Tuesday, 23 June 2020

Rainbow Lorikeet No 3 in acrylics

I love the tilt of this one's head.

Rainbow Lorikeet No 3 measures 6 x 8 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Paul Sherman for the reference photo.

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


Tuesday, 16 June 2020

Chestnut Sided Warbler in acrylics

I just love how this ones feathers are all ruffled up after taking a bath.

Chestnut Sided Warbler measures 5 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

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






Thursday, 11 June 2020

Maltese Pup in acrylics

I love the challenge of painting white fur.  I did quite few glazes / layers to build up the depth to the fur.  Really pleased with how this one turned.

Maltese Pup measures 7 x 5 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks Pixabay for reference photo.




Monday, 1 June 2020

Rufous Hummingbird in Acrylics

I love the feather colours of this.  I did quite a few glazes / layers to get the depth to it's feathers.

Rufous Hummingbird measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Linda Anderson for the reference photo.






Thursday, 28 May 2020

Cherry No 2 in acrylics

This one was fun to paint. Everything just seemed to work.

Cherry No 2 measures 4 x 4 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.




Tuesday, 19 May 2020

European Goldfinch No 2 in acrylics

This one was fun to paint - everything just worked.

European Goldfinch No 2 measures 10 x 10 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth Paper.

Many thanks to Andy Wilson for the reference photo.

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


Wednesday, 13 May 2020

Verdin in acrylics

I love how this one is perched on the branch.

Verdin measures 6 x 6 inches and is painted on Colourfix Smooth paper.

Many thanks to Alan Schmierer for the reference photo.