Eastern Bluebird No 5 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Eastern Bluebird No 5 measures 6 x 6 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 my Etsy Store - to view the listing, please click here.

I have also added it as a cushion cover in my new cushion Etsy Store  - to view the cushion cover, please click here.

Eastern Bluebird ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is all fluffed up and looking rather cross.

Eastern Bluebird measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

 Many thanks to Pat Dolan for the reference photo.

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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Eastern Bluebird No 3 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Eastern Bluebird No 3 measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Eastern Bluebird No2 in acrylics

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

Eastern Bluebird No 2 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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Eastern Bluebird in acrylics

I love how this in is perched on the branch.. 

Eastern Bluebird measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord panel.


Many thanks to Andy Reago and Chrissy McClarren 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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Eastern Bluebird in acrylics

I have painted a few of these birds - just love their colouring.

The Eastern Bluebird is the state bird of  Missouri and New York.  They are measure 16 - 21 cm in length and weigh between 27 - 34 grams.

Eastern Bluebird measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas panel.

Many thanks to Rodney Campbell for the reference photo.

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Eastern Bluebird in acrylics

I am really happy how this one turned out.  I used white, ultramarine blue and burnt amber to create the background colour  of bluey grey. Someone ask me the other day were I start a painting.  With a bird or animal painting I always start with the eyes - can't get into a painting unless I do them at the beginning - just doesn't look right until they are painted.  And for some reason I always paint the birds beak last. 

Eastern Bluebird measures 6 x 4 inches and is painted on 300gsm  Arches smooth watercolour paper.

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

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Eastern Bluebird in oils

I decided to paint this lovely bird in a larger format.  I just love its colouring.  Some interesting facts about the Eastern Bluebird is that it can live for 6 - 10 years and the longest recorded livespan of a bluebird was 10 years and 5 months. 

Eastern Bluebird measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord.

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

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Eastern Bluebird ACEO in acrylics

Decided to painted another Eastern Bluebird. This bird usually has more that one brood per year . The youngest born later on during summer will normally stay with its parents over the winter months which is rather interesting.

Eastern Bluebird 2 measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm Arches smooth Watercolour paper.

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Many thanks to Bill Thompson/USFWS for the reference photo.

Eastern Bluebird ACEO in acrylics

I loved painting this bird.  Sometimes a painting just seems to come together from the beginning and this was one of them.  I am very happy how it turned out.  America does have some really beautiful birds and this is another one of them.  It is found across Eastern North America. 

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

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Many thanks to Marcus Moller for the reference photo.