Today’s bird is one of my favorites that I paint more than any other bird, the i’iwi. I love the bright red-orange color of its feathers. I keep finding new… Continue reading 30 in 30: Iiwi on a Blue Lobeliad
Month: September 2017
30 in 30: Day 1 of Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree
Day 1 of “Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree” Yesterday’s work was rushed and didn’t turn out well, but you will see it later on once it’s had time… Continue reading 30 in 30: Day 1 of Shama Thrush in a Mountain Apple Tree
30 in 30: Mynah Bird in a Coral Tree
Mynah Bird in a Coral Tree Acrylic on Gessobord 5″ X 7″ Mynah birds can be trained to talk, and they do not sound like parrots. If you want to… Continue reading 30 in 30: Mynah Bird in a Coral Tree
30 in 30 Black Coral Cave
Black Coral Cave Oil on Wood Panel 9″ X 12″ This painting was a joy to paint, though I don’t think it is 100% done. It is another alla prima… Continue reading 30 in 30 Black Coral Cave
30 in 30: Ripening Bananas
Ripening Bananas Acrylic on wood panel 11″ X 14″ Today I finished my revamp on the Ripening Bananas. Above is the revamp. Here is the original before revamp: Everything is… Continue reading 30 in 30: Ripening Bananas
30 in 30: Day 1 Ripening Bananas Revamp
Ripening Bananas In Progress, Day 1 Acrylic on Wood Panel 11″ X 14″ Sometimes I end up repainting things if I discover that they need a little revision. Today I… Continue reading 30 in 30: Day 1 Ripening Bananas Revamp
30 in 30: Hawaiian Moorhen
Hawaiian Moorhen Acrylic on Gessobord Panel 5″ X 7″ Today’s bird is a lovely little endemic Hawaiian Moorhen. I love the long brightly colored legs, extra long fancy toes, and… Continue reading 30 in 30: Hawaiian Moorhen
30 in 30: Java Sparrows in an Avocado Tree
Java Sparrows in an Avocado Tree Oil Paint on Gessobord Panel 8″ X 10″ Java sparrows are highly social, and tend to fly in adorable little groups. Here they are… Continue reading 30 in 30: Java Sparrows in an Avocado Tree
30 in 30: Pele and Friends
Pele and Friends acrylic on canvas 5″ X 7″ Sold Today’s piece is another commission. The bird rescuer who asked me to paint this triple bird portrait rescued/raised all three… Continue reading 30 in 30: Pele and Friends
30 in 30: Akepa with Orange Ohia
Akepa with Orange Ohia acrylic on canvas 5″ X 7″ Today’s bird is a small orange honeycreeper with some of the brightest orange plumage in the world. The akepa is… Continue reading 30 in 30: Akepa with Orange Ohia