Spotted Pardalote No 8 in acrylics

I love the color of this one's feathers - they are so bright and colourful.

Spotted Pardalote No 8 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

The painting available for purchase from my Etsy Store - to view the listing, please click here.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanaugh for the reference photo.

Red Capped Robin No 8 in acrylics

This one was fun to paint - always enjoy the challenge of painting red feathers without turning them pink.

Red Capped Robin No 8 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

Rufous Crowned Tody Flycatcher in acrylics

I loved painting this one.  I did quite a few layers / glazes to build up the detail to the feathers.

Rufous Crowned Tody Flycatcher measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Brian Ralphs for the reference photo.

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Tufted Titmouse No 16 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Tufted Titmouse No 16 measures 8 x 8 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.

Superb Fairy Wren No 22 in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this one.

Superb Fairy Wren No 22 measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks Brisguy52 for the reference photo.

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

Painted Redstart No 3 in acrylics

Painted Redstart 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 Etsy.  To view the listing, please click here.

Melodious Warbler in acrylics

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

Melodious Warbler measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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

Kingfisher No 3 in acrylics

I love painting kingfishers - just love the colour of their feathers.

Kingfisher No 3 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Michael Cain for the reference photo.

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Yellow Headed Blackbird in acrylics

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

Yellow Headed Blackbird measures 6 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Nigel for the reference photo.

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

Rufous Capped Warbler No 7 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Rufous Capped Warbler No 7 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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

Eastern Bluebird No 4 in acrylics

This one was rather a fun little one to paint - everything just worked.

Eastern Bluebird No 4 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Pat Dolan for the reference photo.

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

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Tufted Titmouse No 15 in acrylics

The Tufted Titmouse is another one of my favourite birds to painting and I just love the tilt of this one's head.

Tufted Titmouse No 15 measures 7 x 5 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.

Rainbow Lorikeet in acrylics

I took the reference photo for this one down at Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary.  Currumbin Wildlife Sanctuary is known for its Lorikeet feedings.  They do one in morning and one in the afternoon and hundreds of bird arrive for the feeding.

Rainbow Lorikeet measures 11 x 14 inches and is painted on unstreched Fredrix Watercolour Canvas.

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

Striated Pardalote No 4 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Striated Pardalote No 4 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.

Red Headed Woodpecker in acrylics

I really enjoyed painting this one and just love the way it is clinging to the tree trunk.

Red Headed Woodpecker measures 8 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Hughva for the reference photo.

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Laughing Kookaburra No 3 in acrylics

This one landed on my back fence and stayed around for a while so managed to take quite a few good reference photos of it.

Laughing Kookaburra No 3 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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California Gnatcatcher in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

California Gnatcatcher measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

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Lesser Goldfinch No 3 in acrylics

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

Lesser Goldfinch measures 6 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Tufted Flycatcher in acrylics

I love the tilt of this one's head.

Tufted Flycatcher measures 4 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

Golden Tanager ACEO in acrylics

I love the colour of this ones feathers.  I used a combination of the Atelier Free Flow Titanium White and the Atelier Interactive acrylics to build up the feathers.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Golden Tanager ACEO measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Michael Pazzani for the reference photo.

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