This painting was done on a 6×8 canvas panel, and is based on a photo I found on Pixabay. The blues I used for the lake were Phthalo Blue (Red), and Anthraquinone Blue.

Based on a photo by Couleur from Pixabay

I was drawn to this photo of a blue jay on a snowy branch over a year ago, and the 9×12 canvas has sat toned and drawn out waiting for me to paint it. That day was today.

The bird colors are Ultramarine Blue, Phthalo Blue Green Shade, Burnt Umber, Titanium White, and Mars Black.

Image by Naturelady from Pixabay