American Kestrel in acrylics

I few weeks ago I painted an aceo of just this birds lovely head but I also wanted to paint the full bird.  I wanted a square format but the 6 x 6 and 8 x 8 panels were a just a bit small.  So in the end I decided to paint it on unstretched canvas which can then be rolled and posted in a mail tube thereby keeping postage costs down. 

I am really pleased with the painting and enjoyed painting on larger scale so I think will be doing a few more larger format paintings. 

American Kestrel measures 30 x 30 cm (11.8 x 11.8 inches) and is painted on loose unstretched  Fredrix Watercolour canvas.

Many thanks to Nigel 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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