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Pointillist Percy the Purple Sandpiper

“Pointillist Percy the Purple Sandpiper” Painting

My twelth painting for advent – 12th December 2013.

Another friend from the shore…

I took a few photos, which were rather grainy – but that doesn’t matter for painting inspiration, I just need shape and a bit of colour – a starting point… and I’m off.

The graininess in fact prompted a pointillist approach, which I love!

I’m bedazzled by pointillism.

I’m dotty about dots and dabs of bright colour!

Original Sandpiper Bird Painting – in acrylic on stretched canvas – measures 8 x 8 inches.

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Stonechat or Whinchat – which chat bird?

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“Which Chat Bird?”

My eleventh painting for advent – 11th December 2013.

Met this fella down at the shore… he seemed to be paired up with a robin and I assumed that’s what he was till I looked closer

Stonechat or Whinchat though, it’s hard to decide?

Original Bird Painting in Acrylic on stretched canvas – measures 8 x 8 inches.

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“Young Speckled Hen”

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“Young Speckled Hen”

My tenth painting for advent – 10th December 2013.

Another museum specimen species, the official breed name of which remains a mystery to me…

Original Hen Painting in Acrylic on stretched canvas – measures 8 x 8 inches.

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Primary Parrot

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“Primary Parrot”

My ninth painting for advent – 9th December 2013.

Another resident of Ward Park Aviary in Bangor – and happily employing a full rainbow of colours in the painting… including some pearlescent ones.

The edges of the canvas are rich metalic gold – so, no need to frame!

Original Parrot Painting in Acrylic on stretched canvas – this parrot portrait measures 8 x 8 inches.

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Cockerpoo Puppy – too cute?

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Cockerpoo Puppy Painting

My eighth painting for advent – 8th December 2013.

A cross between a cocker spaniel and a poodle.

Just one of the breeds or hybrids recommended for those, like me, with a nose that is unfortunately sensitive to animal fur. Hypoallergenic spaniel alternative for the alergic dog-lover?

Could this be your dream dog?

Original Cockerpoo Puppy Portrait Painting in Acrylic on stretched canvas – this dog portrait painting measures 9½ x 12 x 1½ inches and the painting wraps over the edges.

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“Yawn the Yorkie” Puppy Portrait Painting

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“Yawn the Yorkie”? or – Name the doggy

My seventh painting for advent – 7th December 2013.

“Tired Teddie” – “Snoozy Sukie” – “Dilly Daydream”…

Dosing under a chair whilst his/her owner enjoys a coffee – this little cutie caught my attention. A must-paint dog portrait subject.

Now that I’ve captured the wee mite in paint, I’m wondering what to call him or her – can you help?

Original Puppy Portrait Painting in Acrylic on stretched canvas – this painting measures 8 x 8 inches and the painting wraps over the edges.

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Light and Shade the Sunshine Sheep Painting

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“Light and Shade – the Sunshine Sheep”

My sixth painting for advent – 6th December 2013.

What – more sheep?

Also spotted at Shane’s Castle the same day that I met the young Ewe, but from a more distant viewpoint.

Shady sheep definitely had the right idea.
I kept dodging under the shade of a big tree whenever possible myself and was exceedingly grateful for factor 50 suncream.
I guess what prompts me to post these images right now – as winter begins to really take hold – I am feeling the need to bring a little sunshine back into my life – and yours!

Original Painting in Acrylic on stretched canvas – this painting measures 8 x 8 inches and the painting wraps over the edges.

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Lovejoy the Lovebird Painting

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Lovejoy the Lovebird Painting

My fifth painting for advent – 5th December 2013.

A bit of a rogue with a glint in his eye – crafty, slightly shady, but definitely a charmer – this fella’s got it all. The star of the show at the aviary in Ward Park in Bangor, he’s my favourite anyway…

A Violet Masked Lovebird, and yes, he is looking at you!

Original Lovebird Painting in Acrylic on stretched canvas – this painting measures 8 x 8 inches and the painting wraps over the edges.

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“Ewe Looking at Me?”

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“Ewe Looking at Me?” Sheep Painting

My fourth painting for advent – 4th December 2013.

I befriended this wooly lamb at Shane’s Castle at Randalstown, County Antrim whilst marshaling at an Ulster Vintage Car Club driving event. We bonded between driving tests on, what must have been, the hottest day of the summer.
I’d like to think she enjoyed the display of vintage vehicles as much as the extra company that afternoon.

Original Painting in Acrylic on stretched canvas – this painting measures 8 x 8 inches and the painting wraps over the edges.

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Leicester Piglet Painting

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“Leicester Piglet”

I couldn’t resist – the orange background is just the colour of Red Leicester cheese – that’s my excuse and I’m sticking to it!

My third painting for advent – 3rd December 2013.

This fella is a rare breed and a very lucky piggy too. He lives at the Ulster Folk and Transport Museum, from the first litter of the year and already a bit of a bruiser when I met him – kind of a teenager piglet, with attitude!
I think he’s looking proud or maybe a bit smug here – maybe he just realises he’s an exhibit pig – not potential bacon.

Acrylic on a deep stretched canvas – 5 x 7 x 1½ inches – the painting wraps over the edges.

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