Pekin Robin ACEO in acrylics

These little bird are known by a few different names - Red Billed Leiothrix, Pekin Robin, Pekin Nightingale, Japanese Nightingale and Japanese (Hill) Robin.  They are usually found in India, Bhutan, Nepal, Burma and parts of Tibet.  They were introduced to a few countries around the world including Western Australia but only become established in parts of France and the Hawaiian Island of Oahu

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

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Many thanks to Clare Smith for the reference photo.

Lilac Breasted Roller ACEO in acrylics

 I just love all the different coloured  feathers this bird has. These birds can be found in sub Saharan Africa and the southern Arabian Peninsula.  It is the national bird of Botswana and Kenya. I will have to have a look for another  reference photo is it would be interesting to paint a larger oil version.

Lilac Breasted Roller measures 3.5 x 2.5 inches and is painted on 300gms smooth Arches watercolour paper.

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Many thanks to Gary Jones for the reference photo.

Mallee Emu Wren in Acrylics

I decided to paint this one in acrylics mainly because I wanted to paint it in one sitting.  If I had painted in oils, I would have had to wait for the layers to dry to add the finer details.  The Mallee Emu Wren can be found in north western Victoria and south eastern South Australia and are listed as endangered species.  They are about 16.5 cm in length  from head to tail.

Mallee Emu Wren measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord panel.

Many thanks to Ron Knight for the reference photo.

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Nuthatch ACEO in acrylics

I just love the way these birds cling to trees.  They make for interesting paintings. This one is a Red Breasted Nuthatch and is found across western northern temperate North America and winters much across the US and southern Canada.

Nuthatch 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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New Holland Honeyeater in acrylics

I couldn't resist painting this one.  Just love the position the bird is  sitting on the branch.   These birds are found throughout southern Australia from Brisbane to just North of Perth.  It is about 18 cm in length.

New Holland Honeyeater measures 6 x 4 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to  Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Little Robin in acrylics

I can't resist painting this cute little bird.  I decided to use a canvas board for a change as I like the 6 x 4 inch size and can't get this size in the Ampersand Gessobord panel.  Rather pleased how it turned out.  Think I will paint another Laughing Kookaburra on the other 6 x 4 board that I bought.

Little Robin measures 6 x 4 inches and is painted on canvas board.

Many thanks to Kev Chapman for the reference photo.

Yorkie in acrylics

I have had this one printed out for ages to paint.  Just had to decide on what medium to use.  Finally decided to paint it in acrylics  on paper.    Started it off a bit like a watercolour painting with  washes and then kept adding layers. I am rather pleased how it turned out.

Yorkie measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Lorri Speiran for the reference photo.