Spruce-Wood Warbler

I saw the photo reference for this Magnolia Warbler on the cover of the Cornell Lab of Ornithology Quarterly when it came in the mail and knew I had to paint it.  Done in the perfect sketch book.  What a joy it was to use, it stood up to the loose and juicy background washes.  And best of all, I painted this without any pen and ink to help with adding details or to hid deficiencies in my watercolor skill.  I love the contrast of the dark green background with the yellowish-orange of its feathers.

                               Watercolors 6.9 x 9.8 on 110 lbs paper (PS)