ruby-throated hummingbird
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).
work in progress
I've been having the most wonderful week, involving a lot of glorious mess. As much as I love drawing, it is SO MUCH FUN to pull out my paints and work in colour again.
I'm working in acrylics on watercolour paper (Arches Hot Press block). It's hard to find tropical flowers in these parts, especially in the Fall, so I went to Allan Gardens to find some inspiration. The bird is an olive-backed sunbird, one of the birds I saw at the ROM last week.
My aim is to have it finished in order to submit it to the Society of Animal Artists - application for membership is due by October 23rd, for anyone who may be interested.
I'm just tweaking this piece and all going well, will post the finished painting soon ...
