Purple Backed Fairy Wren in acrylics

This one was fun to paint - love how it is perched on the branch.

Purple Backed Fairy Wren measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colorfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

The painting has been added to my Etsy Shop.  To view the listing, please click here.

Variegated Fairy Wren in Acrylics

I had fun painting this little guy. I took the reference photo for this one down by the one of the man-made lakes in my area - I have seen three species of Fairy wrens there - Superb Fairy Wren, Red Back Fairy Wren and this one the Variegated Fairy Wren.

Variegated Fairy Wren measures 5 x 7 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Splendid Fairy Wren No 3 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch—like he’s about to burst into song.

I actually painted this one last year but forgot to blog or list it—whoops!

Most of my time lately has been going into building my Surface Pattern design business and uploading new patterns to my Spoonflower shop. It has been full-on, but I have started to miss painting my birds. So going forward, I am planning to schedule in at least one painting session a month. 

Splendid Fairy Wren No 3 measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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

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.

Welcome Swallow No 2 in acrylics

 I often see these little birds when walking around the lake in my area. They never sit still for long.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo. Sold

Pale Headed Rosella in acrylics

I had a few visits over the years of the Pale Headed Rosella to my garden.  The last time one visited I managed to take a few photos of it eating the seed pods off one of my trees.  I think I ended up taking 50 plus photos and only few turned out suitable as a reference, but it was great so see one again.

Pale Headed Rosella measures 6 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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

Ashy Headed Tyrannulet in acrylics

 I love the tilt of this ones head.

Ashy Headed Tyrannulet measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo

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

Yellow Headed Blackbird ACEO in acrylics

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

Yellow Headed Blackbird measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Heather K for the reference photo.

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Red Browed Finch No 4 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the fence post.

Red Browed Finch No 4 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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

Fox Sparrow in Acrylics

I love the markings of this one.

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

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

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Toucan Barbet ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Toucan Barbet measure 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Michael Pazzani for the reference photo.

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Red Breasted Chat in acrylics

I love the feather colours  of this one.

Red Breasted Chat measures 6 x 8 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.

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.

Blue Jay No 3 in acrylics

I love the blue feathers of this one. I did quite a few glazes to get the depth to the feathers. Really please with how it turned out.


Blue Jay No 3 measures 6 x 6 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.

Zebra Finch No 2 in acrylics

I love the markings of this one.

Zebra Finch No 2 measures 8 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Katerina Mirus for the reference photo.

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Great Tit No 3 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

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

Many thanks to Mikhail Vedernikov for the reference photo.

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Sacred Kingfisher No 3 in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Sacred Kingfisher No 3 measures 4 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Ed Dunens for the reference photo.

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Allen's Hummingbird in acrylics

I love the feather colours of this little hummingbird.  It still amazes me how tiny they are - they only measure between 3 to 3.5 inches in length.

Allen's Hummingbird measures 8 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Becky Matsubara for the reference photo.

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Rosy Faced Lovebird ACEO in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Rosy Faced Lovebird measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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Superb Fairy Wren (Female) in acrylics

The little wren is one of my favourite birds to paint and I love looking out for them on my walks in my area.

Superb Fairy Wren (female) measures  5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavangh for the reference photo.

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