Cardinal No 5 in acrylics

I love play of light on this one's  feathers..  I did quite a few layers / glazers to build up the feathers and get the affect I was after.

Cardinal No 5 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Debra Underwood for the reference photo.

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Scarlet Tanager No 4 in acrylics

I love this ones red feathers and enjoyed the challenge of painting them.  I did quite a few layers to get the depth to the feathers.

Scarlet Tanager No 4 measures 8 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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Winter Cardinal ACEO in acrylics

I enjoyed painting this one.  I did quite a few glazes to get the depth to the red feathers.

Winter Cardinal ACEO measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Kelly Strope for the reference photo.

Vermilion Flycatcher No 3 in acrylics

I love how the sunlight is  hitting this ones feathers.

Vermilion Flycatcher No 3 measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.

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