Brendan Blanchard Wildlife Artist | Public figure
Brendan Blanchard Wildlife Artist
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24.01.2022 King Parrot - The Locals #4 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Panel (450mm x 300mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #parrot
24.01.2022 A brush is just a brush isn't it? Well.... Flat, filbert, round, rigger, fan, mop - just some of the types of brushes Sable, camel, hog, squirrel, ox, goat, wolf, badger, synthetic - just some of the things they are made of.... Short handle? Long handle? Size? Maybe a brush isn't just a brush after all.
23.01.2022 The Dindi Store has launched and some of my artwork is on it! This is a terrific initiative by the Murrindindi Shire Council who will fund and maintain the website. The store aims to help support local businesses through the economic recovery phase of the COVID-19 pandemic and provides an e-commerce platform for local businesses. It will showcase local products, accomodation, experiences, etc. So what are you waiting for? Get a slice what Murrindindi has to offer by visiting the Dindi Store. #bbwildart #murrindindishirecouncil #buylocal #thedindistore
23.01.2022 Black-faced Cuckoo Shrike - The Locals #9 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Canvas (400mm x 300mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #cuckooshrike
22.01.2022 SPECIAL OFFER! Sign up to my email list before September 1st and get FREE access to this course. [In Facebook go to "More" then select "Email Signup" from the dropdown list.] I've put together an introductory drawing course that I plan to release on September 1st. It is designed for absolute beginners - people who think that they cannot draw. Does that sound like you?... This course will give you two things. 1. Confidence 2. Basic drawing skills I absolutely believe than anyone (yes, that includes you) can draw. So enrol NOW as this free offer expires on September 1st.
22.01.2022 I’m not sure what sort of skink this is but he (or indeed she) is beautifully patterned and another reminder of the small, beautiful things that we share planet Earth with. We should never take for granted the wonders around us! This painting was based around a reference photo that I took in Jervis Bay, NSW about 10 years ago. #bbwildart #artrage5 #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #skink #lizard
22.01.2022 Red-browed Finch - The Locals #3 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Canvas (300mm x 400mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #finch
20.01.2022 Eastern Rosella - The Locals #5 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Canvas (300mm x 400mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #parrot #rosella
19.01.2022 Kookaburra ~ Work in Progress. Middle stages of this painting so still feeling my way a bit. I'm not sure about the background. I think it might change significantly as I work on the painting. I don't usually overplan backgrounds ~ I go with what "feels right" for a particular painting. This isn't "feeling right" for me right now. Time to put it out of sight and look at it with fresh eyes. #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #bbwildart #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #kookaburra
19.01.2022 Crested Pigeon - The Locals #7 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Panel (450mm x 300mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #pigeon
18.01.2022 When is a painting finished? I find this to be one of the most difficult questions to answer. I do know that it is usually finished long before I think it is. It's so easy to ruin a painting by adding extra stuff that doesn't need to be there. When I'm not sure if a painting is finished or not I usually put it out of sight for at least a week. With a fresh eye I can then see if it needs anything else. Very often the answer is no. How do you decide if something (be it a painting or something else) is "finished"?
17.01.2022 This is a large painting that I did for the local art show (which was cancelled due to COVID-19). It captures a quiet moment between two mates. #bbwildart #atelierinteractive #chroma_inc #clydesdale #horse
16.01.2022 Did you know that this delightful drawing can be yours FREE? Just sign up to my email list and I'll send you a digital file that you can print and frame. It's designed to be printed at 120mm x 170mm or 5" x 7". I'll send some instructions with the download. Just think how great this would look on your wall.
16.01.2022 The early stages of a pastel painting of a gibbon. I don't know about you but I find it interesting to see shots of work as it progresses. There is a point in every painting that I do where I hate it and am convinced that it is never going to work. It seems that this is quite normal thinking on the part of artists (we're a strange lot). I've now learned to worry if I don't get to the "I hate it stage".
15.01.2022 I love this one! I started it a couple of years ago and with one thing or another it kept getting put on the backburner. The idea came from a Canon workshop that I did at Werribee Open Range Zoo. I got to play with some very expensive Canon goodies which was fun. I took some photos of this giraffe with burst mode. When I checked the results this cheeky guy seemed to have known he was the centre of attention. #bbwildart #giraffe #chroma_inc #wildlifeart #atelierinteractive
15.01.2022 I usually work on more that one painting at a time....but 10 simultaneously was a bit much! I also started four other paintings while working on these! I will show you the full paintings over the next few months. They are all birds that are local to the area. All of them are available for sale so if you see anything you are interested in then message me. #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #birds
13.01.2022 Don't forget - today is the last day to sign up to my email list and get access to the subscribers only 20% off sale. From May 1st to 8th you'll get 20% off all cards and art prints on my website. You will also get a free (downloadable) art print of a Zebra foal. Press the "email signup" button to the left. #bbwildart #sale #wildlifeart
13.01.2022 Eastern Spinebill - The Locals #2 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Panel (300mm x 450mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #spinebill
12.01.2022 PLACES STILL AVAILABLE (18/9/20) The drawing course for people who think they can't draw. Today I'm officially launching "You CAN Draw!" at the special price of only $10 for the first 100 enrolments (that's 50% off).... I absolutely believe that anyone (yes, that includes you) can draw. Gain confidence and basic skills today. Go to my website to enrol. https://brendanblanchardwildlifeartist.com.au//you-can-dr/ #bbwildart #draw #drawing #drawingcourses #youcandraw
11.01.2022 OK so you didn't quite get around to signing up to my email list and you missed the exclusive 20% off sale (not to mention the free Zebra print). But all is not lost. Until the end of May all cards and prints are on sale at 10% off. #bbwildart #sale #wildlifeart
11.01.2022 HURRY! You've only got 1 more day to get FREE access to my introductory drawing course "You CAN Draw! [In Facebook go to "More" then select "Email Signup" from the dropdown list.]
11.01.2022 Would you like to get this lovely drawing of a Zebra foal? Just sign up to my email list and it's yours free. Just think how great it would look on your wall.
10.01.2022 Kookaburra - The Locals #8 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Panel (450mm x 300mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #kookaburra
10.01.2022 One of the most stunning of the big cats, the Snow Leopard is designed for living in cold conditions. It has a soft coat which consists of a dense undercoat that provides excellent insulation and a thick outercoat of hairs about 50mm long. Their large padded paws serve as snowshoes and they even use that magnificent tail to wrap around themselves like a blanket. #bbwildart #artrage5 #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #leopard #snowleopard
09.01.2022 This is great advice for life in general. How often do we tell ourselves that we "can't do" this or that. We can believe our inner commentary 100%, not even try, and it will be 100% right. Or we can take action, put it to the test and prove it wrong. That's the philosophy behind my drawing course - You CAN Draw!
07.01.2022 Wedge-tailed Eagle - The Locals #1 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Panel (600mm x 450mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #eagle
07.01.2022 I did a brief interview with Dindi Live last week. It's part of a local initiative to raise the profiles of local artists, musicians, etc. I'm on about the last 3-4 minutes so you can skip to that if you want. I'm not sure what they did with the sound as it is not in sync at all! It's rather like on of those old dubbed Samurai films
07.01.2022 I would really appreciate your help. I'd love to get some feedback from you about how you relate to my art. It would be great if you could complete this short survey that will help me to better serve you. All responses are optional, confidential and anonymous so speak freely! If you are subscribed to my newsletter you will get an email with a link to a survey. Otherwise you can link to the survey here: https://us14.list-manage.com/survey
07.01.2022 A brand new palette. For ages I've used a ceramic tile for my palette and apart from it being a bit heavy it worked well. I finally found a more compact wooden palette that I wanted to try. I had to prep it for use which took a little while. Next acrylic painting that I do I'll see how it works in practice. I don't think it will look this pristine for long.
07.01.2022 Did you know? Orangutans can reach up to 50 years of age in the wild. They are slow breeders giving birth only once every 6-10 years. Babies are very dependent on their mothers and will remain with them for the first 7-11 years of their life as they learn the essentials of being an Orangutan. #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #orangutan
06.01.2022 It's sale time! From May 1st to 8th I'm having a 20% off sale on all cards and art prints on my website. The only catch is that it is exclusive to my email subscribers. After the 8th I'll be continuing the sale until the end of May but it will only be 10% off. So sign up for my email list before 30 April and get ready to use your 20% discount. If you are already a subscriber you will receive your discount coupon via email. If you are not a subscriber then hit the "email signup" button to the left and sign up now. But hurry - you only have until April 30. As an added bonus for subscribing you'll get a free (downloadable) art print of an adorable Zebra foal. So what are you waiting for? #bbwildart #sale #wildlifeart
06.01.2022 Tomorrow is the last day for the 10% off sale on all cards and art prints on my website. If you don't want to miss future sales and want access to special subscriber deals in the future then please sign up to my email list (use the "email signup" button to the left) #bbwildart #sale #wildlifeart
05.01.2022 Willie Wagtail - The Locals #6 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Panel (450mm x 300mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #williewagtail
05.01.2022 I was struck by the intense colour of this leaf and wanted to make it the centrepiece of a painting. #bbwildart #autumn #leaf
05.01.2022 "Oh what an adorable mouse", I hear you say. Well I’m happy with the adorable part but I am NOT a mouse, I’m a marsupial. To be specific I’m an Antechinus. I’m here to tell you that, up until the end of December you can get 10% off any card or print purchases on Brendan’s website. All you need to do is enter the code ANTECHINUS when you checkout and the discount will be automatically applied. So head over there now and I’ll try to forget about the whole mouse thing.
04.01.2022 This is one of the many reasons I love animals ~ they make me laugh. Couldn't help but share this post from Taronga Zoo. I hope it brings a smile to your face too. #meerkat #bbwildart
03.01.2022 Perhaps he is contemplating his future. Sadly Orangutans are critically endangered. What is their biggest threat? Humans! Tree clearing and habitat loss as forests are converted to palm oil and timber plantations. They have a very slow breeding rate which makes them especially vulnerable. #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #orangutan
02.01.2022 What an intense stare she has. Zillie is a Southern Cassowary. Did you know that there are actually 3 species of Cassowary? The Southern, the Northern and the Dwarf. The Southern is the only one found in Australia. In a nice change from the norm with birds, the female is larger and more brightly coloured that the male. I captured the reference shot for this painting from a visit to the Melbourne Zoo. #bbwildart #artrage5 #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #cassowary
01.01.2022 One of my favourite things about painting is how much can be suggested to the viewer rather than explicitly stated. A few well placed strokes of paint provide the eye and brain with enough information to "fill in the details" as it were. It's really all a wonderful illusion. My favourite artists paint in a realistic style but they suggest detail rather than paint detail. It is far, far more difficult to do than you would think. I aspire to be that sort of artist. If you want to know what I mean then check out the work of Jennifer Gennari or Alex Movchun
01.01.2022 Silvereye - The Locals #10 Atelier Interactive Acrylic on Canvas (500mm x 400mm) #bbwildart #wildlifeart #wildlifeartist #chroma_inc #atelierinteractive #silvereye
