Curve-billed Thrasher Oil Painting

[Gus Hallgren]

Hi Folks

Caught this year around resident in our garden perched on the Night Blooming Cerus ready to attack the suet hanging on our Arizona Ash. These rascals rule the roost, and are not shy about being vocal.

Painting done in free Fotosketcher with some help from Corel PS X2 for the finishing touches.

CC's invited and appreciated;

Paintingly yours

Uncle Gus

Olympus E-620, Zuiko 70-300 mm

[Julie Brown]

I like this Gus. The bird is well-exposed with nice detail and eye contact. I like the BG too!:)

[Gerry Sibell]

I agree with Julie, Gus. Very nice b/g and nice head turn of a bird I've never seen.
A very nice painting effect.
Thanks for sharing.

Gerry

[Christopher Miller]

Another lovely painting, Gus. :) Beautiful colors and pose. I love the cactus BG. Well done!

[Bud Cline]

This subject lends itself well to the canvas texture treatment - nicely done.

[Kora Baker]

Great treatment of the bird's feathers, and the cactus. The bird looks as though he's taking a curtain call:) Kora

[Patti Edens]

Beautiful painting Gus. Most has been said, but I'll add that I love the bright splash of blue. The bold colors really look great.