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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 12h

#Birdtober Day 10: Kalij Pheasant

After doing the Wyandotte Chicken, this one was way less intimidating! Kalijs have many variations of color, their metallic-looking feathers remind me of dragon scales no matter the color.

Hosted by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #FineArt #AnimalArt #ArtYear

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Maudeux.creations 🎨🐦 @maudeuxcreations.bsky.social · 9h

I had fun exploring the harmony of its curves and those metallic blue reflections 💙✨!
Such an elegant and fascinating bird to paint 🎨
Birdtober – Day 9: Kalij Pheasant 🐦🌿#sciart #bird #Birdtober #Birdtober2025 #Inktober #Inktober2025 #KalijPheasant #BirdArt #ScientificIllustration #WildlifeArt

Realistic watercolor of a male Kalij Pheasant

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 12h

#Birdtober Day 10: Kalij Pheasant

After doing the Wyandotte Chicken, this one was way less intimidating! Kalijs have many variations of color, their metallic-looking feathers remind me of dragon scales no matter the color.

Hosted by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #FineArt #AnimalArt #ArtYear

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 1d

I finished this Northern Parula last week but only just got around to photographing it. Somehow, I've often seen these guys facing towards me, and I think they look adorably inquisitive.

#Watercolor and Chinese ink on Fabriano hot press

#BirdArt #SciArt #NearbyNature2025 #FineArt

Detailed watercolor painting of a Northern Parula perched on an oak branch next to oak leaves and catkins.

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 1d

#Birdtober Day 9: White-crested Helmetshrike

I love birds with fun hairdos. The eye-wattle is really interesting! Almost like a flower or sun. This Long-crested subspecies can be found in western part of its range in Africa.

Hosted by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #Copic #ArtYear

Marker drawing of a White-crested Helmetshrike

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 1d

Thank you! ☺️

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Maudeux.creations 🎨🐦 @maudeuxcreations.bsky.social · 1d

What's the difference between an orbital ring and an eye ring of a #bird ? 👀
The eye ring is a tiny ring of feathers around the eye 🪶, while the orbital ring is a patch of bare skin.
#Birdtober White-crested helmetshrike🐦
🐡 #Birdtober2025 #Inktober #BirdArt #ScientificIllustration #WildlifeArt

Realistic watercolour painting of a White-crested helmetshrike, with Indian ink highlights.

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 1d

I finished this Northern Parula last week but only just got around to photographing it. Somehow, I've often seen these guys facing towards me, and I think they look adorably inquisitive.

#Watercolor and Chinese ink on Fabriano hot press

#BirdArt #SciArt #NearbyNature2025 #FineArt

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 1d

#Birdtober Day 9: White-crested Helmetshrike

I love birds with fun hairdos. The eye-wattle is really interesting! Almost like a flower or sun. This Long-crested subspecies can be found in western part of its range in Africa.

Hosted by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #Copic #ArtYear

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 2d

Thank you, that one was fun to color!

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 2d

#Birdtober Day 8: Diamond Firetail

Nice to do something simpler. I saw 2 species of firetails during my Australia trip, but not these. I wanted to emphasize the bright red rump feathers!

#Birdtober2025 is hosted by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtYear #Copic #FineArt #AnimalArt

Marker drawing of a Diamond Firetail shown with 3 Copic markers on the side

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 2d

I will probably make stickers and possibly a poster from these 👀

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 2d

That one took awhile with the feather patterns!

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 2d

One week of #Birdtober down. So many colors! Which one of my drawings is your favorite so far?

#BirdArt #SciArt #AnimalArt #ArtYear #dailyartchallenge

8 of my Birdtober 2025 marker drawings laid out on a black surface

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 2d

#Birdtober Day 8: Diamond Firetail

Nice to do something simpler. I saw 2 species of firetails during my Australia trip, but not these. I wanted to emphasize the bright red rump feathers!

#Birdtober2025 is hosted by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtYear #Copic #FineArt #AnimalArt

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 3d

#Birdtober Day 7: Common Loon

The photo doesn't capture it fully, but I'm proud of how I did the iridescence on the head. Since I painted a loon this past January, it's kind of fun to compare and contrast the two media.

Prompts by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtYear #FineArt #AnimalArt

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Marker drawing of a Common Loon rearing and flapping its wings

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 3d

This is the loon I painted with watercolor this past January! I did all the dots by negative painting with no masking fluid. I used gel pen for the Birdtober loon to make my life easier since it's a daily challenge😅 2/2

Detailed watercolor painting of a common loon with a baby on its back, floating on water with red and green lilypads. The adult loon is seen from the side, with its head facing the fluffy brown baby.

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 3d

#Birdtober Day 7: Common Loon

The photo doesn't capture it fully, but I'm proud of how I did the iridescence on the head. Since I painted a loon this past January, it's kind of fun to compare and contrast the two media.

Prompts by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #ArtYear #FineArt #AnimalArt

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 4d

#Birdtober Day 6: Pink-necked Green Pigeon

The prompt was just "Green Pigeon" so I picked my favorite one. He looks like an ice cream 🍦 They also have a very neat bicolored iris!

#Birdtober2025 is hosted by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #Copic #dailyartchallenge #ArtYear #FineArt #AnimalArt

Marker drawing of a Pink-necked Green Pigeon, shown with 3 Copic markers next to the drawing

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Charzea @charzea.bsky.social · 4d

#birdart #watercolorart #birds #art #sciart

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Maudeux.creations 🎨🐦 @maudeuxcreations.bsky.social · 4d

For this #Birdtober prompt, I ran into a little scientific dilemma 🤯…
There are so many green pigeons 🕊️! Which one to pick? I chose the one that worked best for a colorful wash 🎨🌈.
But I liked my wash so much I barely added any black 😅 —
🐡 #bird #Birdtober2025 #Inktober #Inktober2025 #BirdArt

Watercolor and black ink on paper to create a Green Pigeon and its colorfull feathers !

Wash version of the painting only with color and no black yet

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

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Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 4d

Thank you!

Annie Shao Art @annieshaoart.bsky.social · 4d

#Birdtober Day 6: Pink-necked Green Pigeon

The prompt was just "Green Pigeon" so I picked my favorite one. He looks like an ice cream 🍦 They also have a very neat bicolored iris!

#Birdtober2025 is hosted by Andrea Holmes

#BirdArt #SciArt #Copic #dailyartchallenge #ArtYear #FineArt #AnimalArt

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BIRRRRRRRRB @birrrrrrrrb.bsky.social · 5d

day 5/31 — javan green magpie

[ #art #digitalart #birdart #artchallenge #birdtober2025 ]

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