Black Capped Chickadee No 12 in acrylics

This one was fun to paint - very thing just seemed to work.

Black Capped Chickadee No 12  measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to David A Mitchell for the reference photo.

Striated Pardalote No 6 in acrylics

 I love the contrast of this one's feathers against the dark background.  Really please with how it turned out.

Striated Pardalote No 6 measures 5 x 7 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.

Splendid Fairy Wren in acrylics

 This one was rather an interesting one to paint re blue bird on blue background.  I enjoyed the challenge though.   Quite a few layers went into building the depth to the feathers.

Splendid Fairy Wren 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.

Coal Tit No 5

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Coal Tit No 5 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Pixabay for the reference photo.

Willie Wagtail No 2 in acrylics

This was another custom piece that I really enjoyed painting.  I often see the Willie Wagtail on my walks.  

Willie Wagtail No 2 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Ed Dunens for the reference photo.

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Rainbow Bee-Eater in acrylics

I really enjoyed painting this custom piece. I love the colours of it's feathers  and the dark background  really highlighted them beautifully.

Rainbow Bee-Eater 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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Seaside Escape in acrylics

 Enjoy painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

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

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

Autumn River No 4 in acrylics

I have been experimenting a bit with how I paint landscapes by starting off by roughly blocking in the scene  with the Atelier Free Flow Acrylics and then building the detail layer on top with the Atelier Interactive Acrylics.  It works rather well so going to paint a few more using that method..

Autumn River No 4 measures 7 x 5 inches  and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Bonnie Sitter for the reference photo.

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

Red Capped Robin No 6 in acrylics

I love the red feathers of this one.

Red Capped Robin No 6 measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

Green Tree Frog in acrylics

I decided to paint something completely different and painted this Green Tree Frog.  I just love it's eyes.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Green Tree Frog measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Carla Whelan for the reference photo.

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

Golden Headed Cisticola in acrylics

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

Golden Headed Cisticola measures 4 x 4 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.

Rose Robin in acrylics

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

Rose Robin measures 5 x 7 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.

Wynyard, Tasmania in acrylics

This one was rather fun to paint.   I built the underneath layer up a bit differently to how I normally do as a bit of an experiment and really love how it turned out so thinking about painting  a larger version of this scene.

Wynyard, Tasmania measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Barn Swallow in acrylics

 I love how the feathers of this one are all fluffed up.

Barn Swallow measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Becky Matsubara for the reference photo.

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Superb Fairy Wren No 24 in acrylics

 I love painting these little birds. 

Superb Fairy Wren No 24 measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Magpie Lark No 2 in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one while it was sitting on the bird bath in my garden. I just love the tilt it's head. 

Magpie Lark No 2 (Peewee) measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper. 

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

Eastern Yellow Robin No 6 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Eastern Yellow Robin No 6 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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Scarlet Robin No 11 in acrylics

I love painting this little guy who I photographed a few years back while holidaying in Tasmania.  

Scarlet Robin No 11 measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Buff Rumped Thornbill in acrylics

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

Buff Rumped Thornbill measures 5 x 5 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.

Tickell's Blue-Flycatcher in acrylics

I love the colour of this one's feathers.

Tickell's Blue-Flycatcher measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Versonesi for the reference photo.

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

Blue Jay No 5 in acrylics

Enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Blue Jay No 5 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Barbara Swinton for the reference photo.

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

Robin No 18 in acrylics

I love how cute this one's look and just love the way he is posing.

Robin No 18 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Steve Lyddon for the reference photo.

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

Rainbow Lorikeet No 3 in acrylics

I love the tilt of this one's head.

Rainbow Lorikeet No 3 measures 6 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Paul Sherman for the reference photo.

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

Chestnut Sided Warbler in acrylics

I just love how this ones feathers are all ruffled up after taking a bath.

Chestnut Sided Warbler measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Maltese Pup in acrylics

I love the challenge of painting white fur.  I did quite few glazes / layers to build up the depth to the fur.  Really pleased with how this one turned.

Maltese Pup measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks Pixabay for reference photo.

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Rufous Hummingbird in Acrylics

I love the feather colours of this.  I did quite a few glazes / layers to get the depth to it's feathers.

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

Many thanks to Linda Anderson for the reference photo.

Cherry No 2 in acrylics

This one was fun to paint. Everything just seemed to work.

Cherry No 2 measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

European Goldfinch No 2 in acrylics

This one was fun to paint - everything just worked.

European Goldfinch No 2 measures 10 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andy Wilson for the reference photo.

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

Verdin in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

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

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

Stawberry in acrylics

I felt like a bit of a change so decided to paint a still life which I haven't done for ages.

I enjoyed painting this one so I am planning on painting few more little still life in the coming weeks.

Strawberry measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Costa's Hummingbird in acrylics

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

Costa's Hummingbird measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks Len Swanson for the reference photo.

Dachshund No 2 in acrylics

I love how this one is looking up with his big soulful eyes.

Dachshund No 2 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Mido for the reference photo.

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

Scarlet Robin No 10 in acrylics

This little guy was a frequent visitor to my accommodation when holidaying in Tasmania a few year ago. I love how he is perched on the fence post. I managed to take quite a few good reference photos of him.

Scarlet Robin No 10 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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

Striated Pardalote No 5 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Striated Pardalote No 5 measures 7 x 5 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.

Major Mitchell's Cockatoo in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one last year at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary on the Gold Coast.  I just love their pink feathers.

Major Mitchell's Cockatoo measures 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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Kingfisher No 4 in acrylics

This is another bird that I love to paint - just love the colours of their feathers.

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

Many thanks to Angeline Rijkeboer for the reference photo.

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Summer Tanager No 2 in acrylics

I love the challenge of painting red feathers.  I did quite a few layers / glazes to build the depth to the feathers.

Summer Tanager No 2 measures 10 x 10 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.

Lemur in acrylics

I love the eye's of a lemur - they are so bright and  vibrant.

Lemur measures 10 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Dio Raven for the reference photo.

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

Wren No 3 in acrylics

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

Wren No 3 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Debra Underwood for the reference photo.

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

Yellow Warbler No 4 in acrylics

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

Yellow Warbler No 4 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.

Rufous Crowned Tody Flycatcher in acrylics

I loved painting this one.  I did quite a few layers / glazes to build up the detail to the feathers.

Rufous Crowned Tody Flycatcher measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Brian Ralphs for the reference photo.

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Tufted Titmouse No 16 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Tufted Titmouse No 16 measures 8 x 8 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.

Cheetah Cub No 3 in acrylics

I loved painting this one - everything just seemed to work.  I did quite  a few layers / glazes to  build up the fur detail.

Cheetah Cub No 3 measures 10 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Scotch Macaskill for the reference photo.

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

Robin No 17 in acrylics

The European Robin is another one of my favourite birds to paint so couldn't resist painting this one - I just love the contrast between the background and bird.

Robin No 17 measures 5 x 7 inch 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.

Clay Coloured Sparrow No 3 on acrylics

I love this one's markings.

Clay Coloured Sparrow No 2  measures 5 x 7 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.

Superb Fairy Wren No 23 in acrylics

At the end of last year, I decided to purchase the larger sheets of Colourfix Smooth Paper as I wanted to do a few larger paintings.  I sometimes find the 8 x 8 inch a bit small.  So decided to try a 10 x 10 inch and actually found it to be the perfect size.  This is the first one that I painted in  the 10 x 10 inch size and I will be painting more in this size in the coming weeks.

Superb Fairy Wren No 23 measures 10 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Cardinal No 5 in acrylics

I love play of light on this one's  feathers..  I did quite a few layers / glazers to build up the feathers and get the affect I was after.

Cardinal No 5 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Debra Underwood for the reference photo.

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

Galah in acrylics

I loved painting this one - just love their pink feathers.  I often see them around my area but they are normally on the ground looking for food.

Galah measures 12 x 12 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andrew Ingledow for the reference photo.

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

Autumn Path 3 in acylics

I haven't painted a landscape for ages so decided to painted this lovely Autumn scene as I just love the colours of autumn.

Autumn Path 3 measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Sharon Baines for the reference photo.

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

Star Finch in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one down at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary  I am really pleased with how it turned out.

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

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