Barn Owl in acrylics

I  love the contrast of the bird against the dark background.  I used quite a few glazes to get the depth to the feathers. Really pleased with the final painting.

 

Barn Owl measures approx. 8 x 10 inches and is painted on loose unstretched Fredrix watercolour canvas.

Many thanks to Paul Sherman 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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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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European Eagle Owl ACEO in Acrylics

I haven't painted an owl before but I just love the vibrant colour of this owls eye that I just had to paint it.  I tried something different when painting this one - I used the acrylics more like watercolour paints and did a few washes to build up the painting.  Rather pleased how it turned out.

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

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Many thanks to Paul Sherman for the reference photo.