Fluffy Bird

I saw a picture with three little fluffy birds at Studio Atelier challenge, and I had to paint this fluffy one since he was SO cute. I wanted to show the fluffy texture of the little birdie, you almost want to hold it with your two hands.

I did a quick underpainting in yellow orchre and burnt umber acrylic paints, like water color. Then I used oil paint with my number 1 and 2 brushes, to show fluffy feathers. I also tried my new tube of Gamblin Colbat Teal on the ground and background. Oil on 8"x10" canvas board.