Monday, February 07, 2011

Bird oil painting:Chickadee

Western Chickadee©2011 C.L.Burgess 4.5x8.5" oil on paper

A wildlife challenge for February presented by Gary Keimig, who not only paints but takes wonderful photos of our western terrain and wildlife. Thanks Gary! I love painting birds as much as watching them.

4 comments:

AutumnLeaves said...

A lovely palette here, Cathyann. Gary's photo for this challenge was a beauty, as is your rendering.

rahina q.h. said...

i saw that cahllenge on Gary's blog and was tempted. now i am glad i didn't: you've done an excellent job with this Cathyann... i can feel the feathers and the smallness in my hands.

Jane said...

That is a beautiful little bird...you caught him JUST before he flew out of the painting!!!

Cathyann said...

Thank you Sherry, rahina and Jane so much. I really love to paint birds...
Jane he does look like he is about tot ake off!, rahina..you must try this.I have no doubt that you will do a fine job.