Yellow Bellied Eremomela ACEO in acrylics

This is the next one I painted.  I had to work a bit on the background to get affect I wanted but it come together in the end.

Yellow Bellied Eremomela's are found  in Africa south of the Sahara.  They measure around 10 cm in length and weigh about 9 grams.

Yellow Bellied Eremomela measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300 gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Derek Keats for the reference photo.

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Violaceous Euphonia ACEO in acrylics

I love the pose and the vibrant colours of this one.  Really pleased with how it turned out.
 
Violaceous Euphonia's are found in South America.  They measure around 11.4 cm in length and weigh about 14 grams.

Violaceous Euphonia measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Dario Sanches for the reference photo.

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River Bank ACEO in acrylics

And this was the next one I painted.

River Bank ACEO measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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River through the Forest ACEO in Acrylics

I felt like painting some little landscapes. This is the first one.

River through the Forest measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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Stone Bridge ACEO in acrylics

And after all the birds, I decided to paint this little landscape scene. Really pleased with the depth I manged to archive with this one.

Stone Bridge measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300 gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Jocelyne Perrette for the reference photo.

Cape Crombec ACEO in acrylics

I love how  this one is perched on the branch.  Really pleased with how the painting turned out - everything just seemed to work.

Cape Crombec or Long - Billed Crombec are found in Africa.  They are nearly tailless measuring around 12 cm in length and weighing about 16 grams.

Cape Crombec measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Derek Keats for the reference photo.

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Robin ACEO and Eastern Bluebird ACEOin acrylics

Rather pleased how these  two little bird paintings turned out.

Robin measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Kev Chapman for the reference photo.

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Eastern Bluebird measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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

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White Collared Yuhina ACEO in acrylics

This one was interesting to paint as it feathers are mainly a brownish colour.

White Collared Yuhina's are found in China, Nepal, Myanmar and Vietnam.

White Collared Yuhina measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches Watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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Red Breasted Nuthatch ACEO in acrylics

I love the colouring of these birds.  Really pleased with how the final painting turned out.

Red Breasted Nuthatch measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks Matt MacGillivray for the reference photo.

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Country Cottage ACEO in acrylics

This was next one I painted. 

Country Cottage measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches Watercolour paper.

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Crested Tit ACEO in acrylics

Crested Tit's are found throughout central and Northern Europe and in the ancient pinewoods of Scotland.  They measure about 11.5 cm in length and weigh between 10 - 13 grams.

Crested Tit measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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American Kestrel ACEO in acrylics

I couldn't decide on what two bird aceo's to paint this week.  Finally decided on this lovely falcon.  I am planning on painting the full bird  but I just love its colouring and markings so decided to paint a little head study first.

The American Kestrel is a small falcon found in North and South America.  It measures between 22 - 31 cm in length and weighs  between 80 - 165 grams. 

American Kestrel measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Nigel for the reference photo.

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Superb Fairy Wren ACEO in acrylics

I photographed this little chappie sitting on a car roof - he was admiring himself in the car's mirrors. 

Superb Fairy Wren measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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Spot Breasted Parrotbill ACEO in acrylics

I love the position this one is sitting on the branch - really pleased with how it turned out.

Spot Breasted Parrotbill's are also known as White-throated Parrotbill or Rufous-headed Parrotbill.  They are found in China, India, Bangladesh, Laos, Myanmar, Thailand and Vietnam.  They measure around 18 - 22 cm in length weigh between 28 - 40 grams.

Spot Breasted Parrotbill measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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Spring Mountain ACEO in acrylics

This one was a fun one to paint.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Spring Mountain measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Lee Hoemann for the reference photo.

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Cottage by the Sea ACEO in acrylics

I love how this cottage is set into the cliff face. 

Cottage by the Sea measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Margaret Battye for the reference photo.

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Bluebell Trail ACEO in acrylics

I changed this one a bit by adding in the Bluebells.  The reference photo was more a summer scene so I decided to add some colour by adding in the flowers.

Bluebell Trail measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gms smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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Many thanks to Wanda McDonald for the reference photo.

Bar - Throated Minla ACEO in acrylics

I love the colouring of this bird and the position it is perched on the branch.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

The Bar - Throated Minla is found on the Indian subcontinent and Southeast Asia.  They measure around 16 - 18.5 cm and weigh between 14 - 24 grams.

Bar - Throated Minla measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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Woodland Kingfisher ACEO in acrylics

For my next little bird painting, I painted this beautiful kingfisher.  I love its blue feathers.

The Woodland Kingfisher is found in Africa.  They measure around 20 -23 cm in length.

Woodland Kingfisher measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour.

Many thanks to ESP for the reference photo.

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Country Bridge ACEO in acrylics

So for my next little landscape, I painted this little bridge scene. 

Country Bridge measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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