Tuesday, 22 November 2016

Rufous Capped Warbler No 4 in acrylics

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

Rufous Capped Warbler No 4 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

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Friday, 18 November 2016

Grey Crowned Yellowthroat in acrylics

As I love painting yellow feathers, I couldn't resist painting this one. 

Grey Crowned Yellowthroats are found in North and Central America.

Grey Crowned Yellowthroat measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.




Wednesday, 16 November 2016

Baird's Sparrow ACEO in acrylics

This one was a bit more tricky to paint than I thought it would be and I did quite a few glazes to get the depth to the feathers.

Baird's Sparrow are native to the United States, Canada and Mexico.  They measure around 12 cm in length and weigh between 17 - 21 grams.

Baird's Sparrow 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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Common Rosefinch ACEO in acrylics

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

Common Rosefinch or Scarlet Rosefinch are found in Asia and Europe.  They measure between 13 - 15 cm in length.

Common Rosefinch measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Francesco Veronesi for the reference photo.

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Monday, 14 November 2016

Chestnut Backed Chickadee No 3 in acrylics

I love how this little guy is perched on the branch and the tilt of his head.  Really pleased with how it turned out.

My brush order arrived today from Rosemary & Co in UK -  I was down to my last spare Designer Pointed Sable Mixture size 4 brush.  I order 10 size 4 brushes so that should last me awhile.  For most of my paintings, I use a flat brush for the background and for the rest of the painting I use a Pointed Size 4 brush.  So I go through quite a few of them as once the  point goes, I have to replace them.  They do last really well through - the last order I placed was back in February and I only order 6 of them.  And finally I sign my name with Rigger Script brush. 

Chestnut Backed Chickadee measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

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







Friday, 11 November 2016

Vermillion Flycatcher No 2 in acrylics

I love the vibrant red feathers of this bird.

Vermillion Flycather No 2 measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.

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Thursday, 10 November 2016

Lincoln's Sparrow in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Lincoln's Sparrows are  found in North and Central America.  They are measure between 13 - 15 cm in length and weigh between 17 - 19 grams

Many thanks to Bettina Arrigoni for the reference photo.