The Barn Swallow

By Sandhya Manne

The Barn Swallow

"The Barn Swallow", Oils on Board, 6X6 inches, ©sandhyamanne

The Barn Swallow (Hirundo rustica) is the most widespread species of swallow in the world. It is a distinctive passerine bird with blue upperparts, a long, deeply forked tail and curved, pointed wings. It is found in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas.

I enjoyed painting the blues, it has such light touch of violet that makes the blues look so rich... I enjoy working with the oils just for that!! The colours and the paints make the subjects come alive...

Lady Gouldians
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Lady Gouldians

By Sandhya Manne

"Lady Gouldians" , 6X6 inches, Oils on Ply, ©sandhyamanne.com These small, brightly colored birds have green backs, yellow bellies, and purple breasts, with a light blue uppertail and a cream undertail. Sometimes called lady gouldians,...
Zentangle with tangle Jonqal
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Zentangle with tangle Jonqal

By Sandhya Manne

Zentangle on a Tan Round Tile Zentangle on a Tan Square Tile     It was a play on Tan tiles with the tangle Jonqal for this week's weekly inspiration on the FB group Zentangle...