Friday 31 December 2021

Red Browed Finch No 5 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch

Red Browed Finch No 5 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 Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.




Monday 20 December 2021

Superb Fairy Wren No 26

On my walk  last week around my area I could hear the chirping of the little Fairy Wren.  After about 5 minutes I counted around 4 little female wrens and then finally the little blue male made is appearance.  I love watching these little birds and I absolute love painting them so couldn't resist painting this little guy.

Superb Fairy Wren No 26 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Ed Dunens for the reference photo.

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Thursday 25 November 2021

Azure Kingfisher No 4 in acrylics

I love the colour of this one's feathers.


Azure Kingfisher 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 my Etsy shop.  To view the listing, please click here.





Tuesday 2 November 2021

Sea Shell in acrylics

 I felt like painting something a bit different for a change so decided to paint this lovely sea shell.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

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

Many thanks to Vivian L Alkire for the reference photo.

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



Wednesday 20 October 2021

American Tree Sparrow in acrylics

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

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

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

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




Tuesday 5 October 2021

Blackburnian Warbler No 4 in acrylics

This one was rather fun to paint and I just love how it is perched on the branch.  

Blackburnian Warbler No 4 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

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




Wednesday 22 September 2021

Silvereye No 3 in acrylics

 I love the angle of this one's head. 


Silvereye No 3 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.




Wednesday 8 September 2021

Chestnut Rumped Thornbill in acrylics

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

Chestnut Rumped Thornbill 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.






Wednesday 1 September 2021

Varied Sittella in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Varied Sittella 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.




Wednesday 18 August 2021

Red Breasted Nuthatch No 8 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Red Breasted Nuthatch No 8 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to David A Mitchell for the reference photo.

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




Tuesday 27 July 2021

Summer Glow in acrylics

 Really pleased with how this one turned out.  


Summer Glow 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.




Monday 12 July 2021

Scarlet Robin No 13

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Scarlet Robin No 13 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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Wednesday 23 June 2021

Country Lane No 2 in acrylics

 I really enjoyed painting this one and love how it turned out.


Country Lane No 2 measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.


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




Thursday 10 June 2021

Mistletoebird No 3 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Mistletoebird No 3 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.




Tuesday 25 May 2021

Black Capped Chickadee No 13 in acrylics

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


Black Capped Chickadee No 13 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.


Many thanks to David A Mitchell for the reference photo.


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




Monday 17 May 2021

 I love the colours of this ones feathers.

Spotted Pardalote No 6 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.






Tuesday 20 April 2021

Belted Kingfisher in acrylics

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

Belted Kingfisher measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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





Friday 9 April 2021

Flame Robin No 5 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the rock and how the sun is highlighting it's feathers.

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

Many thanks to Ed Dunens for the reference photo.

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





Thursday 1 April 2021

Boreal Chickadee in acrylics

 I love painting chickadees and love the play of light on this ones feathers.


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


Many thanks to David A Mitchell for the reference photo.






Friday 12 March 2021

Golden Whistler in acrylics

 I love the yellow feathers of this one.

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

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Friday 5 March 2021

New Holland Honeyeater in acrylics

 I love this one's markings.


New Holland Honeyeater 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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Thursday 25 February 2021

White Browed Scrubwren in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

White Browed Scrubwren 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.








Thursday 18 February 2021

Superb Fairy Wren No 25 in acrylics

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


Superb Fairy Wren No 25 measures 10 x 10 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.




Thursday 11 February 2021

Rufous Whistler No 2 in acrylics

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


Rufous Whistler No 2 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.




Wednesday 3 February 2021

Scarlet Robin No 12 in acrylics

I have quite a few favourite birds that I love to paint and this another one of them.  I love their red feathers.

Scarlet Robin No 12 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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Friday 29 January 2021

Yorkie in acrylics

This one was rather fund to paint and I love its eyes.

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

Many thanks to Dimarcoa36 for the reference photo.

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







Wednesday 20 January 2021

Rufous Collared Sparrow in acrylics

 I love the stance of this one.


Rufous Collared Sparrow measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.


Many thanks to Becky Matsubara for the reference photo.


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





Friday 15 January 2021

Eastern Yellow Robin No 7 in acrylics

 I couldn't resist painting this one as I love painting yellow feathers.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Eastern Yellow Robin No 7  measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Tuesday 12 January 2021

Autumn River No 5 in acrylics

I love painting the colours of Autumn.  Really enjoyed painting this one.  

Autumn River No 5 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.





Wednesday 6 January 2021

Cardinal No 6 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch and enjoyed the challenge of painting red feathers. 

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

Many thanks to Robert Carter for the reference photo.

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