I loved painting this little bird. Thank you to Mike Blevins for the use of such a beautiful reference photo. 9” x 12” - acrylic, canvas panel. #birdsofbkuesky #realism #acrylicartist #wildlifeartist #birdportrait

In keeping with the bird theme. (Original reference photo - Mike Blevins). 12” x 9” - Acrylic, canvas panel #realism #birdsofbluesky #wildlifeart #fineart #acrylicartist #art

Red can be so challenging to paint, especially when you only have one red on your palette. It can devolve into pepto pink when changing values if you’re not careful. (Original reference photo - Mike Blevins.) 12” x 9”, acrylic, canvas panel.

While sparrows seem ordinary, their beautiful subtle colours are not. (Original reference photo - Mike Blevins). 12” x 9” acrylic, canvas panel.