Three Umbrellas

 

Click PayPal button to make it yours! - 

8x10" original oil painting on 3/4" panel

I've always liked the little cocktail umbrellas that adorn 'fancy', sometimes silly, drinks. So here they are! Painting their shadows was just as fun as painting them. As well as a cool bird. Looking into the cup and red vase was tricky, but I like the circular shapes they make. A few cherries and Voila!

Berry Dots

 

Click PayPal Button to purchase - 
8x10" oil painting on 3/4" panel with sides painted to match. 

Today's aerial view, or flat lay, includes a sprig of mint in the tea cup. I put down some different coloured papers to jazz it up. Then I found some 'like minded' objects and brewed a cuppa tea! ; )

carmine

 

click here to purchase - 

This Carmine beauty is part of the African bee-eater family. I love the turquoise crown on this one, and of course the red/pink belly that gives it it's name. 

This bird is painting number 30 (!) in the bird series. Phew! I haven't made it past 3 in a series before. #doh. You may see another bird or two fly onto my canvas in the future but for now, onto new subjects.

rose robin (a.k.a cutie patootie)

 

SOLD 

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8"board

Today's Rose Robin has a cooler green background. Just a little bundle of colour and joy. Happy December! : )

a rosy glow

 

SOLD $100 - 6x6" original oil painting on board

These two cute Rose Robins live on the south east coast of Australia. Surprisingly, they are not related to the North American Robin, but what's even more surprising is... their bellies really are that hot pink!

I meant to continue with the process photos... but I got so excited about the floral background, I forgot to take pics! #doh

eye on the prize

 

SOLD

$100 - 5x7" original oil painting on board

I used a new palette of colours for this painting, not my typical pinks and purples. The 'gold' flecks are actually yellow ochre paint with a bit of white. I peppered it through the background and gave this little friend some to eat. ; ) Next to the grey green background the yellow ochre really sings. I love the effect. I added turquoise to his wing, which is quite cool in temperature and it's making the cool green background look really warm in comparison. I'm still learning lots about temperature and how amazing it is to work with. Cheers.

made you smile

 

SOLD

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on board

The male Cardinal is a bird familiar to us all. He's especially wonderful to spot in the winter, with his gorgeous red colours and distinctive beak. Always a happy sight.

Yes, let's be friends

 

click here to purchase -

I thought yesterday's Zebra Finch needed a friend. ; )

want to be friends?

 

click here to purchase - 

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8"board

This Australian Zebra Finch has stripes, hence his name, as well as dots and a cute red beak. They jump around a lot saying "meep meep". Such a pleasure to paint! I made a video of the painting process in real time but edited down to 2 minutes. Check my Facebook or Instagram pages. Cheers.

Tody Birds!

 

Tody Birds often perch themselves on low branches and look around for grasshoppers to eat, while enjoying their day in the Caribbean. When they decide to travel, they 'hop', as little birds do. I painted these colourful cuties together, with matching backgrounds, on boards that are mini, like them! 

$50 each - 4.5x4.5" on board. 

Tody Mini 1 -

Tody Mini 2 - SOLD

Tody Mini 3 - SOLD

nuance

click here to purchase - 

$100 - 5x7" original oil painting on 1/8" panel.

I decided to paint a more subtle painting today. ; )

Discovery

 

click here to purchase -  

$100 - original oil painting on 1/8"panel

I love the bright red on this very cool Eurasian Bullfinch. I discovered a photo reference on Pixabay, a free image site, when I typed in colourful birds. His lovely colours blend right into his cheeks! ; )

tree-dwelling bee-eating cutie-patootie

 

SOLD

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8"panel.

Birds that sit atop a tree stump, and check out the area, with such a relaxed confidence, are sooo cute! (I love the colours on the face of this bee-eater.) 

first snowfall

 

click to purchase - 

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8" panel

Robins are such wonderful birds to paint because the bright red and orange colours contrast beautifully with the many warm and cool greys. I painted this cutie-patootie on the first snowfall here in Toronto. It was a big decision to add the snowflakes but, I thought what the heck, and I went for it! ; )

Look Up, Look Down

 

click here to purchase - 

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8"panel

The more I look at birds, the more I notice that they can sit quite still, except their cute little heads, which move around like crazy as they look up and down. Sooo cute. 

Here are some process pics.

Bright Colours first (to keep them clean)

Add warm greys

Add Cooler Grey as move down to the Tail

Grey Green Background

Hints of Warm Greens in the Background Trees

Thanks for stopping by. Lots more Bird Paintings will be happening for the Christmas Season!

Halloween Night Owl

 

SOLD

$40 - 4.5x4.5" original oil painting on 1/8"panel.

This Halloween Owl is ready for the night! Happy Halloween Y'all!

p.s.

This was my first "mini" painting. I love the small 4.5x4.5" size. So cute!

p.p.s.

See the time lapse video on my Instagram or Facebook accounts! 

let's talk

 

click here to purchase - 

 $100 - 6x6" original oil painting on 1/8"panel

This colourful parakeet has just turned his head towards you... he's ready to listen. ; )

knock your socks off

 

SOLD

$100 - 6x6" original oil painting on panel

Check out my Instagram page at noramacphailart to see the time lapse video of me painting these feathers. It's a good one! ; )

This painting is available at my DailyPaintworks Gallery, just click the PayPal link to see more. The bird series continues!

Peacock in Profile

 

click here to buy - 
$90 - 6x6" original oil painting 1/8"panel 

I really wanted to focus on this proud friend's beautiful turquoise crown, or crest, today. It's quite stunning and sometimes overlooked since people get dazzled by the feathers on the peacock's tail. I enjoyed painting this beauty. (Very happy with the eye!). See my Instagram page for step by step pics. Cheers. 

kindred spirit

 

SOLD  $90 - 5x7" original oil painting on 1/8"panel.

Well, the bird painting series continues! I think I'm on number 12 and 8 of them have flown off to new homes. I'm especially happy with this little yellow-breasted blue titmouse. He's got his own little branch and he seems quite content. You can check out the time-lapse painting of him over on my Instagram account here - https://www.instagram.com/noramacphailart/ . Cheers. : )