ruby-throated hummingbird
by Tina Burke
acrylic on Arches watercolour paper, 14x10"

I've been experimenting on "hand-aged" watercolour paper as an extension on my series of drawings - which in turn were inspired by antique and vintage prints. I've been a bit obsessed with hummingbirds lately, and inspired by an orchid plant I specifically bought for this painting. I'm just pleased I was able to keep it alive long enough to paint - the last one we had died in record time (turns out they don't need much water).

Tags: ruby throated hummingbird, orchid, bird art, bird painting