I haven't painting an animal for ages and felt like a change so decided to paint this adorable basset hound - just love their expressive eyes and floppy ears.

Basset Hound measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Karen Broemmelsick for the reference photo.

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

Painted Redstart No 3 in acrylics

Painted Redstart No 3 measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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

Melodious Warbler in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch singing away.

Melodious Warbler measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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

Spotted Pardalote No 5 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Spotted Pardalote No 5 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Kingfisher No 3 in acrylics

I love painting kingfishers - just love the colour of their feathers.

Kingfisher No 3 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Michael Cain for the reference photo.

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

Yellow Headed Blackbird in acrylics

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

Yellow Headed Blackbird measures 6 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Nigel for the reference photo.

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

Rufous Capped Warbler No 7 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Rufous Capped Warbler No 7 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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

Eastern Bluebird No 4 in acrylics

This one was rather a fun little one to paint - everything just worked.

Eastern Bluebird No 4 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Pat Dolan for the reference photo.

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

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Tufted Titmouse No 15 in acrylics

The Tufted Titmouse is another one of my favourite birds to painting and I just love the tilt of this one's head.

Tufted Titmouse No 15 measures 7 x 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 Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.

Mountain Bluebird ACEO in acrylics

I love the colour of this one's feathers.

Mountain Bluebird measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Heather K for the reference photo.

Chickadee ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

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

Many thanks to Barbara Swinton for the reference photo.

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Rainbow Lorikeet in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one down at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.  Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its Lorikeet feedings.  They do one in morning and one in the afternoon and hundreds of bird arrive for the feeding.

Rainbow Lorikeet measures 11 x 14 inches and is painted on unstreched Fredrix Watercolour Canvas.

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

Scarlet Robin No 9 in acrylics

I have painted this little guy a few times as he was such a frequent visitor to my Tasmanian Holiday accommodation that I managed to get quite a few good references photos and I just love the way he is perched on the fence post in  this one.

Scarlet Robin No 9 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Western Bluebird No 2 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Western Bluebird measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Linda Anderson for the reference photo.

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

Black Capped Chickadee No 11 in acrylics

I love painting chickadees and couldn't resist painting this one.

Black Capped Chickadee No 11 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Linda Anderson for the reference photo.

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

Striated Pardalote No 4 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Striated Pardalote No 4 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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

Canada Warbler No 2 in acrylics

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

Canada Warbler No 2 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Ederle for the reference photo.

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

Superb Fairy Wren No 20 in acrylics

The little wren is one of my favourite birds to paint so I was more than happy to paint another one for a collector.  Really pleased with how this one turned out.

Superb Fairy Wren No 20  measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Bald Eagle in acrylics

I love the intensity of this one's stare.

Bald Eagle measures 6  x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Jennifer Livick for the reference photo.

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

Blue Tit No 9 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the tree trunk.  It is always a bit more tricky painting a birds head at that angle but I enjoyed the challenge and love how it turned out.

Blue Tit No 9 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Aschi for the reference photo.

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

Red Headed Woodpecker in acrylics

I really enjoyed painting this one and just love the way it is clinging to the tree trunk.

Red Headed Woodpecker measures 8 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Hughva for the reference photo.

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Blue Jay No 4 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Blue Jay No 4  measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Kelly Strope for the reference photo.

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

Magpie Lark (Peewee) in acrylics

The Magpie Lark is a regular visitor to my garden. They are normally hunting insects on the ground but this one landed on the fence and stayed around long enough for me to get a few good reference photos of it.

Magpie Lark (Peewee) measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix 340gsm Smooth Paper.

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Sparrow in Acrylics

I love how this one's feathers are all ruffled up after it's bath

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

Many thanks to Aschi for the reference photo.

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

Seagull in acrylics

Seagull measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Raymar Panel.

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

American Goldfinch ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is looking back at you over it's shoulder.

American Goldfinch measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Barbara Swinton for the reference photo.

Blue and Yellow Macaw in acrylics

This one is from another reference photo I took on a recent visit to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.  They are such beautiful parrots.

Blue and Yellow Macaw 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.

Canada Jay in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch and the tilt of its head.  Quite a few layers went into building the depth to the feathers.

Canada Jay measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

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

Scarlet Tanager No 4 in acrylics

I love this ones red feathers and enjoyed the challenge of painting them.  I did quite a few layers to get the depth to the feathers.

Scarlet Tanager No 4 measures 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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

Fox Sparrow in Acrylics

I love the markings of this one.

Fox Sparrow measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

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

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Bella ACEO in acrylics

I love this one's eyes so I couldn't resist painting her.  I did quite a few glazes to get the depth to the fur.

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

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Winter Cardinal ACEO in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one.  I did quite a few glazes to get the depth to the red feathers.

Winter Cardinal ACEO measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Kelly Strope for the reference photo.

Australian Magpie No 6 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Australian Magpie No 6 measures 12 x 9 inches and is painted on Ampersand Smooth Panel.

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Sun Parakeet in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one on a recent trip to Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.  I just love their vibrant feather colours.

Sun Parakeet measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Superb Fairy Wren No 19 in acrylics

I never get tired of painting these little birds.

Superb Fairy Wren No 19 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Toucan Barbet ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Toucan Barbet measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Michael Pazzani for the reference photo.

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Golden Headed Cisticola ACEO in acrylics

I love the play of light on this one's feathers.

Golden Headed Cisticola measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Ed Dunens for the reference photo.

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Red Capped Robin No 5 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.  I had to do quite a few layers/glazes to get the depth to the black feathers.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Red Capped Robin No 5 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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

Rufous Whistler in acrylics

On one of my recent dog walks around my area, I heard a different bird call and realised that it was a Rufous Whistler.  I managed to see a glimpse of it before it fly off.  So of course I had to paint one and I love how this one is perched on the tree singing away.

Rufous Whistler measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Red Breasted Chat in acrylics

I love the feather colours  of this one.

Red Breasted Chat measures 6 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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