Male Eastern Bluebird on Hawthorn Transparent Watercolor Step-by-step

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Over the years we have had Eastern Bluebirds nest in our yard. What an incredible treat! In the past ten years the field nearby has been slowly taken over by trees, and we have seen less and less of them. We used to regularly get Barn and Tree Swallows too. On the plus side the warblers have picked up, and we’ve had both Yellow-billed and Black-billed Cuckoo.

Male Bluebird on Hawthorn  (Transparent Watercolor on Arches 140lb HP paper)
Male Bluebird on Hawthorn (Transparent Watercolor on Arches 140lb HP paper)
Male Bluebird on Hawthorn–Detail  (Transparent Watercolor on Arches 140lb HP paper)
Male Bluebird on Hawthorn–Detail (Transparent Watercolor on Arches 140lb HP paper)

 

Eastern Bluebird Male (Canon 30D, 200-400mm)
Eastern Bluebird Male (Canon 30D, 200-400mm)
Eastern Bluebird Male (Canon 30D, 200-400mm)
Eastern Bluebird Male (Canon 30D, 200-400mm)

2 Responses

  1. Annelise

    You are an incredible artist!
    I too am a watercolor painter and I love bluebirds, but the ones around my house are difficult to photograph even from my blind. Could I possibly use one of your photos?

  2. Matt

    I’m glad you like the artwork. Yes, you may use the photo, as long as the photo is being used for your own study/painting. Thanks for asking.

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