Dark-eyed Junco Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
The colors of Dark-eyed Junco are not exactly thrilling when compared to something like a Painted Bunting, but they are spectacularly beautiful in their simplicity.
Yellow-rumped Warbler (Myrtle Warbler) Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Yellow-rumped Warblers are easy to find here in Michigan during migration, but this is my first time painting one.
Magnolia Warbler: Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Who doesn’t like Magnolia Warblers?!
Ruby-crowned Kinglet: Transparent Watercolor
Last fall we went on a family birding trip to northern Ohio for migration, and these little birds were everywhere that weekend.
Sanderling and Sand Dollar: Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
In my photos from Sanibel, the beach was covered with tons of Sanderlings, with shell debris around many of them.
Red-winged Blackbird: Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
In Michigan Red-winged Blackbirds are plentiful and conspicuous in every season but winter.
Barn Swallow on Bolt: Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I based this painting on photos taken at the Marsh Boardwalk at Point Pelee National Park in Ontario.
American Redstart Warbler Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
I always love seeing American Redstarts. I got the photo references for this painting in northwest Ohio, on our annual spring migration birding trip.
Beautiful Fruit Dove Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
The Beautiful Fruit Dove (Ptilinopus pulchellus) goes by several common names, including the Rose-fronted Pigeon and Crimson-capped Fruit Dove.
Cedar Waxwing on Broken Perch Transparent Watercolor and Time-lapse Video
Cedar Waxwings are undeniably gorgeous birds. I’ve sketched them many times, but this is only my third time painting one. I think this is my favorite so far.