I can finally show you this piece ( it was a surprise commission by a lady for her husband's birthday) he was delighted, (these birds have long been a collectible favorite for him)
I showed a peek in this post ..
It's a wee Kingfisher ... :)
( I love that out of all the birds , these ones have touched this man so much , he has many books and works of art dedicated to the subject)
I learned so much about them while researching.. they have a protective layer which shoots across their eye when diving underwater for fish.. I also didn't realize that their feet are a bright orange/red and they are so tiny compared to the rest of their body :)
I think they are so precious..
thanks for visiting...
Sending you all a magical week ahead xxxxx Helen
Thanks for the wish for the magical week...and thanks for posting a glimpse of this magical painting. It's very well done---vibrant, simple, beautiful! :)
ReplyDeletethank you ..glad you visited Elizabeth and dropped a little love !! :)
ReplyDeleteCheers , Helen
Helen!!! this is such a beautiful painting!!! wow!!! wonderful work....
ReplyDeleteWow, Helen, this is so beautiful! You are amazing
ReplyDeletethank you Shannon! I think you are pretty amazing too ! hehe..
ReplyDelete@ Diana.. hi there thank you so much! lovely to see you over here :)
ReplyDeleteA bird in a box lined with gold! Oh, Helen, you make pure magic. I hope you know that. This is a stunningly beautiful painting! Wowwwwwwwwww
ReplyDeleteHi Bella belle'.. why thank you ma'am.. that means 'a plenty' coming from the magical illustrator herself :)..... :) thank you...
ReplyDeleteGreat painting...watercolour?
ReplyDeleteHiya Rod.. thanks for visiting!..
ReplyDeleteyes this painting is watercolor.. hmm. I forgot to write that in.. I better update :)
Cheers , Helen
it is beautiful!! I love your bird paintings very much !
ReplyDeletethank you Kristen! I am a major bird lover :)
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful painting - the colours are amazing. I feel like he might fly off any minute!
ReplyDeletethank you Denise! I really enjoyed painting it!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous - you are so talented Helen!! xo
ReplyDeleteIt is such amazing work, Helen - it's almost like a photograph, that's how real & detailed it looks, except it's more beautiful than a photograph - much more love and soul in it :)
ReplyDeletethankyou Stephanie..I appreciate your visit and sweet words ! :)
ReplyDeletewow.. Yvonne thank you!..that is an amazing compliment.. I'll lovingly take it:)
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done, Helen! I love the vibrant colours and thanks for sharing a little info about the bird, too. :)
ReplyDeletethank you Fern.. nice to see you over here :)
ReplyDeleteJust wonderful ! Fantastic drawing !
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