Rusty Margined Flycatcher ACEO in acrylics

Decided to paint another Rusty Margined Flycatcher - just love its yellow feathers.

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

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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Snowy Bellied Hummingbird ACEO in acrylics

Whereas this one gave me problems.  I lost count on how many glazes I did in order to get some definition to the feathers.  In the end I got there and I am rather pleased with how it eventually turned out.

Snowy Bellied Hummingbirds are found in Costa Rica, Panama and north western Colombia.  They measure around 10 cm in length.

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

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

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Owl ACEO in acrylics

I love this ones eyes.  I used quite a few glazes to get the depth to the feathers.

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

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

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Yellow Bellied Greenbul ACEO in acrylics

This is the next one I painted. 

The Yellow Bellied Greenbul is a songbird found in Africa.

Yellow Bellied Greenbul 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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Common Firecrest ACEO in acrylics

I really enjoyed painting this one - everything just come together.

The Common Firecrest, is found in Europe and North Western Africa.  They are part of the kinglet family.  They measure around 9cm in length and weigh between 4 - 7 grams.


Common Firecrest 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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Black Capped Chickadee ACEO in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute little fellow. 

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

Many thanks to Rodney Campbell for the reference photo.

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Yellow Breasted Chat ACEO in acrylics

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

Yellow Breasted Chats are a medium sized songbird found throughout North America.  They range in length from 17 - 19 cm and weigh between 23 - 31 grams.

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

Many thanks to  David B. Richman for the reference photo.

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Baltimore Oriole ACEO in acrylics

Baltimore Orioles are found in Eastern North America. They measure 17–19 cm in length and weigh between 30 - 40 grams.

Baltimore Oriole measures 2.5 x 3.5 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 Fronted Bee Eater ACEO in acrylics

I used a different brush to paint this one  - my trusty no 3 round brush is not holding its point so I used a no 2 rigger instead.  It actually works really well so it is a good substitute.   I must  order some more brushes from the UK - they were closed over Christmas so will have to wait until the New Year to place my order. 

The White Fronted Bee Eater is found across Sub - equatorial Africa.   They measure around 21.5 - 23.5 cm in length and weigh between 28 - 38 grams.

White Fronted Bee - Eater measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Derek Keats for the reference photo.

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Bald Eagle ACEO in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one.  I am thinking about painting a larger version as I just love the intensity of its gaze.

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

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Willow Warbler ACEO in acrylics

The Willow Warbler is found across Northern and temperate Europe and Asia. It measures around 11 - 12.5 cm in length and weighs between 7 - 15 grams.

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

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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Vermilion Flycatcher ACEO in acrylics

The Vermilion Flycatcher is found in southwestern United States and southward into South America.  They are around 13–14 cm in length and weigh between 11 - 14 grams. 

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

Many thanks to Michael Pazzani for the reference photo.

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