#bird painting
(Almost) All bird portraits that I’ve done so far!
IN ORDER: 1. Black-Capped Chickadee, 2. Southern Carmine Bee-Eater, 3. American Robin, 4. Black-Capped Kingfisher, 5. House Sparrows, 6. Spotted Forktail, 7. Evening Grosbeak, 8. Lucifer Hummingbirds, 9.Bluejay,10. Snow Bunting,11. Red-Winged Blackbird, 12. Baltimore Oriole, 13. American Goldfinch, 14. Atlantic Puffin, 15. Varied Bunting, 16. Rose-Breasted Grosbeck, 17. Pink Robin, 18. White-Throated Kingfisher
Zhao Shao'ang (Shaoang, Shao-Ang, 趙少昂) (1905-98, China)
Zhao Shao'ang was a Chinese artist and exemplar of the landscape, and bird-and-flower painting traditions, as well as a noted painter of cicada. His style is that of the Lingnan School, which formed the basis for the modernisation of 20th century Chinese art.
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The Corner of the Villa (Detail)
Edward John Poynter, 1889
“Eternal”Barn Owl, 24"x18" oil on panel. Painted for my current exhibit, “Featherlight” at the Crary Gallery. A lot I could say about this one but I really enjoy the idea that everyone takes their own meaning!
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“Gleam” Peacock, 5"x7" oil on panel. This fella will be at West End Gallery for their “Little Gems” show next month! He was very fun to paint.
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“Hope”, Bald Eagle (above) and “Evening Breeze”, Female Red-Winged Blackbird (below). Both are done in oil on 5"x7" panels. A very big thank you to Chuck Rondeau for his kind permission to use his photos for inspiration/reference!
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“Early Bird” American Robin. 6"x8" oil on panel.
Exploring how I’ve wanted to paint but have always been afraid to. Learning the whole way.
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“Sassy Stroll” Common Grackle. 6"x8" Oil on panel. Painting the way the morning sun created so much iridescence on this bird was challenging but enjoyable.
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Green cheek conures are definitely one of my favorite subjects! This cute little lady’s owner wanted me to show that she knows how to wave in her portrait ☺️
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A quick little red capped Robin sketch. Sometimes I need to clear my head and draw with nothing invested and without thinking or worrying too much about pleasing someone with the end result. This isn’t my favorite drawing but I like the “still life” look it has to it (imo)
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Just finished this super sweet commission ☺️ Visit kcgillies.com/commissions or send me a DM if you’re interested in commissioning something like this!
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I’m so excited to finally be able to post this sweet commission of a dusky conure named Kai! I loved getting bogged down in the detail his fluffy feathery face ☺️ I still have some availability for commissions! Check out my website for more info: kcgillies.com/commissions
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It’s Tiny Tuesday!
Since I’ve moved to Arizona I’ve really been hoping to see quail. So far I’ve really only seen pigeons, but to be fair I’ve also been hiding inside away from the heat. Since I haven’t seen any I decided to paint one instead.
Elizabeth Gwillim – Scientist of the Day
Elizabeth Symonds Gwillim, an English bird artist, was born on or about Apr. 21, 1763, in Wye in Hereford.
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Here’s a little close-up from my last painting, I loved using a rainbow of colours for this one. Created with watercolours, watercolour pencils, acrylic inks, fine liners & gel pens on Daler Rowney Mixed Media paper.
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It’s freezing here in little old England, so I thought I’d bring a little sunshine into the studio xx
Paint what makes you happy, paint the Rainbow. x
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A small watercolour inspired by all those wondrous little birds out there.
Happy Sunday Everyone! xoxo
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