Meet the models | wildlife art studies | autumn 2020

From deer emerging from woodland to owls flitting over evening skies, meet the wildlife art models that inspired my paintings this season.

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September 7th, 2020

Wildlife Art Model of the Week - Kestrel (Falco Tinnunculus)

Kestrels hunt during the day, but have such keen eyesight they can spot prey in extremely poor light which allows them to hunt almost until dark. This male, distinguishable by it’s slate blue colouring, was out searching for food in the early morning light. 
Click here to read about the kestrels in my garden and see the paintings they inspire

September 1st, 2020

Wildlife Art Model of the Week - Kingfisher (Alcedo Atthis)

This kingfisher is preening its feathers to keep them in perfect condition for fishing. Kingfishers produce a waterproofing substance from a gland just above their tail feathers. They rub their beaks against the gland and then spread the waterproof coating all over so that their feathers stay dry when they dive for fish.

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