Cerisehead with Black Bird

 

oil on canvasboard, 14" x 11"

I thought I was done with these bird girl portraits, but I guess not.  Here's another one that wanted to come through, so I went with it.  This will be included in the upcoming show, if it dries in time.

Brownhead with White Bird

 

oil on panel, 14" x 11"

I've done a number of female portraits featuring little birds.  Unlike the previous paintings which were all done on canvasboard, this one was done on a cradled panel.  It is my first attempt to elevate this subject matter.  Hopefully, more to come.

Pinkhead with Green Bird

oil on canvasboard, 14" x 11"

Here's the next in a series I've been doing pairing women with birds in portrait format.  I limit these exercises to 2 hours, tops.  This one took the full 2 hours.

Redhead with Blue Bird

 

oil on canvas panel, 14" x 11"

I set myself a task with this head study of keeping it loose, not getting fussy, keeping it under 2 hours to bash in, and using wax medium .  I didn't go the full monty with the wax medium; that is, I didn't use the hot air gun for this one like I thought I might.  I plan to do more of these, though, so I'm hoping I'll get more daring as I go.  I'm not displeased with this one, for what it's worth.  Might do it again larger as part of my bird girl series.