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Posts tagged ‘acrylic painting’

Robin

Robin 8″ x 8″

While working on this painting, I thought that the grey background might be too dark and dull. But I like how it turned out. The grey makes the orange of the robin pop out. Every painting is an experiment. 

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Chickadee

Black-capped Chickadee 8×8

Chickadees are one of the cutest, most cheerful birds around. And they always seem to be so curious and playful. Their little round bodies and happy songs are hard to resist. (Which is why I’ve painted another one, I guess).

House Finch

House Finch 8×8

I don’t see finches very often, so when I do, I feel lucky. As I sit here looking out at the winter rain pouring down, it is nice to think of a warm spring day when I might get to see one again.

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Two or Three Crows

Three Crows 8″ x 8″and Two Crows 3″ x 3″.

A tiny painting can sometimes be a great study for something larger. I painted the 3″ painting with my usual series of tiny paintings for Christmas, then the larger one.

Little Birds

Tiny Paintings 3″ x 3″

Yes, more birds. Only smaller this time.

Cardinal

Cardinal 8″ x 8″

Here’s something to brighten up our grey winter. And I finally remembered to take a photo of my work at the Corner Cup.

Cedar Waxwing

Cedar Waxwing 8″ x 8″

This painting and many more are now on display at Corner Cup in Vancouver (corner of 4th and Blenheim).

Spotted Towhee

Spotted Towhee 8″ x 8″     Available on Etsy.

I see lots of these guys in the park, usually foraging under the bushes. Easy to recognize with their beady orange eyes.

Red-winged Blackbird

Red-winged Blackbird  8″ x 8″

I did something different with the background here. I’m not sure if I like it, or if it looks like some crazy 70’s wallpaper.

Black-capped Chickadee

Black-capped Chickadee 8″ x 8″                                    Available on Etsy

Here come the birds. I am very lucky to live in a place where birds stay year-round. Lots of ideas and inspiration for little bird paintings to come.