Kingfisher Bird

Saw one of my students painting a kingfisher today so I thought I would give it a try as well (except hers was acrylic and mine gouache). I also challenged myself to finish this painting under an hour but it ended up took me an hour and half. I find that I make better paintings when I'm under the pressure of time/ deadline because it forces me to make more accurate observation and quicker decisions. (It also gives the illusion of high productivity. :P)