Sunlit Bluebell Forest in acrylics

 This one was fun to paint.  I used the gold metallic paint to add a bit sparkle to the painting.

Sunlit Bluebell Forest measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

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

Flame Robin No 5 in acrylics

 I love how this one is perched on the rock and how the sun is highlighting it's feathers.

Flame Robin No 5 measures 10 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Ed Dunens for the reference photo.

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

Great Kiskadee in acrylics

I love the feather colours of this one.

Great Kiskadee measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andy Morffew for the reference photo

Owl in acrylics

For this painting, I decided to start off with a white background.   I then blocked in the owl, painted in the background using more transparent washes (hence the reason for starting off with a white background)  and then added in the final details.  Worked rather well and I am really pleased with the final painting.

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

Many thanks to Sandy Scott for the reference photo.


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Eastern Spinebill ACEO in acrylics

This was another one that just worked.  Wasn't sure to begin with on what colours to mix for the underpart feathers and in the end  I mixed raw sienna, a bit of yellow ochre and burnt sienna and a touch a cadmium yellow plus white or burnt umber for the lighter or darker areas  - worked out to be the perfect colour mix.

The Eastern Spinebill is a species of honeyeater and is found in south - eastern Australia including the gardens of the urban areas of Sydney and Melbourne.  They measure between 15 - 16 cm in length and weigh on average 11 grams.

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

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Yorkshire Terrier in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute little fellow.  I am really pleased with how painting turned out.  For this one I started off by toning the canvas (I think I used Yellow Ochre this time - I wait two weeks for the painting to cure before varnishing it so can't quite remember), blocked in the dog, painted in the background and then painted in the dog details. Works rather well.

Yorkshire Terrier measures 6  x 8 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas panel.

Many thanks to Jade (MorgueFile) for the reference photo.

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Autumn Road in acrylics

This one was fun to paint and I needed a bit of a break from detail.  Rather pleased with the how the final painting turned out.

Autumn Road measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord panel.

Many thanks to Gail Young for the reference photo.

Autumn's Splendour in acrylics

For something different I decided to paint this beautiful autumn scene.  I am really pleased with the final painting.  It went through the "ugly stage" but I just kept going until it started to take shape.

Autumn's Splendour measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to http://www.goodfreephotos.com for the reference photo.

Blue Tit ACEO in acrylics

I love the colouring of these birds and really enjoyed painting this little guy.

Eurasian Blue Tits measure around 12 cm in length and weigh around 11 grams and are found throughout Europe and Western Asia.

Blue Tit 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 Warbler in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one and everything just seem to work.  Really pleased with the final painting. I thought the berries might be a problem but they turned out fine. 

I ordered my brushes last week from the UK (http://www.rosemaryandco.com) and they arrived today.  Just as well as my no 3 brush is just not holding its point  - can't complain though as it has lasted really really well - it is the brush I use to paint the birds and animals so I have probably painted 100 plus paintings with it!!!

Yellow Warblers are found across the most of Northern America. The male yellow warbler has a rich chestnut streaking on its breast and belly.  They measure around 12 - 13 cm in length and weigh between 9 - 11 grams.

Yellow Warbler measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar's canvas panel.

Many thanks to Nigel for the reference photo.

Squirrel in acrylics

I have wanted to painted this cute little fellow for ages.  This was the first animal that I have painted on the Raymar canvas panels and I am really pleased how he turned out.  I  only have a few Raymar panels left so I will have to place another order from the US soon. Also I noticed that my trusty no 3 round brush which I use for every painting is getting a bit worn so I will have to place another order for some brushes from the UK as well - just need to decide on what size brushes I want to order.

Squirrel measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar's Feather Lite Canvas panel.

Many thanks to Paul Sherman for the reference photo.

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Prairie Warbler ACEO in acrylics

I decided to paint another warbler. This is also a small song bird found throughout the eastern and south-central United States.  They measure around 11 cm in length and weight between 6 - 9 grams.    

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

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

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Blackburnian Warbler ACEO in acrylics

I just can't resist painting this cute little fellow - just love the position he is sitting on the branch and his beautiful plumage.  I am really pleased how he turned out.

The Blackburnian Warbler is a small songbird found in eastern North America and winters in Southern Central America and South America.  They measure between 11 - 12 cm in length and weigh between  8 to 13 grams.

Blackburnian Warbler 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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Spring Cottage in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one.  I changed the reference photo a bit by adding the pathway to lead the eye into the painting and a added a few more flowers.  Really pleased with the final painting.

Spring Cottage measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord panel.

Many thanks to Steve Lyddon for the reference photo.