My Flock of Birds...PPF

Another week done and another bird joins my flock.

This flock of birds must be the most unusual flock to gather together. 

This week I decided to paint a Jay.

They can be quite shy birds, but I did manage to capture two together with my camera, which is a major achievement in my book.

For those of you living outside of the UK... here is what they look like.

I know that the same named birds can vary quite substantially across the globe.

This week I remembered to take the odd shot of wip along the way. 

Firstly, a rough sketch to make sure I get the proportions right, before adding paints.

Enjoying the process especially with such great light.

Not sure I like to post such a close up of detail, but I know I enjoy seeing other artists work in progress, so here it is warts and all.

I hope this might help inspire others.

Here's the final painting, although I don't think having it stuck on the window has done it any favours. 

It has robbed it of colour... typical now we have sunlight it's too bright!

And finally my flock.

I think I'll add one more, but I can't decide what bird.

If you have any requests or ideas I'd love to hear them. 

Just pop a note in the comments below.

Do you have a favourite?

I keep changing my mind... but then that's just typical of me.

Thanks for visiting and I hope you have a fabulous Friday.

I'm linking as usual with Paint Party Friday.

Hope to see you there.

Toodleloo for now