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Sunday, 1 May 2011

Rainbow Bee-eaters


Looking back through last year's journal I came across a sketch and some photos of the Rainbow Bee-eater -Merops ornatus- from the Boondall Wetlands, last October. They are migrating birds that come here to breed for the summer. Probably they are now gone back north. Amazing colours and shapes, it was a pleasure to capture their beauty with watercolors.. 

11 comments:

  1. Studio at the Farm1 May 2011 at 16:17

    So beautiful and delicate, Matteo.

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  2. ql1 May 2011 at 18:33

    Wonderful, I wish I were at least half as talented!

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  3. The Art of Phil Davis3 May 2011 at 22:02

    Matteo your work is wonderful, you are truly an amazing artist.

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  4. Matteo Grilli4 May 2011 at 09:07

    Thank you very much everuone!

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  5. Fran A.H. Alvarado10 May 2011 at 07:11

    Splendid composition, Matteo, especially the second picture.
    Fantastic drawings.
    Regards

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  6. Violeta20 May 2011 at 11:21

    i love it!!!

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  7. Maree Clarkson20 May 2011 at 12:45

    This is so great Matteo! Just love your wonderful bird sketches, stunning!

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  8. Anonymous26 August 2011 at 15:56

    I really felt I was seeing these beautiful birds - and I love the way each continent seems to have its own colours. (And could I be really cheeky and ask you what typeface you use in your blog, when you have a moment). Thanks.

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  9. Matteo Grilli26 August 2011 at 17:08

    Thanks for the comment Ann, the typeface I use is called Reenie Beanie, I chose it because it's the one that looks more similar to my hand writing..

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  10. Krista/Ruca26 August 2011 at 22:58

    Splendid!

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  11. Kate (Cathy Johnson)27 August 2011 at 00:07

    Matteo, your colors just delight me. Beautifully observed...

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