Chris Osborne Art 
Six is the Charm
The Story Behind the Painting
After I had finished painting in my studio / gallery one afternoon, I decided to cycle down to the disused train line behind Possum Park. On the way down the hill, I came across a group of finches, apparently called a charm. So I stopped and took a few photos, as they are a wonderful bird to observe and have a fantastic call that sounds like ZZZZZzzz.
I have only found two varieties of finches at Possum Park. Double-barred and Plum-headed Finch which will become a future painting.
My Painting Process
Stage 1.
I got stuck right into this one before I realised I hadn’t taken any photos. I completely finished the tree branches and undercoated all the double bar finches.
Stage 2.
Stage 3.
Closeup of the fine brushes to create feathers.
Finished Artwork.
Framed Artwork.
Gouache on Canson Paper
For my Black Label collection I use Winsor & Newton Gouache on Black Colourfix Art Spectrum Paper or Black Mi-Teintes Touch Canson Paper.
My paintings are based on my travel experiences. Through this blog, you can discover The Story Behind the Painting, including where and when I captured these wildlife moments, old rustic cars from historical villages, and beautiful seascapes from faraway places.
Enjoy, Chris Osborne
Chris Osborne Art 