Tuesday 13 December 2022

Flame Robin No 6 Mix Media Painting

This one was rather fun to paint - enjoyed combining the two mediums as I used the acrylic paints to add the details to the bird.

Flame Robin No 6 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Watercolour Paper.

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





Tuesday 29 November 2022

Summer Sands in acrylics

 I haven't painted a seascape for ages.  I bought some metallic paint awhile back and decided that the gold and copper paint would work really well for the sand.  Really pleased with how it turned out.


Summer Sands measures 5 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.




Tuesday 15 November 2022

Scarlet Robin No 14 in acylics

 I love the tilt of this one's head.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Scarlet Robin No 14 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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



Monday 7 November 2022

Superb Fairy Wren No 29 in acrylics

 I bought some new acrylic paints to try out Dr. Ph. Martin's Spectralite. They are very much like their watercolour paints (which I use) but the properties of acrylic paints which I rather like.

Thinking of trying out a mixed media project next.

Superb Fairy Wren No 29 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on watercolour paper.

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





Wednesday 19 October 2022

Superb Fairy Wren No 28 in acrylics

This one was rather fun to paint.  Painted it in more of a looser style and rather like how it turned out.

Superb Fairy Wren no 28 measure 5 x 7 inches and is painted on 300gsm watercolour paper.

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Wednesday 5 October 2022

Blue Tit No 11 in Watercolours

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

Blue Tit No 11 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Arches Watercolour Paper.

Many thanks to Kathy Buscher from Pixabay for the reference photo.

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







Monday 26 September 2022

Grey Fantail in acrylics

 I took the reference photo for this one a few years back.  I love how it is perched on the branch.


It was the first time I had painted on an Aluminum Panel and they are a lovely surface to work on.   I do prefer them to some other panels that I have tried so will use them again.



Grey Fantail measures 8 x 6 inches and is painted on Art Spectrum's AlumaComp panel.

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Monday 12 September 2022

Lemon in acrylics

 I painted another still life for a change as I needed a bit of a break from detail. I love the contrast of the bright yellow lemon against the black background. 

Lemon 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.



Wednesday 31 August 2022

Superb Fairy Wren No 27 in acrylics

 I love painting Superb Fairy Wrens and love looking for them when out walking. I normally hear their tweets before I spot them.

Superb Fairy Wren No 27 measures 12 x 12 inches and is painted on Unstretched 10 Oz Cotton Canvas.

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




Thursday 25 August 2022

Emu in acrylics

 Enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Emu 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.





Wednesday 17 August 2022

Purple Finch No 2 in Watercolours

I wanted a bit of a break from painting detail so pulled out my watercolour paints and had  fun painting this little finch.

Purple Finch No 2 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Arches 300gsm rough watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Hans Toom from Pixabay for the reference photo.

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



 

Wednesday 10 August 2022

Varied Sittella No 2 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 Etsy. To view the listing, please click here.




Tuesday 26 July 2022

Autumn Trees in acrylics

 I love painting the colours of autumn - really pleased with how this one turned out.

Autumn Trees 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.



Tuesday 19 July 2022

Spotted Pardalote No 7 in acrylics

 I love tilt of this ones head.

Spotted Pardalote No 7 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.





Monday 11 July 2022

Ashy Headed Tyrannulet in acrylics

 I love the tilt of this ones head.

Ashy Headed Tyrannulet measures 6 x 6 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.






Wednesday 29 June 2022

Plum in acrylics

 I haven't painted a still life in ages so decided to paint a plum.

Plum 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.




Friday 24 June 2022

Red Panda in acrylics

I was going through my photos from Australia Zoo from a few years back and come across my Red Panda photos.  I couldn't resist painting this cute little guy.

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

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






Wednesday 15 June 2022

Black Crested Titmouse No 3 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Black Crested Titmouse  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 my Etsy Shop.  To view the listing, please click here.




Monday 6 June 2022

Yellow Headed Blackbird No 2 in acrylics

 I love the yellow feathers of this one.

Yellow Headed Blackbird No 2 measures 6 x 6 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.





Wednesday 18 May 2022

Sacred Kingfisher No 6 in acrylics

 I love the tilt of this one's head.  I took the reference photo of this one  a few years back at Currumbin  Wildlife Sanctuary.

Sacred Kingfisher No 6 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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





Friday 13 May 2022

Autumn River No 6 in acrylics

I love painting the colours of Autumn so decided to paint another version of this lovely scene.

Autumn River No 6 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 Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.



Friday 6 May 2022

Emu - Digital Art

 I am dabbling with digital art and have digitally painted a Emu - I love its expressive eyes. I have added it to my Redbubble portfolio of art so it can be printed on some awesome products.

Link to my Redbubble Portfolio -

https://www.redbubble.com/people/JanetMGraham/shop?asc=u




Wednesday 4 May 2022

Tufted Titmouse No 17 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Tufted Titmouse No 17 measures 6 x 8 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 27 April 2022

Blackburnian Warbler No 5 in Acrylics

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

Blackburnian Warbler No 5 measures 6 x 6 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.



Thursday 21 April 2022

Blue Tit No 10 in acrylics

 I love the tilt of this ones head. He was really fun to paint.

Blue Tit No 10 measures  5 x 7 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.




Wednesday 23 March 2022

Rainbow Bee-Eater in acrylics

 I love the colours of this ones feathers.


Rainbow Bee-Eater measures 8 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 10 March 2022

Grey Butcherbird in acrylics

I love the tilt of this one's head.  

Grey Butcherbird measures 4 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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Monday 28 February 2022

Belted Kingfisher No 4 in acrylics

 I love painting kingfishers so couldn't resist painting this little one.

Belted Kingfisher No 4 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 through my Etsy store.  To view the listing, please click here.




Friday 18 February 2022

Red Breasted Nuthatch No 9 in acrylics

 I love the colours of this one's feathers and how it is perched on the branch.

Red Breasted Nuthatch No 9 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 Esty. To view the listing, please click here.




Wednesday 9 February 2022

Eastern Spinebill No 2 in acrylics

 Enjoyed painting this one - everything just seemed to work.

Eastern Spinebill 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.




Thursday 27 January 2022

Baby Elephant No in acrylics

 I decided to paint something different for a change and couldn't resist this cute baby elephant

Baby Elephant No 3 measures 8 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 Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.




Wednesday 19 January 2022

Red Capped Robin No 7 in acrylics

 I love the red feathers of this one.

Red Capped Robin No 7 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




Thursday 13 January 2022

Yellow Warbler No 5 in acrylics

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

Yellow Warbler No 5 measures 5  x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to David A Mitchell for the reference photo.

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