Chris Osborne Art 
White-necked Heron
The Story Behind the Painting
Last year we had this delightful bird visit Possum Park at the Windmill Dam for a few days, the White-necked Heron. I spotted it while out on my bike ride and rushed back to get my camera, then racing back like a man possessed. The owners know if I’m flying around on my bike one handed while trying to keep my camera secure, there is always a bird involved some place. Yesterday I was chasing some kind of eagle or kite around the park without success unfortunately.
Side note, by the time this post goes live I should have landed in Vancouver for my 5 week holiday in Canada and Alaska.
My Painting Process
Initial Sketch.
Progress 1.
Progress 2.
Finished artwork.
Framed Artwork.
This was a little giveaway along with some prints and cups for the opening of my gallery a few month ago. It went to Bill from our local Miles art group.
Gouache on Watercolour Paper
I use Winsor & Newton Gouache on Arches France Watercolour Paper, 300g Cold Pressed.
My painting come from my own experiences that I have photographed while traveling. By reading this blog, you as a viewer can now hear The Story Behind the Painting. Where, when, what was happening while I was photographing the wildlife.
Enjoy, Chris Osborne
Chris Osborne Art 