Blue Bellied Roller

These are such beautiful birds. 

The deep blue feathers were a bit of a pain to paint, still need loads of practice. Also my laptops resolution went funny and has never been the same since, so it was a challenge to try and paint something accurately without it looking distorted or squashed on other peoples computers/devices. 

Also unfortunately I think it is a bit distorted ~sigh ohwell. 

Entire bird and branch painted on one layer


I haven't been on Deviantart for a few days, but i've still been arting so I have some more to post later
just lazy



An amazing reference photo by deseonocturno on Deviantart - as soon as I saw this photo I just had to draw one of these birds.
Blue-bellied Roller