Flame Robin in oils

I loved painting this bird. I decided to paint it in oils.  These robins can be  found in the coolest parts of south-eastern Australia as well as in Tasmania.  They are about 12 - 14 cm  long.   I have a few other Australian birds lined up to paint in the  larger format as opposed to the aceo's - I will paint some in oils and others in acrylics on paper.

Flame Robin measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Ampersand Gessobord panel.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Autumn Waterfall ACEO in acrylics

I really enjoyed painting this one.  I changed the trees to that of the autumn colours.  I think it works rather well.  It was fun painting the waterfall so I will have to look for some more waterfall reference photos that I can use.

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

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Many thanks to Fiona Thompson for the reference photo.

Superb Fairy Wren ACEO in mixed media

I had to paint this one twice - seems to be one of those weeks.  First time round, I just was not happy with the blue feathers - I used ultramarine blue and a bit of prussian blue which just didn't look right.  So the second time round, I used my phthalo blue watercolour paint for the feathers and I am much happier with the result. 

Superb Fairy Wren measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painted on 300gsm smooth Archers watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Patrick Kavanagh for the reference photo.

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Townsend's Warbler ACEO in acrylics

I had do the background twice for this one.  First time round I just wasn't happy with it and ended up throwing it away and starting again on new card/paper.  Much happier how it turned out the second time.  Rather pleased how the bird turned out as well.  Townsend's Warbler is a small songbird and is about 12 cm long.

Townsend's Warbler measures 2.5 x 3.5 inches and is painting on 300gsm smooth Archers watercolour paper.

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

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Scarlet Honeyeater in acrylics

I really enjoyed painting this one.  It is the smallest honeyeater in Australia with the male being only  10 - 11 cm long.  It can be found on the east coast of Australia, Indonesia and New Caledonia. 

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

Many thanks to James Niland for the reference photo.

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Autumn Walk in watercolours

This is the second watercolour landscape that I did.   The pathway was a bit tricky but I eventually got there.  I actually think the two watercolour landscapes compliment each other rather well.

Autumn Walk measures 7 x 5 inches and is painting on 300gsm rough Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Nicola B for the reference photo.

Bluebell Woodlands in watercolour

I painted two watercolour landscapes yesterday.  This is the first one - Bluebell Woodlands.  I added the puddle of water to make it a bit more interesting.  Rather pleased how it turned out. 

Bluebell Woodlands measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on 300gsm rough Arches watercolour paper.

Many thanks to Nicola B for the reference photo.