Red Panda in acrylics

I was going through my photos from Australia Zoo from a few years back and come across my Red Panda photos.  I couldn't resist painting this cute little guy.

 Red Panda measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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Baby Elephant No in acrylics

 I decided to paint something different for a change and couldn't resist this cute baby elephant

Baby Elephant No 3 measures 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Scotch Macaskill for the reference photo.

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Lemur in acrylics

I love the eye's of a lemur - they are so bright and  vibrant.

Lemur measures 10 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Dio Raven for the reference photo.

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Cheetah Cub No 3 in acrylics

I loved painting this one - everything just seemed to work.  I did quite  a few layers / glazes to  build up the fur detail.

Cheetah Cub No 3 measures 10 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Scotch Macaskill for the reference photo.

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

Little Bear Cub in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute little fellow clinging to the tree.

Little Bear Cub measures 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Rick Beldegreen for the reference photo.

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Robin No 16 in acrylics

I love painting robins so couldn't resist painting this one.

Robin No 16 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Brett Pearson for the reference photo.

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Cheetah Cub in acrylics

I love how this cub is looking up.

Cheetah Cub measures approx. 11.61 x 8.85 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Tazi Brown for the reference photo.

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Tiger in acrylics

I haven't painted a tiger for ages and just love the close up crop of this one.

Tiger measures 4 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Wildlife Reference Photos for the reference photo.

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Snow Leopard Cub in acrylics

I love this snow leopard cubs blue eyes,  Really pleased with how it turned out.

Snow Leopard Cub measures 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Emmanuel Keller for the reference photo.

White Tiger Cub in acrylics

This is my second take on this one.  Originally I painted it a few months back on a canvas panel and I didn't like it so I ended up painting over it with gesso and reusing the panel.  This time round I decided paint it on the Colourfix Paper and I am really pleased with how it turned out.

White Tiger Cub measures 8 x inches and is painted on 500gsm Colourfix Suede paper.

Many thanks to Emmanuel Keller for the reference photo.

Tiger in acrylics

I haven't painted a tiger in ages and I love this ones close up profile.  I used quite a few layers to get the depth to the fur and I am really pleased with the final painting.

Tiger measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted on loose unstretched Fredrix canvas.

Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

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Squirrel in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute little guy. I used a lot of glazes to get the depth and colour to the fur and I am really pleased with how it turned out.

Squirrel measures approx. 8 x 12 inches and is painted on unstretched loose Fredrix watercolour canvas.


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Many thanks to Pixabay for the reference photo.

Black Capped Chickadee No 2 in acrylics

Love the position this one is perched on the branch.  Really pleased with how it turned it.

Black Capped Chickadee No 2measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to David Mitchell for the reference photo.


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Lemur in acrylics

I love the colour of this ones eyes.  I used quite a few glazes to the depth and colour to the fur. 

Lemur measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord Panel.

Many thanks to Rachael Thorne for the reference photo.

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Cheetah Cub in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this cute cub. Really pleased with the final painting.

Cheetah Cub measures 10 x 8 inches and is painted Fredrix loose unstretched  canvas.

Many thanks to Shirley Kroos for the reference photo.

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Snow Leopard in acrylics

I love everything about this one.  Really pleased with the final painting.  I used a lot of glazes to get the depth to the fur and the rock was fun to paint - used my fingers quite a bit in the beginning. 

Snow Leopard 2 measures approx. 12 x 12 inches and is painted on loose unstretched Fredrix Canvas.

Many thanks to Keith Spicer for the reference photo.

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Mountain Bluebird in acrylics

Originally I wasn't going to paint in the reeds but after I had finished the bird, the painting was looking a bit flat so I ended painting them in which then brought the whole painting to  life.  Really happy with how it turned out in the end.

The Mountain Bluebird is the state bird for Idaho and Nevada.  They range in length from 16 - 20 cm and weigh on average 30 grams.

Mountain Bluebird measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Raymar Canvas Panel.

Many thanks to Nigel for the reference photo.

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Yellow Thornbill ACEO in acrylics

I love how this little painting turned out.  Everything just seemed to work.  

Yellow Thornbills are found in the bottom half of Queensland, throughout most of New South Wales and throughout of Victoria as will into South Australia.  They average around 10 cm in length and weight about 6 grams.

Yellow Thornbill measures 3.5 x 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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Malachite Kingfisher in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one.  I painted the water using glazes which worked rather well.  Really pleased with the final painting.

Many thanks to Derek Keats for the reference photo.

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Field Mouse In Acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this adorable little fellow and really pleased with the final painting.

Field Mouse measures 8 x 6 inches and is painted on Raymar Feather Lite Canvas panel.

Many thanks to Dave Webb for the reference photo.