Description: This is my acrylic painting of a happy brown booby bird on a rocky ledge near the water. Its open break and detailed feathers show realism. I was very inspired to do this painting from seeing a brown booby in Kansas City Missouri that was over 1,000 miles from their normal territory of the Caribbean tropical oceans. Lee, my brother and I found this bird then he took an excellent resource photo for this painting.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a cartoon cardinal saying “VOTE for the Birds!” Voting for the birds involves taking action to protect them through political, environmental and personal choices. Support candidates and legislation that prioritize habitat restoration, reduce pesticide use and make buildings safer for birds. This bird painting is included in the bird playing card game called “Chirp Up”.
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Description: This is my acrylic painting cartoon of a singing cardinal with an animated expression. Cardinals produce loud, clear whistled phrases like “cheer, cheer, cheer” or “birdie, birdie, birdie.” Cardinals are one of my favorite types of songbirds.
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Description: This is my acrylic painting of a barred owl perched in a tree. The owls’ feathers and surroundings are intricately textured. They are informally known as a hoot owl or eight hooters owl. It has deep brown eyes, unlike most owls with yellow eyes. It is a powerful vocalist, with spectacular and loud calls. A common way to remember their call is “Who cooks for you, who cooks for you all.” I was inspired to paint this owl from the time my brother and I were looking for bald eagles at Lake Jacomo in Missouri. We were driving slow around the lake on a foggy and dark winter afternoon. All of a sudden right next to the truck was a beautiful barred owl perched in a tree. We could almost reach out and touch it! It stayed there for a long time
Description: This is my acrylic painting on gray paper of a majestic rare white bald eagle perched in some trees. The dark, intricate tree background contrasts with the eagle’s white feathers. My brother, Lee and I found and he photographed this extremely rare white bald eagle in southwest Missouri. The bird was either leucistic or hypomelanistic with the white feathers. It was difficult to verify which type based on the great distance it was from us. Bald eagles with such conditions are estimated to occur in roughly 1 in 30,000 birds, making it a once in a lifetime sighting! I was very inspired upon seeing this bird in person so I had to paint it.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a pheasant at sunset in North Dakota. In my eyes, pheasants are the most inspiring game bird. I thoroughly enjoy watching pheasants in the wild. Seeing a pheasant striking rich colors against a wheat field motivates me to paint them. In addition, I love painting sunsets and sunrises. For this acrylic painting I combined the sunset as the background, with the pheasant poised ready for flight across the field into the darkness. A pheasant stands amidst tall grass during a vibrant sunset. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a pheasant at sunset in Kansas. In my eyes, pheasants are the most inspiring game bird. I thoroughly enjoy watching pheasants in the wild. Seeing a pheasant striking rich colors against a wheat field motivates me to paint them. In addition, I love painting sunsets and sunrises. For this acrylic painting I combined the sunset as the background, with the pheasant poised ready for flight across the field into the darkness. A pheasant stands amidst tall grass during a vibrant sunset. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a pheasant at sunset in Iowa. In my eyes, pheasants are the most inspiring game bird. I thoroughly enjoy watching pheasants in the wild. Seeing a pheasant striking rich colors against a wheat field motivates me to paint them. In addition, I love painting sunsets and sunrises. For this acrylic painting I combined the sunset as the background, with the pheasant poised ready for flight across the field into the darkness. A pheasant stands amidst tall grass during a vibrant sunset. The sky is filled with dramatic clouds, casting a warm glow over the landscape.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of seven turkeys sitting on a ridge at sundown in the woods in Missouri. It includes two large gobblers with some hens. I painted the red wattle on the gobblers with extra thick paint to give it a thicker texture appearance. A flock of turkeys wanders through a grassy landscape at dusk, with a vibrant orange sky in the background. Bare trees and tall grasses suggest late autumn in a serene, wooded area.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a bobwhite quail that is flushed to flying across the field in Texas. I am inspired to paint these quail that were seen and heard at my Grandparents farm. A bobwhite quail with its wings spread wide is depicted in mid-flight above tall grasses under a partly cloudy sky. Earthy tones of brown and gold dominate the scene, giving a sense of natural tranquility.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a bobwhite quail that is flushed to flying across the field in Georgia. Georgia is the Quail Capital of the World. I am inspired to paint these quail that were seen and heard at my Grandparents farm. A bobwhite quail with its wings spread wide is depicted in mid-flight above tall grasses under a partly cloudy sky. Earthy tones of brown and gold dominate the scene, giving a sense of natural tranquility.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a serene image of a common loon with a baby loon riding on its back as it gracefully swimming across a shimmering green lake. Land of 10,000 Lakes is a nickname for the state of Minnesota, which officially has 11,842 lakes of 10 acres or more. The loon is the state bird of Minnesota.
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Description: This is my acrylic painting of two flamingos in love in a tranquil water setting, surrounded by lush greenery. Their pink feathers contrast beautifully with the water. These beautiful birds are wading in a tropical lagoon. The heart shape between them symbolizes love, commitment and lasting partnership. They get their pink color from their diet of algae and crustaceans, which are rich in carotenoids. These birds are social and live in large groups called “flamboyances”. Flamingos are the national bird of the Bahamas.
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Description: This is my acrylic painting of a vibrant purple-crested turaco of the gallirex bird family. The background is a lush blend of green hues, enhancing the bird’s vivid colors. They inhabit the tropical forests and woodlands of southern Africa. They have a purple crest above a green head, a red ring around their eyes, and black bill. They eat mainly fruit.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a varied bunting with striking plumage in the dense shrubbery. The simplicity of the scene emphasizes the vivid colors of the bird. They inhabit deserts and prefer thorny brush thickets, forests and scrubby woodlands. They are part of the cardinal family and are found from southwestern US to Mexico.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a nice pair of sultan tit birds in the forest. Their distinctive crests and feathers stand out against the wooded background. They inhabit lowland forests in Southeast Asia, Southwestern China and northern Vietnam in the east. The male is brighter colored with the female similar but with a greenish-brown throat. They have a bright yellow crest and underparts, dark upperparts and a loud, melodic call. This is the largest species of tit. The sultan part of its name is for its regal appearance and yellow crest. The bright yellow crest may be raised for courtship, show alertness or alarm when frightened. Tit is a general term for smaller birds.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a California condor stands perched on a rocky cliff, gazing into the vibrant sunset. Mountains rise in the distance. It became nearly extinct in the wild in 1987 when all remaining wild individuals were captured, but has been reintroduced in Az, Ut and CA. They are the largest North America land bird. Its 9.8 ft wingspan is the widest of any North America bird. They are a highly social scavenger and have one of the longest live spans of birds at 60 years. It has been a popular subject of mythology and is an important symbol to Native Americans. This bird painting is included in the bird playing card game called “Chirp Up”.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a pacific wren singing a song. The warm, earthy tones give a scene a calming, natural feel. This tiny bird is found along the Pacific coast from Alaska to California and inland as far as Wyoming and the Black Hills. The male builds a small number of nests but never lined until the female chooses one to use. They are powerful singers known for their loud, complex songs, which are used by males to defend territory and attract multiple mates.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of an acorn woodpecker with red crest is in the process of storing acorns in a tree for winter. They store acorns in small holes drilled especially for this purpose in “granaries” or “storage trees”. The granaries can consist of thousands of holes, each of which may be filled by an acorn in the autumn. They also eat insects, sap and fruit. They have a call that sounds almost like they are laughing. This bird painting is included in the bird playing card game called “Chirp Up”.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a vibrant male olive warbler with a striking orangish head and breast with black facial mask in a pine forest. This bird is not a true warbler and lacks olive-colored plumage, the name was chosen to reflect its habitat in olive groves. Their habitat includes mountainous, open coniferous forests, particularly pine woodlands at high elevations. Their range is primarily Mexico and Central America, with breeding range into southern Arizona and New Mexico.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a northern waterthrush that stands gracefully among the grass in a wooded swamp. The subtle tones and delicate details create a serene atmosphere. It has a habit of bobbing its rear end. This bird is a large New World warbler and not a thrush despite the name. They inhabit wooded areas near water, such as swamps, bogs and streams for breeding. They are in various habitats during migration and on their wintering grounds. This bird painting is included in the bird playing card game called “Chirp Up”.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a tree swallow perched on a tree limb, looking over a marsh. The background features a soft, cloudy sky in various shades of blue. This fast-flying migratory bird has a deep-blue iridescent back and clean white front. They are seen in summer fields and wetlands across North America. They nest in tree cavities.
Description: This is my detailed acrylic painting of a Eurasian sparrow in the shaded bushes. The bird’s feathers showcase a mix of warm browns and creams. It is also called a tree sparrow and Eurasian tree sparrow. Unlike its similar looking relative the house sparrow, it is not a bird of cities, instead using farms and lightly wooded residential areas. It is wide spread in Europe and Asia.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a golden plover with vibrant plumage stands against the swaying grass of the tundra. The soft colors create a harmonious background that highlights the bird’s striking appearance. They are also found in coastal areas. They have a unique “broken wing” display to distract predators. They nest on dry open ground. Their breeding habit is the arctic tundra in northern Canada and Alaska. They winter in South America covering up to 20,000 miles annually in their migrations. This bird painting is included in the bird playing card game called “Chirp Up”.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a colorful red-crowned parrot in a tropical forest. Its vivid plumage contrasts beautifully against the dense, leafy background. It is also known as the red-crowned amazon and is an endangered amazon parrot native to northeastern Mexico and southern Texas. It has a red forehead and crown with a blue streak behind the eyes. This bird is threatened by illegal export of trapped birds for the pet trade and destruction of their natural habitat. They are highly social.
Description: This is my acrylic painting on gray paper of a pair of red-footed boobies doing a mating dance. The soft hues and distinct line work create a whimsical feel. They are found in the tropics, coastal regions and on isolated islands. They perform elaborate greeting rituals. Their mating dance involves intricate and ritualized courtship behaviors including the lifting of the bright red feet.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a great grey owl in a forest with its sharp gaze fixed forward. It is the world’s largest species of owl by length. They also have the largest facial disc of any raptor. It has large piercing yellow eyes. It lives in the forests across North America. It is the provincial bird of Manitoba, Canada.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a vibrant pygmy nuthatch climbing a textured tree trunk. The background features soft, cloudy skies. This tiny songbird is native to western North America. They have a short square tail and straight sharp bill. They move quickly and nimbly on the tree and branches of trees using a unique foot structure that allows it to travel in any direction.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a vibrant ringed kingfisher perches against a soft sky overlooking the lake. Its detailed feathers contrast with the gentle cloud pattern. This noisy bird can be found in Southeastern Texas at the Rio Grande through Central America and to Tierra del Fuego in South America. They have a white collar and straight bills that are longer than their heads. They are known for their “tomail serrations” that act like teeth to grip slippery fish.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a vibrant Costa’s hummingbird in the desert flowers. Its wings are spread wide showcasing the iridescent green and purple feathers. I used pearlescent paint to add highlights to the shiny iridescent parts of the feathers. Bright purple feathers drape the throat of the male, like an overgrown mustache. These birds favor areas with abundant flowers in the desert washes, dry chaparral, scrub and arid brushy foothills. This bird painting is included in the bird playing card game called “Chirp Up”.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a grey heron standing elegantly at the water’s edge in the reeds at the lake. The serene setting features blue ripples on the water and gentle grass tufts. These birds are found in the temperate regions of Europe, Asia and parts of Africa. They breed in colonies and usually build their nests high in trees. They have been featured on coats of arms, stamps and in historical archives.
Description: This is my acrylic painting of a majestic gyrfalcon with detailed plumage that is perched on a wooden post watching over the arctic tundra for prey. The background features a serene landscape with shades of blue. They have exceptionally keen eyesight to find prey like ptarmigan and arctic hares with powerful dives or blows from their talons. Gyrfalcons are the world’s largest falcons. They are highly valued as a hunting companion. They symbolize power, royalty and freedom in Iceland sagas and mythology. It is the national bird of Iceland.
About Matt Starr Fine Art
