Gotta Love Tawney Frogmouths.

Tawney Frogmouths, for me, are some of the loveliest, most inquisitive and quirky birds.  As my followers know, I paint a lot of them in so many ways.  They are enchanting. Lately I have found that the birds I love look awesome on black gessoed canvas and lend themselves well to be portrayed as miniatures. …

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Miniature Art. Kingfishers – Jewels of the Forest.

Recently I have been trying my hand at painting miniature artworks using some of my favourite subjects. Australian kingfishers are some of the most beautiful birds I have ever seen.  The bright metallic flashes in the sunlight and their acrobatic flight, is incredible.  I love the way they pose, ever watchful. These particular works have…

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