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This painting was a finalist in the Brisbane Portrait Prize. In this self-portrait, I wanted to capture what it is like living with two vivacious parrots, particularly at bath time. Schiele, my female parrot, will demand I run both the shower and the sink so she can alternate between the two, drying herself on my hair and the hand-towel in between. Meanwhile Vonnegut the male, will patiently wait until it is his turn. Keeping the birds out of the bathroom while I painted this from life was challenging. There’s varied shadow directions as I painted at different times of the day to accomodate my birds’ self-imposed schedule. 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So of course, Chewy is named after Chewbacca. Caiques are small-sized but high-energy. Because of this, they need a large play space (many people buy birds thinking that they don’t require much room). Chewwy is free flight trained so he has the best play space possible - the sky! 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014315210-PUE8D8XLUPCCNFSIGMLK/Anne_Smerdon_Nemo+%28nestling+female+Galah+x+Major+Mitchell+Cockatoo%2C+Eolophus+roseicapilla+x+Lophochroa+leadbeateri%29.jpg Captive Companions - Nemo (nestling female Galah x Major Mitchell, Eolophus roseicapilla x Lophochroa leadbeateri) Nemo (nestling female Galah x Major Mitchell, Eolophus roseicapilla x Lophochroa leadbeateri) If you’ve ever had the chance to observe baby parrots you’ll understand how incredibly adorable this girl was to photograph. She was so unsteady on her feet she slid off the pumpkin. She patiently waited for us to put her back and then she slide off all over again. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013509474-SAX109YWNOHO7ZVROKC2/Anne_Smerdon_kirby++%28juvenile+male+Eastern+Galah%2C+Eolophus+roseicapilla%29.jpg Captive Companions - Kirby (juvenile male Eastern Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla) Kirby (juvenile male Eastern Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla) Kirby posed like a professional model. Calm and poised, he hopped onto the pumpkin as if he knew what he had to do. Within seconds he had given me a portfolio of perfect shots - looking left, looking right, crest up, crest down, standing tall, wings out. 30x21cm oil on board, 2020 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014893310-81NZCT3U63HNVS70BFZ1/Anne_Smerdon_Ranger+%28adult+male+Galah%2C+Eolophus+roseicapilla%29.JPG Captive Companions - Ranger (adult male Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla) Ranger (adult male Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla) Ranger, the 57 year old galah was an absolute gentleman. He would make kissing noises and then push his cheek up against mine, snuggling in. He would raise his crest on command and sit anywhere we requested. Yet Ranger wasn’t always so sweet. When his former owner passed away, he became so vicious that no one could handle him (until he met his current owner Jess). Its a good reminder that parrots are long-term pets and different species can live 30-90 years. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013519809-7TQP6PAR1VHOIHP38EEQ/Anne_Smerdon_Kyran+%28adult+male+Major+Mitchell+Cockatoo%2C+Lophochroa+leadbeateri%29.jpg Captive Companions - Kyran (adult male Major Mitchell cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri) Kyran (adult male Major Mitchell cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri) Before we met Kyran, his owner warned us that he was sensitive and might fly off if he felt unsure of the surroundings. Sure enough, he refused to go anywhere near the strawberries, even after an hour! Eventually, when his best friend Squirt the Rainbow lorikeet was brought into the room, Kyran’s confidence was bolstered. Together, they bobbed around and chatted away in indecipherable babble, as if they had their own inside joke and only they knew what was so funny. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580011023298-MUJ6GDNLG9QLSB2EE7QK/Anne_Smerdon_Aslan+%28adult+male+Alexandrine+Parrot%2C+Psittacula+eupatria%29.jpg Captive Companions - Aslan (adult male Alexandrine, Psittacula eupatria) Aslan (adult male Alexandrine, Psittacula eupatria) Alexandrines are native to Indian and Sri Lanka. It is believed they have been kept as pets as far back as the time of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). It is possible that Alexandrines were the first parrots to reach Europe. Today, wild populations of Alexandrines are established in many parts of Europe and the Middle East. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014338807-XM1FHPYG3TP4NLOKI9G8/Anne_Smerdon_Solo+%28subadult+male+Hahns+Macaw%2C+Diopsittaca+nobilis%29.jpg Captive Companions - Solo (Juvenile male Hahns Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis) Solo (Juvenile male Hahns Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis) Solo the Hahns Macaw is named after Star Wars character Han Solo. However that is where the comparison ends. Solo is a shy and reserved little bird. On the day we met him, he sat quietly and nibbled on the grapes, content to just do his own thing and not get involved in all of the excitement that surrounded him. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013064634-SLHR3BTS4JCONUGK5EE3/Anne_Smerdon_Figaro+%28adult+male+Hahns+Macaw%2C+Diopsittaca+nobilis%29.jpg Captive Companions - Figaro (adult male Hahns Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis) Figaro (adult male Hahns Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis) Figaro is a rescue bird. His plucked chest is an indicator of the stress, boredom or hormonal issues he faced in his previous home. It is likely that he had his wings clipped from a young age as at the time I painted this, he didn’t know how to fly. He was a scared, nervous bird who chose to stay in his open cage where he felt safe. Today, Figaro has made remarkable progress. He has stopped feather plucking and his feathers have grown back. He has learnt to fly (which he thoroughly enjoys) and he is now quite a confident, outgoing bird. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 $825AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013668936-B3A351S0Z3PGH5U467C3/Anne_Smerdon_Mowgli+%28sub-adult+male+Yellow-tail+black+cockatoo%2C+Calyptorhynchus+funereus%29.jpg Captive Companions - Mowgli (sub-adult Male Yellow- tail black cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus funereus) Mowgli (sub-adult Male Yellow- tail black cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus funereus) 19.3.17 - 11.6.19 Mowgli was a special needs bird. He was born with a severe metabolic bone disease which affected his ability to fly, his grip and his balance. His carer lovingly took him on, helping him with physiotherapy and including him in outdoor outings with her other free flight birds. You could see the incredible trust he had for his owner in return. She became his wings, his ability to move and live a full life that he otherwise would not have had. 30x22cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014330725-VROMEIX4TMGASWZWCHU3/Anne_Smerdon_Schiele+%28adult+female+Indian+Ringneck+Parrot%2C+Psittacula+krameri+manillensis%29.jpg Captive Companions - Schiele (adult female Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Schiele (adult female Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Schiele is my pet bird, named after artist Egon Schiele. She is the most determined bird I know. She is very clear on what she wants and what she doesn’t want. If something is bigger than her or heavier than her, she has to see if she can push it over. She will fly into the shower every day and screech until I turn the water on. And of course, she insists on having a bath in the basin after her shower too! 30x21cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014322268-83P0C26P3P2F19PGVVI7/Anne_Smerdon_Olaf+%28adult+male+Sulphur-crested+Cockatoo%2C+Cacatua+galerita%29.jpg Captive Companions - Olaf (juvenile male Sulphur- crested Cockatoo, Cacatua galerita) Olaf (juvenile male Sulphur- crested Cockatoo, Cacatua galerita) Olaf was one of the cheekiest personalities. His best friend Forest (a yellow collared macaw) joined him on the table. Olaf slyly would wait until Forest walked past, then deliberately step onto his tail to hold him in place while he feasted on the fruit. He held onto the pear looking up at me as if to say “this is mine now”. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580011031548-19GCJPW637GH6ULPQ3Q8/Anne_Smerdon_Aurora+%26+Forest+%28juvenile+female+Jenday+conure+%28Aratinga+jendaya%29+and+juvenile+male+Nanday+conure+%28Aratinga+nenday%29.jpg Captive Companions - Aurora & Forest (juvenile female Jenday conure (Aratinga jendaya) and juvenile male Nanday conure (Aratinga nenday) Aurora & Forest (juvenile female Jenday conure (Aratinga jendaya) and juvenile male Nanday conure (Aratinga nenday) Birds are flock animals and undesirable behaviours (like feather plucking, separation anxiety, aggression and self-mutilation) often result when birds are kept alone without bird companionship. However, not all bird species or bird personalities mix well together. Lots of research is required before deciding to own a bird. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014347001-EQL931QY2VQF55XDV6DM/Anne_Smerdon_Vonnegut+%28adult+male+Indian+Ringneck+Parrot%2C+Psittacula+krameri+manillensis%29.jpg Captive Companions - Vonnegut (adult male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Vonnegut (adult male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Vonnegut (named after author Kurt Vonnegut) is my 10yr old pet bird. In 2017 he won the title of ‘Australia’s Greatest Pet’ and was animated in the 2019 movie ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’. He has an infectious enthusiasm for life that has seen his social media following quickly grow to 90,000+ followers on Instagram (@facebeak) and 85,000+ follows of Facebook (@facebeaks) 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013083580-1JTRYVJ6KLFJSIWE2IG7/Anne_Smerdon_Griffin+%28subadult+male+Indian+Ringneck%2CPsittacula+krameri+manillensis.jpg Captive Companions - Griffin (subadult male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Griffin (subadult male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) In the wild, Indian Ringneck parrots are naturally green. However, breeders working with Indian Ringnecks have been able to produce a variety of colour mutations, such as shown here with Griffin. These mutations do not become established in the wild so it is a real treat unique to domesticated birds. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 $825AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013527403-T0MT2I5X637ZZD11WHFL/Anne_Smerdon_Maui+1+%28juvenile+male+Catalina+Macaw%2C+Ara+ararauna+%C3%97+Ara+macao%29.JPG Captive Companions - Maui 2 (Juvenile male Catalina Macaw, Ara ararauna x Ara macao) Maui 2 (Juvenile male Catalina Macaw, Ara ararauna x Ara macao) Macaws are the largest parrots in the world. The Catalina Macaws are only found in captivity. They are a macaw hybrid formed by breeding Blue and Gold macaws and Scarlet macaws together. 24x30cm oil on board, 2020 $825AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1574730684709-SQK3XM2C8PQHZ4GZARPV/Anne+Smerdon_Raikou+%28juvenile+Blue-throated+conure%2C+Pyrrhura+cruentata%29.jpeg Captive Companions - Raikou (juvenile male blue- throat conure, Pyrrhura cruentata) Raikou (juvenile male blue- throat conure, Pyrrhura cruentata) This young conure was a little startled by all of the lights, cameras and table settings. What you don’t see in the painting is all of the hands hovering around him, offering him treats and encouraging him to stay put for just a few seconds so I could capture his ruffled plumage. The great thing about working with live birds is that the choice is always theirs. They can stay and participate or fly off and leave. 30x20cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013315940-IRQRKWQ3PNJ20VB6DZPO/Anne_Smerdon_Harley+%28Juvenile+male+Indian+Ringneck%2C+Psittacula+krameri+manillensis%29.jpg Captive Companions - Harley (Juvenile male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Harley (Juvenile male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Harley is a highly trained free flight bird. However, late last year he escaped from his aviary and has not returned. Most likely someone has found him and kept him. He’s friendly and a sought after colour mutation. Sadly, it is common for people to keep birds they find. However many birds like Harley are microchipped and can be scanned at vets so their owners can be notified. There are also numerous ways to reunite a bird with its owner using facebook groups, parrot-owner communities and organisations like the Lost Pet Finder. If you find a pet bird, please actively search for the owner. Many birds have successfully been reunited with their owners, even after many years. 30x21cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013012722-FLIVHUGZDUG6IEIGBVVD/Anne_Smerdon_Dory+%28adult+female+Quaker+Parrot%2C+Myiopsitta+monachus%29.jpg Captive Companions - Dory (Adult female Quaker, Myiopsitta monachus) Dory (Adult female Quaker, Myiopsitta monachus) Dory the Quaker, who I nicknamed “the blue flash” stood on this bowl for a fraction of a second before flying off to join the other 10 or so parrots flying in and around the room. But fortunately that was enough time for me to snap a photo that I could use as a reference for the painting. 21x30cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013478348-HD94I9GINXC143JEI0K8/Anne_Smerdon_Kiah+%28Juvenile+female+Gang+Gang+Cockatoo%2C+Callocephalon+fimbriatum%29.jpg Captive Companions - Kiah (Juvenile female Gang Gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum) Kiah (Juvenile female Gang Gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum) You cannot help but adore baby Gang Gang cockatoos. Kiah made gentle little squeaks and grumbles as she investigated the fruit. She grabbed a strawberry in her claw and from then on, refused to let go of it, holding onto it like a child’s teddy bear or security blanket. 21x30cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1593922256406-EQRY7KVNX6IG3V3NIGNZ/image-asset.jpeg Captive Companions - Maui 1 (Juvenile male Catalina Macaw, Ara ararauna x Ara macao) Maui 1 (Juvenile male Catalina Macaw, Ara ararauna x Ara macao) Macaws are the largest parrots in the world. The Catalina Macaws are only found in captivity. They are a macaw hybrid formed by breeding Blue and Gold macaws and Scarlet macaws together. oil on board, 24x30cm 2020 $825 AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014382017-XFNM3FOGLUEYDCBHGQOQ/SMALL+Anne_Smerdon_Pheonix+and+Meraxes+%28adult+male+Red+Phase+Dusky+Lory+%28Pseudeos+fuscata%29+and+adult+female+Moluccan+Lory+%28Eos+bornea%29.jpg Captive Companions - Pheonix & Meraxes (adult male Red Phase Dusky Lory (Pseudeos fuscata) and adult female Moluccan Lory (Eos bornea) Pheonix & Meraxes (adult male Red Phase Dusky Lory (Pseudeos fuscata) and adult female Moluccan Lory (Eos bornea) It was impossible to get a photo of these two without their beaks open. In between mouthfuls of nectar they were excitedly chattering away to each other in what sounded like a robotic, R2D2 language. 30x40cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014391067-65LQHT80QEUNV8VP1JJL/SMALL+Anne_Smerdon_Ranger+%26+Fish+%28adult+male+Eastern+Galah%2C+Eolophus+roseicapilla+%26+adult+male+Gang+Gang+Cockatoo%2C+Callocephalon+fimbriatum%29.jpg Captive Companions - Ranger & Fish (adult male Eastern Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla & adult male Gang Gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum) Ranger & Fish (adult male Eastern Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla & adult male Gang Gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum) Ranger the 57 year old galah was an absolute gentleman. He would sit anywhere we asked and raise his crest on command. Fish the Gang Gang cockatoo however, wanted absolutely nothing to do with his portrait being taken. 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Finalist in 2022 wollumbin art prize. Billy, an adult male Kestrel, was found by a mechanic, wedged between the radiator of a car. He must have been sometime beforehand and was surviving off the moths and insects caught behind the headlights of the car. He was passed on to a specialist wildlife career and although he had a significant head wound, was extremely low in weight and lost one eye, he has since made a great recovery. Because of the nature of his injury, he is vulnerable to larger birds of prey and cannot be released back into the wild. He will live out his days as a permanent resident in the wildlife carer’s care. During my time with Billy I noted how calm and gentle he was. He had a calm assuredness to him but also a very strong pull to his carer on who he now relies. His long skinny legs looked so giant and peculiar as he walked around the table, inspecting the objects and pecking at my father’s home grown mandarines. Once I was back home, I combined my reference photos of Billy with my observational notes and re-created the still-life scene at home. A fun fact: each day I returned to the studio the onion had changed position, sprouting towards the ceiling more and more each day! I had to weigh it down with plates to keep it in position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1678759244175-5EGNRZ9LE18IRNJG2DZQ/2022-Billy-the-one-eyed-kestrel-II-%28back-view%29-photo-by-me.jpg One Small Change - Billy the One Eyed Kestrel (back view) [SOLD] Billy the One Eyed Kestrel (back view) [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas. Finalist in 2022 wollumbin art prize. Billy, an adult male Kestrel, was found by a mechanic, wedged between the radiator of a car. He must have been sometime beforehand and was surviving off the moths and insects caught behind the headlights of the car. He was passed on to a specialist wildlife career and although he had a significant head wound, was extremely low in weight and lost one eye, he has since made a great recovery. Because of the nature of his injury, he is vulnerable to larger birds of prey and cannot be released back into the wild. He will live out his days as a permanent resident in the wildlife carer’s care. During my time with Billy I noted how calm and gentle he was. He had a calm assuredness to him but also a very strong pull to his carer on who he now relies. His long skinny legs looked so giant and peculiar as he walked around the table, inspecting the objects and pecking at my father’s home grown mandarines. Once I was back home, I combined my reference photos of Billy with my observational notes and re-created the still-life scene at home. A fun fact: each day I returned to the studio the onion had changed position, sprouting towards the ceiling more and more each day! I had to weigh it down with plates to keep it in position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1678759241592-EZNI59C3OHC3JLGS9YPI/2022_preserve-and-protect.jpg One Small Change - Preserve and Protect [SOLD] Preserve and Protect [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas. This painting was my response to the recent NSW mouse plague and the heartache I felt on hearing that second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) were being considered for large-scale agricultural use in NSW. Many Australian studies have found that SGARs lead to secondary poisonings of non-target species such as fish, reptiles and birds-of-prey, like these two kestrels, who ironically play a vital role in rodent control. SGARs are banned in many other countries and are currently banned from large-scale agricultural use in Australia. However they are readily available from most home-improvement stores for domestic use. I have faith that people would use suitable alternatives to SGARs if they knew they harmed native birds. But many are unaware and it seems human nature renders us ignorant of something's value until we become familiar with it. So by painting kestrels in a domestic setting, with ornate vases and home-grown-produce, I hope the viewer starts to see the value and vital importance of our native birds-of-prey. I also hope to educate and discourage others from using SGARs. Billy and Coco, the two kestrels painted were both rescued wild birds receiving care with a wildlife carer. I thought the way Coco hid her precious prey with her wings was a fitting illustration for how we as humans need to value and protect our birds-of-prey with equal enthusiasm. Coco has now been released back into the wild. Billy unfortunately will had lost an eye and will remain in full-time care. I have also included mandarines from my father's garden and our own home-grown oranges that I dehydrated this Winter, to symbolise the need to preserve our native animals. One simple act by us can have huge consequences for others, particularly our animal species, which I believe we have an obligation to nurture and protect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478142330-ZMZ7VTEPOPNL2J6M2PNF/Portia%2C+juvenile+female+peregrine+falcon+%28pounce%29+square.jpg One Small Change - Portia, juvenile female Peregrine Falcon (pounce) [SOLD] Portia, juvenile female Peregrine Falcon (pounce) [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas Portia is an Australian bird of prey. She came into care as a fledgling found in the Brisbane CBD. She has since been released and by all reports is doing very well on her own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680477932775-KSJJA166X6PXM76ZNHX4/image-asset.jpeg One Small Change - Fergus, juvenile brown goshawk (with honeydew) [SOLD] Fergus, juvenile brown goshawk (with honeydew) [SOLD] 55x75cm oil on canvas Fergus the Australian Brown Goshawk was found on the ground as a chick. He had fallen out of the nest during a storm. He sustained neurological damage and is now in permanent care at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat and is being trained as a free flying education bird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478127764-XIOW346RY4E25XCV2OZ4/one+eyed+Billy%2C+adult+male+Kestrel+%28with+parsnip+and+pear%29+square.jpg One Small Change - One-eyed Billy, adult male kestrel (with parsnip and pear) [SOLD] One-eyed Billy, adult male kestrel (with parsnip and pear) [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas Billy the kestrel was found by a mechanic, wedged between the radiator of a car. Though he sustained a significant head wound and lost one eye, he has since made a great recovery in care. Because of the nature of his injury, he is vulnerable to larger birds of prey and cannot be released back into the wild. He is now a permanent resident in a wildlife carer’s home. Because Billy is relatively dependent on humans and used to their presence, he was quite calm with me around. Delightfully, I was able to capture the contented, puffed-up posture that is rarely observed in wild raptors when humans are around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478255937-BY9JHW7A456Z407GESW3/Portia%2C+juvenile+female+peregrine+falcon+%28with+19th+century+kettle%29+square.jpg One Small Change - Portia, juvenile female Peregrine Falcon (with 19th century kettle) [SOLD] Portia, juvenile female Peregrine Falcon (with 19th century kettle) [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas Working with wild birds in care has been a new experience for me. The majority of my work to date has been with captive bred parrots. Raptors (particularly wild raptors) are a completely different experience. I've enjoyed observing the similarities and differences in their body language compared to parrots, particularly in relation to their eyesight, attention spans and use of their feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478309214-M205HZ3HUFV9BGT0O2JX/Rocky%2C+adult+Barn+Owl+%28ballet+first+position%29+square.jpg One Small Change - Rocky, adult Barn Owl (ballet first position) [SOLD] Rocky, adult Barn Owl (ballet first position) [SOLD] Rocky was captive bred as a free flying education bird at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. However, owls in general are one of the most susceptible species to bait poisonings. One Australian study found 97% of deceased owls had anticoagulant rodenticides detected in their livers. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478314976-7DBFQX2O6R5OND0Q76IJ/Rocky%2C+adult+Barn+Owl+%28pounce%29+square.jpg One Small Change - Rocky, adult Barn Owl (pounce) [SOLD] Rocky, adult Barn Owl (pounce) [SOLD] When photographing wild birds in care, I have to be very conscious of not overwhelming them or desensitising them. Ideally, human contact is kept to a minimum so I work quickly, keep my distance and work within a small window of opportunity to correct the lighting or camera settings. The photographs that result are completely at the will of the individual bird. 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Edie, Mulberry and Blueberry (140x105cm oil on canvas) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1712539432285-L373NQEGW15WG5SRQIUA/Anne-Smerdon_2024_Isla_and_Edie_140x105cm.jpg Chook - Isla and Edie (140x105cm oil on canvas) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1712539434081-QS31Y2RH00IRAGORJLVP/Anne-Smerdon_2024_Isla_and_Mulberry_75x55cm.jpg Chook - Isla with Mulberry (75x55cm oil on canvas) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1712539430289-I913EODMHG3GXR0H5BQM/Anne-Smerdon_2024_girl_with_rooster_90x70cm.jpg Chook - Girl with rooster (90x70cm oil on canvas) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1712539435591-OGUUBCS6W14JHLCTLSOI/Anne-Smerdon_2024_Poppy_and_Willow_130x100cm_.jpg Chook - Poppy and Willow (130x100cm oil on canvas) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1712539437204-LI9B8F4S5W6JVEXH4M5S/Anne-Smerdon_2024_young_rooster_75x55cm.jpg Chook - Young rooster (75x55cm oil on canvas) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1712539427403-41LN5T1QKRZ83BHG5JX2/Anne-Smerdon_2024_brown_hen_with_tea_and_peaches_75x55cm.jpg Chook - Brown hen with tea and peaches (75x55cm oil on canvas) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1712539431221-V4T5OZ9YTZ2ES3AYDTV3/Anne-Smerdon_2024_grey_hen_with_dahlias_75x55cm.jpg Chook - Grey hen with dahlias (75x55cm oil on canvas) https://www.annesmerdon.com/colour-blind daily 0.75 2025-02-11 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1738860853547-6QOH7EN458OWVGGC250P/Gang+Dahlia+Gang+%28strong+proton+version%29+2025+Anne+Smerdon-web.jpg Colour Blind - Gang Dahlia Gang (strong proton version) (Copy) Gang Dahlia Gang (strong proton version) 75×55cm oil on canvas. Framed Available from Grainger Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1738860854317-A9UIWBEPWUM1UKPWZQ55/Mitchell+Dhalia+Major+Crimes+%28strong+proton+version%29+2025+Anne+Smerdon-web.jpg Colour Blind - Mitchell Dahlia Major Crimes (strong proton version) (Copy) Mitchell Dahlia Major Crimes (strong proton version) 75×55cm oil on canvas. Framed Available from Grainger Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1738860856073-IAOAMZE3V1WIY8R19080/Gang+Dahlia+Gang+2025+Anne+Smerdon-web.jpg Colour Blind - Gang Dahlia Gang (Copy) Gang Dahlia Gang 75×55cm oil on canvas. Framed Available from Grainger Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1738860857705-W9KC6CB1EZRZH8JARP2S/Mitchell+Dhalia+Major+Crimes+2025+Anne+Smerdon-web.jpg Colour Blind - Mitchell Dahlia Major Crimes (Copy) Mitchell Dahlia Major Crimes 75×55cm oil on canvas. Framed Available from Grainger Gallery https://www.annesmerdon.com/newsletter daily 0.75 2025-04-28 https://www.annesmerdon.com/birds daily 0.75 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580011049401-90P3JOU45NGRE6LN87DE/Anne_Smerdon_Chewwy+%28subadult+male+black-headed+caique%2C+Pionites+melanocephalus%29.jpg BIRDS - Chewwy (subadult male black- headed caique, Pionites melanocephalus) (Copy) Chewwy (subadult male black- headed caique, Pionites melanocephalus) Chewwy is friends with Solo, the Hahns Macaw. So of course, Chewy is named after Chewbacca. Caiques are small-sized but high-energy. Because of this, they need a large play space (many people buy birds thinking that they don’t require much room). Chewwy is free flight trained so he has the best play space possible - the sky! 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014315210-PUE8D8XLUPCCNFSIGMLK/Anne_Smerdon_Nemo+%28nestling+female+Galah+x+Major+Mitchell+Cockatoo%2C+Eolophus+roseicapilla+x+Lophochroa+leadbeateri%29.jpg BIRDS - Nemo (nestling female Galah x Major Mitchell, Eolophus roseicapilla x Lophochroa leadbeateri) (Copy) Nemo (nestling female Galah x Major Mitchell, Eolophus roseicapilla x Lophochroa leadbeateri) If you’ve ever had the chance to observe baby parrots you’ll understand how incredibly adorable this girl was to photograph. She was so unsteady on her feet she slid off the pumpkin. She patiently waited for us to put her back and then she slide off all over again. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013509474-SAX109YWNOHO7ZVROKC2/Anne_Smerdon_kirby++%28juvenile+male+Eastern+Galah%2C+Eolophus+roseicapilla%29.jpg BIRDS - Kirby (juvenile male Eastern Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla) (Copy) Kirby (juvenile male Eastern Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla) Kirby posed like a professional model. Calm and poised, he hopped onto the pumpkin as if he knew what he had to do. Within seconds he had given me a portfolio of perfect shots - looking left, looking right, crest up, crest down, standing tall, wings out. 30x21cm oil on board, 2020 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014893310-81NZCT3U63HNVS70BFZ1/Anne_Smerdon_Ranger+%28adult+male+Galah%2C+Eolophus+roseicapilla%29.JPG BIRDS - Ranger (adult male Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla) (Copy) Ranger (adult male Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla) Ranger, the 57 year old galah was an absolute gentleman. He would make kissing noises and then push his cheek up against mine, snuggling in. He would raise his crest on command and sit anywhere we requested. Yet Ranger wasn’t always so sweet. When his former owner passed away, he became so vicious that no one could handle him (until he met his current owner Jess). Its a good reminder that parrots are long-term pets and different species can live 30-90 years. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013519809-7TQP6PAR1VHOIHP38EEQ/Anne_Smerdon_Kyran+%28adult+male+Major+Mitchell+Cockatoo%2C+Lophochroa+leadbeateri%29.jpg BIRDS - Kyran (adult male Major Mitchell cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri) (Copy) Kyran (adult male Major Mitchell cockatoo, Lophochroa leadbeateri) Before we met Kyran, his owner warned us that he was sensitive and might fly off if he felt unsure of the surroundings. Sure enough, he refused to go anywhere near the strawberries, even after an hour! Eventually, when his best friend Squirt the Rainbow lorikeet was brought into the room, Kyran’s confidence was bolstered. Together, they bobbed around and chatted away in indecipherable babble, as if they had their own inside joke and only they knew what was so funny. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580011023298-MUJ6GDNLG9QLSB2EE7QK/Anne_Smerdon_Aslan+%28adult+male+Alexandrine+Parrot%2C+Psittacula+eupatria%29.jpg BIRDS - Aslan (adult male Alexandrine, Psittacula eupatria) (Copy) Aslan (adult male Alexandrine, Psittacula eupatria) Alexandrines are native to Indian and Sri Lanka. It is believed they have been kept as pets as far back as the time of Alexander the Great (356-323 BC). It is possible that Alexandrines were the first parrots to reach Europe. Today, wild populations of Alexandrines are established in many parts of Europe and the Middle East. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014338807-XM1FHPYG3TP4NLOKI9G8/Anne_Smerdon_Solo+%28subadult+male+Hahns+Macaw%2C+Diopsittaca+nobilis%29.jpg BIRDS - Solo (Juvenile male Hahns Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis) (Copy) Solo (Juvenile male Hahns Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis) Solo the Hahns Macaw is named after Star Wars character Han Solo. However that is where the comparison ends. Solo is a shy and reserved little bird. On the day we met him, he sat quietly and nibbled on the grapes, content to just do his own thing and not get involved in all of the excitement that surrounded him. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013064634-SLHR3BTS4JCONUGK5EE3/Anne_Smerdon_Figaro+%28adult+male+Hahns+Macaw%2C+Diopsittaca+nobilis%29.jpg BIRDS - Figaro (adult male Hahns Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis) (Copy) Figaro (adult male Hahns Macaw, Diopsittaca nobilis) Figaro is a rescue bird. His plucked chest is an indicator of the stress, boredom or hormonal issues he faced in his previous home. It is likely that he had his wings clipped from a young age as at the time I painted this, he didn’t know how to fly. He was a scared, nervous bird who chose to stay in his open cage where he felt safe. Today, Figaro has made remarkable progress. He has stopped feather plucking and his feathers have grown back. He has learnt to fly (which he thoroughly enjoys) and he is now quite a confident, outgoing bird. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 $825AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013668936-B3A351S0Z3PGH5U467C3/Anne_Smerdon_Mowgli+%28sub-adult+male+Yellow-tail+black+cockatoo%2C+Calyptorhynchus+funereus%29.jpg BIRDS - Mowgli (sub-adult Male Yellow- tail black cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus funereus) (Copy) Mowgli (sub-adult Male Yellow- tail black cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus funereus) 19.3.17 - 11.6.19 Mowgli was a special needs bird. He was born with a severe metabolic bone disease which affected his ability to fly, his grip and his balance. His carer lovingly took him on, helping him with physiotherapy and including him in outdoor outings with her other free flight birds. You could see the incredible trust he had for his owner in return. She became his wings, his ability to move and live a full life that he otherwise would not have had. 30x22cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014330725-VROMEIX4TMGASWZWCHU3/Anne_Smerdon_Schiele+%28adult+female+Indian+Ringneck+Parrot%2C+Psittacula+krameri+manillensis%29.jpg BIRDS - Schiele (adult female Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) (Copy) Schiele (adult female Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Schiele is my pet bird, named after artist Egon Schiele. She is the most determined bird I know. She is very clear on what she wants and what she doesn’t want. If something is bigger than her or heavier than her, she has to see if she can push it over. She will fly into the shower every day and screech until I turn the water on. And of course, she insists on having a bath in the basin after her shower too! 30x21cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014322268-83P0C26P3P2F19PGVVI7/Anne_Smerdon_Olaf+%28adult+male+Sulphur-crested+Cockatoo%2C+Cacatua+galerita%29.jpg BIRDS - Olaf (juvenile male Sulphur- crested Cockatoo, Cacatua galerita) (Copy) Olaf (juvenile male Sulphur- crested Cockatoo, Cacatua galerita) Olaf was one of the cheekiest personalities. His best friend Forest (a yellow collared macaw) joined him on the table. Olaf slyly would wait until Forest walked past, then deliberately step onto his tail to hold him in place while he feasted on the fruit. He held onto the pear looking up at me as if to say “this is mine now”. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580011031548-19GCJPW637GH6ULPQ3Q8/Anne_Smerdon_Aurora+%26+Forest+%28juvenile+female+Jenday+conure+%28Aratinga+jendaya%29+and+juvenile+male+Nanday+conure+%28Aratinga+nenday%29.jpg BIRDS - Aurora & Forest (juvenile female Jenday conure (Aratinga jendaya) and juvenile male Nanday conure (Aratinga nenday) (Copy) Aurora & Forest (juvenile female Jenday conure (Aratinga jendaya) and juvenile male Nanday conure (Aratinga nenday) Birds are flock animals and undesirable behaviours (like feather plucking, separation anxiety, aggression and self-mutilation) often result when birds are kept alone without bird companionship. However, not all bird species or bird personalities mix well together. Lots of research is required before deciding to own a bird. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014347001-EQL931QY2VQF55XDV6DM/Anne_Smerdon_Vonnegut+%28adult+male+Indian+Ringneck+Parrot%2C+Psittacula+krameri+manillensis%29.jpg BIRDS - Vonnegut (adult male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) (Copy) Vonnegut (adult male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Vonnegut (named after author Kurt Vonnegut) is my 10yr old pet bird. In 2017 he won the title of ‘Australia’s Greatest Pet’ and was animated in the 2019 movie ‘The Secret Life of Pets 2’. He has an infectious enthusiasm for life that has seen his social media following quickly grow to 90,000+ followers on Instagram (@facebeak) and 85,000+ follows of Facebook (@facebeaks) 30x24cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013083580-1JTRYVJ6KLFJSIWE2IG7/Anne_Smerdon_Griffin+%28subadult+male+Indian+Ringneck%2CPsittacula+krameri+manillensis.jpg BIRDS - Griffin (subadult male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) (Copy) Griffin (subadult male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) In the wild, Indian Ringneck parrots are naturally green. However, breeders working with Indian Ringnecks have been able to produce a variety of colour mutations, such as shown here with Griffin. These mutations do not become established in the wild so it is a real treat unique to domesticated birds. 30x24cm oil on board, 2020 $825AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013527403-T0MT2I5X637ZZD11WHFL/Anne_Smerdon_Maui+1+%28juvenile+male+Catalina+Macaw%2C+Ara+ararauna+%C3%97+Ara+macao%29.JPG BIRDS - Maui 2 (Juvenile male Catalina Macaw, Ara ararauna x Ara macao) (Copy) Maui 2 (Juvenile male Catalina Macaw, Ara ararauna x Ara macao) Macaws are the largest parrots in the world. The Catalina Macaws are only found in captivity. They are a macaw hybrid formed by breeding Blue and Gold macaws and Scarlet macaws together. 24x30cm oil on board, 2020 $825AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1574730684709-SQK3XM2C8PQHZ4GZARPV/Anne+Smerdon_Raikou+%28juvenile+Blue-throated+conure%2C+Pyrrhura+cruentata%29.jpeg BIRDS - Raikou (juvenile male blue- throat conure, Pyrrhura cruentata) (Copy) Raikou (juvenile male blue- throat conure, Pyrrhura cruentata) This young conure was a little startled by all of the lights, cameras and table settings. What you don’t see in the painting is all of the hands hovering around him, offering him treats and encouraging him to stay put for just a few seconds so I could capture his ruffled plumage. The great thing about working with live birds is that the choice is always theirs. They can stay and participate or fly off and leave. 30x20cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013315940-IRQRKWQ3PNJ20VB6DZPO/Anne_Smerdon_Harley+%28Juvenile+male+Indian+Ringneck%2C+Psittacula+krameri+manillensis%29.jpg BIRDS - Harley (Juvenile male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) (Copy) Harley (Juvenile male Indian Ringneck, Psittacula krameri manillensis) Harley is a highly trained free flight bird. However, late last year he escaped from his aviary and has not returned. Most likely someone has found him and kept him. He’s friendly and a sought after colour mutation. Sadly, it is common for people to keep birds they find. However many birds like Harley are microchipped and can be scanned at vets so their owners can be notified. There are also numerous ways to reunite a bird with its owner using facebook groups, parrot-owner communities and organisations like the Lost Pet Finder. If you find a pet bird, please actively search for the owner. Many birds have successfully been reunited with their owners, even after many years. 30x21cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013012722-FLIVHUGZDUG6IEIGBVVD/Anne_Smerdon_Dory+%28adult+female+Quaker+Parrot%2C+Myiopsitta+monachus%29.jpg BIRDS - Dory (Adult female Quaker, Myiopsitta monachus) (Copy) Dory (Adult female Quaker, Myiopsitta monachus) Dory the Quaker, who I nicknamed “the blue flash” stood on this bowl for a fraction of a second before flying off to join the other 10 or so parrots flying in and around the room. But fortunately that was enough time for me to snap a photo that I could use as a reference for the painting. 21x30cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580013478348-HD94I9GINXC143JEI0K8/Anne_Smerdon_Kiah+%28Juvenile+female+Gang+Gang+Cockatoo%2C+Callocephalon+fimbriatum%29.jpg BIRDS - Kiah (Juvenile female Gang Gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum) (Copy) Kiah (Juvenile female Gang Gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum) You cannot help but adore baby Gang Gang cockatoos. Kiah made gentle little squeaks and grumbles as she investigated the fruit. She grabbed a strawberry in her claw and from then on, refused to let go of it, holding onto it like a child’s teddy bear or security blanket. 21x30cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1593922256406-EQRY7KVNX6IG3V3NIGNZ/image-asset.jpeg BIRDS - Maui 1 (Juvenile male Catalina Macaw, Ara ararauna x Ara macao) (Copy) Maui 1 (Juvenile male Catalina Macaw, Ara ararauna x Ara macao) Macaws are the largest parrots in the world. The Catalina Macaws are only found in captivity. They are a macaw hybrid formed by breeding Blue and Gold macaws and Scarlet macaws together. oil on board, 24x30cm 2020 $825 AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014382017-XFNM3FOGLUEYDCBHGQOQ/SMALL+Anne_Smerdon_Pheonix+and+Meraxes+%28adult+male+Red+Phase+Dusky+Lory+%28Pseudeos+fuscata%29+and+adult+female+Moluccan+Lory+%28Eos+bornea%29.jpg BIRDS - Pheonix & Meraxes (adult male Red Phase Dusky Lory (Pseudeos fuscata) and adult female Moluccan Lory (Eos bornea) (Copy) Pheonix & Meraxes (adult male Red Phase Dusky Lory (Pseudeos fuscata) and adult female Moluccan Lory (Eos bornea) It was impossible to get a photo of these two without their beaks open. In between mouthfuls of nectar they were excitedly chattering away to each other in what sounded like a robotic, R2D2 language. 30x40cm oil on board, 2020, SOLD https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014391067-65LQHT80QEUNV8VP1JJL/SMALL+Anne_Smerdon_Ranger+%26+Fish+%28adult+male+Eastern+Galah%2C+Eolophus+roseicapilla+%26+adult+male+Gang+Gang+Cockatoo%2C+Callocephalon+fimbriatum%29.jpg BIRDS - Ranger & Fish (adult male Eastern Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla & adult male Gang Gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum) (Copy) Ranger & Fish (adult male Eastern Galah, Eolophus roseicapilla & adult male Gang Gang Cockatoo, Callocephalon fimbriatum) Ranger the 57 year old galah was an absolute gentleman. He would sit anywhere we asked and raise his crest on command. Fish the Gang Gang cockatoo however, wanted absolutely nothing to do with his portrait being taken. He paced around on the floor, muttering away to himself and pecking us on the feet when we got in his way. 60x41cm oil on board, 2020 $1650AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580011041102-V0I01HMG4GM0EOHGFWJ3/Anne_Smerdon_Bumi+%28adult+male+Yellow-tail+black+cockatoo%2C+Calyptorhynchus+funereus.JPG BIRDS - Bumi (adult male Yellow-tail black cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus funereus) (Copy) Bumi (adult male Yellow-tail black cockatoo, Calyptorhynchus funereus) Bumi was one of the largest birds in the exhibition yet he was also the most sensitive. The other birds would pick on him and land on his back. He would cry out in protest and snuggle in to his owner. A true “mummy’s boy.” 60x41cm oil on board, 2020 $1650AU contact anne@annesmerdon.com https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580014700998-O413AJ3XJQOX6A94JGVT/BLURRY+Anne_Smerdon_portrait+of+Corinne+Lewis.jpg BIRDS - Portrait of Corinne (and Pheonix) (Copy) Portrait of Corinne (and Pheonix) 122x60cm oil on board, 2019 SOLD https://www.annesmerdon.com/artwork daily 0.75 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1580016412470-ZBWA4Z2PZDQPLTMMKOE1/BLURRY+Anne_Smerdon_portrait+of+Corinne+Lewis.jpg THE MINIMALIST Bird paintings by Australian bird artist Anne Smerdon. Painting of a woman in a red coat holding a small bird in a teacup. Bird wall art, bird art prints. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1699234209389-50KQK0WTN6Q5ORFD3HA4/2023-Anne-Smerdon-self-portrait-with-schiele-and-vonnegut-100x75-for-web.jpg THE MINIMALIST - Self portrait with Vonnegut & Schiele (Copy) Self portrait with Vonnegut & Schiele 100x75cm oil on canvas. This painting was a finalist in the Brisbane Portrait Prize. In this self-portrait, I wanted to capture what it is like living with two vivacious parrots, particularly at bath time. Schiele, my female parrot, will demand I run both the shower and the sink so she can alternate between the two, drying herself on my hair and the hand-towel in between. Meanwhile Vonnegut the male, will patiently wait until it is his turn. Keeping the birds out of the bathroom while I painted this from life was challenging. There’s varied shadow directions as I painted at different times of the day to accomodate my birds’ self-imposed schedule. I also had to move the painting out of the bathroom several times a week so they could shower. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491443664983-0TXSRELUPPHUMVM73BB6/The%2BMinimalist%2BI%2Bsmall.jpg THE MINIMALIST - THE MINIMALIST I [SOLD] (Copy) THE MINIMALIST I [SOLD] watercolour on stretched paper, 90 x 90cm https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491443669526-7YSA0H2PQFXF8QT5XF60/2016%2BThe%2BMinimalist%2B4%2B1mx1m%2Bsynthetic%2Bpolymer%2Bpaint%2Bon%2Bcanvas%2B%242500.jpg THE MINIMALIST - THE MINIMALIST 4 (Copy) THE MINIMALIST 4 100x100cm, synthetic polymer paint on canvas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1589848597067-NVZE1ML0SZBEAMG3ZGJH/2016+The+Minimalist+5+by+Anne+Smerdon+1mx1m+synthetic+polymer+paint+on+board+%242500+small.jpg THE MINIMALIST - THE MINIMALIST 5 (Copy) THE MINIMALIST 5 100x100cm, synthetic polymer paint on board https://www.annesmerdon.com/colour-blind-1 daily 0.75 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1738860853547-6QOH7EN458OWVGGC250P/Gang+Dahlia+Gang+%28strong+proton+version%29+2025+Anne+Smerdon-web.jpg COLOUR BLIND - Gang Dahlia Gang (strong proton version) (Copy) Gang Dahlia Gang (strong proton version) 75×55cm oil on canvas. Framed Available from Grainger Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1738860854317-A9UIWBEPWUM1UKPWZQ55/Mitchell+Dhalia+Major+Crimes+%28strong+proton+version%29+2025+Anne+Smerdon-web.jpg COLOUR BLIND - Mitchell Dahlia Major Crimes (strong proton version) (Copy) Mitchell Dahlia Major Crimes (strong proton version) 75×55cm oil on canvas. Framed Available from Grainger Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1738860856073-IAOAMZE3V1WIY8R19080/Gang+Dahlia+Gang+2025+Anne+Smerdon-web.jpg COLOUR BLIND - Gang Dahlia Gang (Copy) Gang Dahlia Gang 75×55cm oil on canvas. Framed Available from Grainger Gallery https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1738860857705-W9KC6CB1EZRZH8JARP2S/Mitchell+Dhalia+Major+Crimes+2025+Anne+Smerdon-web.jpg COLOUR BLIND - Mitchell Dahlia Major Crimes (Copy) Mitchell Dahlia Major Crimes 75×55cm oil on canvas. Framed Available from Grainger Gallery https://www.annesmerdon.com/equine daily 0.75 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1679295926311-JCZ2D26YAMQ97RD8DHQR/image-asset.jpeg HORSES - Maggie May and Scout [SOLD] (Copy) Maggie May and Scout [SOLD] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1679296351830-8S3BFD7ZO5TJ97PFIOG5/image-asset.jpeg HORSES - Scout and Maggie May [SOLD] (Copy) Scout and Maggie May [SOLD] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1679295986000-8FYWYIGD7OZJZ6TD8Q77/image-asset.jpeg HORSES - Cody in Stable (Copy) Cody in Stable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1679296100228-S8GBQ5QBQU5MZX7C4S2F/image-asset.jpeg HORSES - Cody and Meeka [SOLD] (Copy) Cody and Meeka [SOLD] https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1574812214578-TJH9885XLA56R9D6UYOV/2016+scout+oil+on+board.JPG HORSES - SCOUT [sold] (Copy) SCOUT [sold] Oil on board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1574812147912-1F6U3JL1QQAYQZ6FRI38/2016+ebony+oil+on+board.jpg HORSES - EBONY [sold] (Copy) EBONY [sold] Oil on board. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449082831-7CU0RA0SONU2T0NVKWE5/small%2B2016%2BThe%2BHealer%2B30x40cm%2B%24420.jpg HORSES - THE HEALER [sold] (Copy) THE HEALER [sold] Oil and watercolour on clay panel https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1633333998506-EZ8YB1AAHJ8JDJKNEKOF/image-asset.jpeg HORSES - Cash & Whiskey SOLD (Copy) Cash & Whiskey SOLD Sunset buckskin Quarter Horse mare and foal. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449056971-5IQQZ11471JKW0KAZ8F9/gil%2Bclydesdale.jpg HORSES - BLIND [sold] (Copy) BLIND [sold] oil on canvas https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449081682-U8MMTI2FLL1YX3XFO9RW/Smerdon_anne_AllSheWantedWasAPony_70x70cm_charcoal%2Bon%2Bpaper_NFS.jpg HORSES - ALL SHE WANTED WAS A PONY [sold] (Copy) ALL SHE WANTED WAS A PONY [sold] charcoal on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449047765-U8RLY96F3QE64C38DC57/horse%2Bin%2Bwater%2Bsmall.jpg HORSES - MARE DRINKING [sold] (Copy) MARE DRINKING [sold] watercolour and paint on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1633334132898-DCMTLSD8I1LU6BAPRW45/image-asset.jpeg HORSES - Palomino Horse Head (Copy) Palomino Horse Head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1633334187575-JQPVTBZ78ILJ8LAIYUBB/image-asset.jpeg HORSES - Ink horse head (Copy) Ink horse head https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449060514-ORY9ZBX2E0G3QBN93U86/small%2B2013%2Bshe%2Bwho%2Bwalks%2Bwith%2Bhorses.jpg HORSES - SHE WHO WALKS WITH HORSES [sold] (Copy) SHE WHO WALKS WITH HORSES [sold] watercolour on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449053302-T812Z07O9AHP8P3B89W3/small%2B2013%2BEl%2BBatahl.jpg HORSES - EL BATAHL [sold] (Copy) EL BATAHL [sold] watercolour on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449023718-NM9LYY1T7PFLJFAJPNCF/2013%2BNgahuia%2C%2Bprotector%2Bof%2Bhorses%2Bsmall.jpg HORSES - NGAHUIA, PROTECTOR OF HORSES [sold] (Copy) NGAHUIA, PROTECTOR OF HORSES [sold] watercolour and gold on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449022967-PMHXRM7T8EN4QVJNQEKY/2013%2BFan%2BDulkar%2BC%2Bsmall.jpg HORSES - FAN DULKA C [sold] (Copy) FAN DULKA C [sold] watercolour on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449042160-UMB4AEIG0HOQ5WZ1HOH9/2013%2Bthe%2Bhorse%2Bshe%2Bnever%2Bhad%2Bsmall.jpg HORSES - THE HORSE SHE NEVER HAD [sold] (Copy) THE HORSE SHE NEVER HAD [sold] watercolour and synthetic polymer paint on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449065586-XJF9O0NWOK0HQMBQ9F0V/small%2B2013%2Bthe%2Bsharing%2Bof%2Bwisdom.jpg HORSES - THE SHARING OF WISDOM [sold] (Copy) THE SHARING OF WISDOM [sold] watercolour and synthetic polymer paint on paper https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1491449076863-GNDJHZQQKIC927FU7V2J/small2013%2Bliberty%2Bequus.jpg HORSES - LIBERTY EQUUS [sold] (Copy) LIBERTY EQUUS [sold] watercolour and gold on paper https://www.annesmerdon.com/raptors daily 0.75 2025-04-24 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1678759238000-SJZBTZ674ZHW9BKO9HNM/2022_billy-the-one-eyed-kestrel.jpg RAPTORS - Billy the One Eyed Kestrel [SOLD] (Copy) Billy the One Eyed Kestrel [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas. Finalist in 2022 wollumbin art prize. Billy, an adult male Kestrel, was found by a mechanic, wedged between the radiator of a car. He must have been sometime beforehand and was surviving off the moths and insects caught behind the headlights of the car. He was passed on to a specialist wildlife career and although he had a significant head wound, was extremely low in weight and lost one eye, he has since made a great recovery. Because of the nature of his injury, he is vulnerable to larger birds of prey and cannot be released back into the wild. He will live out his days as a permanent resident in the wildlife carer’s care. During my time with Billy I noted how calm and gentle he was. He had a calm assuredness to him but also a very strong pull to his carer on who he now relies. His long skinny legs looked so giant and peculiar as he walked around the table, inspecting the objects and pecking at my father’s home grown mandarines. Once I was back home, I combined my reference photos of Billy with my observational notes and re-created the still-life scene at home. A fun fact: each day I returned to the studio the onion had changed position, sprouting towards the ceiling more and more each day! I had to weigh it down with plates to keep it in position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1678759244175-5EGNRZ9LE18IRNJG2DZQ/2022-Billy-the-one-eyed-kestrel-II-%28back-view%29-photo-by-me.jpg RAPTORS - Billy the One Eyed Kestrel (back view) [SOLD] (Copy) Billy the One Eyed Kestrel (back view) [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas. Finalist in 2022 wollumbin art prize. Billy, an adult male Kestrel, was found by a mechanic, wedged between the radiator of a car. He must have been sometime beforehand and was surviving off the moths and insects caught behind the headlights of the car. He was passed on to a specialist wildlife career and although he had a significant head wound, was extremely low in weight and lost one eye, he has since made a great recovery. Because of the nature of his injury, he is vulnerable to larger birds of prey and cannot be released back into the wild. He will live out his days as a permanent resident in the wildlife carer’s care. During my time with Billy I noted how calm and gentle he was. He had a calm assuredness to him but also a very strong pull to his carer on who he now relies. His long skinny legs looked so giant and peculiar as he walked around the table, inspecting the objects and pecking at my father’s home grown mandarines. Once I was back home, I combined my reference photos of Billy with my observational notes and re-created the still-life scene at home. A fun fact: each day I returned to the studio the onion had changed position, sprouting towards the ceiling more and more each day! I had to weigh it down with plates to keep it in position. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1678759241592-EZNI59C3OHC3JLGS9YPI/2022_preserve-and-protect.jpg RAPTORS - Preserve and Protect [SOLD] (Copy) Preserve and Protect [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas. This painting was my response to the recent NSW mouse plague and the heartache I felt on hearing that second-generation anticoagulant rodenticides (SGARs) were being considered for large-scale agricultural use in NSW. Many Australian studies have found that SGARs lead to secondary poisonings of non-target species such as fish, reptiles and birds-of-prey, like these two kestrels, who ironically play a vital role in rodent control. SGARs are banned in many other countries and are currently banned from large-scale agricultural use in Australia. However they are readily available from most home-improvement stores for domestic use. I have faith that people would use suitable alternatives to SGARs if they knew they harmed native birds. But many are unaware and it seems human nature renders us ignorant of something's value until we become familiar with it. So by painting kestrels in a domestic setting, with ornate vases and home-grown-produce, I hope the viewer starts to see the value and vital importance of our native birds-of-prey. I also hope to educate and discourage others from using SGARs. Billy and Coco, the two kestrels painted were both rescued wild birds receiving care with a wildlife carer. I thought the way Coco hid her precious prey with her wings was a fitting illustration for how we as humans need to value and protect our birds-of-prey with equal enthusiasm. Coco has now been released back into the wild. Billy unfortunately will had lost an eye and will remain in full-time care. I have also included mandarines from my father's garden and our own home-grown oranges that I dehydrated this Winter, to symbolise the need to preserve our native animals. One simple act by us can have huge consequences for others, particularly our animal species, which I believe we have an obligation to nurture and protect. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478142330-ZMZ7VTEPOPNL2J6M2PNF/Portia%2C+juvenile+female+peregrine+falcon+%28pounce%29+square.jpg RAPTORS - Portia, juvenile female Peregrine Falcon (pounce) [SOLD] (Copy) Portia, juvenile female Peregrine Falcon (pounce) [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas Portia is an Australian bird of prey. She came into care as a fledgling found in the Brisbane CBD. She has since been released and by all reports is doing very well on her own. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680477932775-KSJJA166X6PXM76ZNHX4/image-asset.jpeg RAPTORS - Fergus, juvenile brown goshawk (with honeydew) [SOLD] (Copy) Fergus, juvenile brown goshawk (with honeydew) [SOLD] 55x75cm oil on canvas Fergus the Australian Brown Goshawk was found on the ground as a chick. He had fallen out of the nest during a storm. He sustained neurological damage and is now in permanent care at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat and is being trained as a free flying education bird. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478127764-XIOW346RY4E25XCV2OZ4/one+eyed+Billy%2C+adult+male+Kestrel+%28with+parsnip+and+pear%29+square.jpg RAPTORS - One-eyed Billy, adult male kestrel (with parsnip and pear) [SOLD] (Copy) One-eyed Billy, adult male kestrel (with parsnip and pear) [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas Billy the kestrel was found by a mechanic, wedged between the radiator of a car. Though he sustained a significant head wound and lost one eye, he has since made a great recovery in care. Because of the nature of his injury, he is vulnerable to larger birds of prey and cannot be released back into the wild. He is now a permanent resident in a wildlife carer’s home. Because Billy is relatively dependent on humans and used to their presence, he was quite calm with me around. Delightfully, I was able to capture the contented, puffed-up posture that is rarely observed in wild raptors when humans are around. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478255937-BY9JHW7A456Z407GESW3/Portia%2C+juvenile+female+peregrine+falcon+%28with+19th+century+kettle%29+square.jpg RAPTORS - Portia, juvenile female Peregrine Falcon (with 19th century kettle) [SOLD] (Copy) Portia, juvenile female Peregrine Falcon (with 19th century kettle) [SOLD] 75x55cm oil on canvas Working with wild birds in care has been a new experience for me. The majority of my work to date has been with captive bred parrots. Raptors (particularly wild raptors) are a completely different experience. I've enjoyed observing the similarities and differences in their body language compared to parrots, particularly in relation to their eyesight, attention spans and use of their feet. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478309214-M205HZ3HUFV9BGT0O2JX/Rocky%2C+adult+Barn+Owl+%28ballet+first+position%29+square.jpg RAPTORS - Rocky, adult Barn Owl (ballet first position) [SOLD] (Copy) Rocky, adult Barn Owl (ballet first position) [SOLD] Rocky was captive bred as a free flying education bird at O’Reilly’s Rainforest Retreat. However, owls in general are one of the most susceptible species to bait poisonings. 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art print) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/33420904-3f3c-4e80-94e7-00f571437880/card-mockup-von-A4.jpg Available work - Vonnegut & Oranges (fine art print) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/c126cc4c-ac45-4315-8139-4ae1cec6df78/card-mockup-von-A2.jpg Available work - Vonnegut & Oranges (fine art print) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/18b86b91-ac27-41fc-bd7d-d1a29e2f1362/card-mockup-von-A3.jpg Available work - Vonnegut & Oranges (fine art print) https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/galah-on-teapot monthly 0.5 2025-07-28 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/d7bf3c34-1e65-46ce-b66d-f508a2cae825/prink-mockup-galah-thumbnail.jpg Available work - Galah on Teapot (fine art print) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/54df878b-cf85-4009-8e92-ebdf721b1ba6/print-mockup-galah-flat-lay.jpg Available work - Galah on Teapot 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/0f596305-97ca-4973-8a16-744f5b942d09/2023-tuli-red-fronted-macaw-finished-small.jpg Available work - Tuli (red fronted macaw) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/754dc903-0535-41f3-8774-45f19dee185c/2023-tuli-red-fronted-macaw-finished-small-square.jpg Available work - Tuli (red fronted macaw) https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/92571646-29df-4b9d-9f8c-3d4b95233b3a/tuli-detail.jpg Available work - Tuli (red fronted macaw) https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/2-bathroom-apple-timed-study monthly 0.5 2025-10-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/89035fbc-5016-4031-bf88-d9dd93150959/%232-timed-study-bathroom-apple-90mins-square1.jpg Available work - #2 Bathroom apple timed study 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https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1699234084947-KSLA5CZCPMVPF47N96V0/2023-Anne-Smerdon-self-portrait-with-schiele-and-vonnegut-100x75-for-web.jpg Available work - Self portrait with Vonnegut & Schiele https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/horse-art-equine-art-scout-maggie monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1699233543744-8GWICZT8X0ART13K89K1/2023-Scout-and-Maggie-May-square-for-web.jpg Available work - Scout and Maggie-May at sunset https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1699233579217-24TQ3SZBFNGL7MVASQ1B/2023-Scout-and-Maggie-May-for-web.jpg Available work - Scout and Maggie-May at sunset https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/owl-art-owl-painting monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1680478321716-UZ22JHKHOQWYKZ1DHVI4/Rocky%2C+adult+Barn+Owl+%28with+honeydew%29+square.jpg Available work - Rocky, Adult male Barn Owl with honeydew https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/reacher-with-fruit-wedge-tail-eagle monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1699232103505-WLPEOBQQ32AN5O4DSJGN/reacher-with-fruit-square-for-web.jpg Available work - Reacher with fruit - Australian bird painting by bird artist Anne Smerdon. Australian bird art. Bird artwork. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1699231940278-HCZ6HKE09GUZ4HSNCQV1/reacher-with-fruit-for-web.jpg Available work - Reacher with fruit https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/sale-yard-nocturn-available-from-mist-gallery monthly 0.5 2024-05-06 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1669363552326-N4XMXQMDRFR5FANNDQI1/sale+yard+nocturn.jpg Available work - Sale yard nocturne https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1662520211908-OZ7ORBU49JHL7XJ6E3R6/sale-yard-nocturn.jpg Available work - Sale yard nocturne https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/cavendish-bananas monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1644354648635-Z85M7KZ8X0YRR6DBCHOX/2022_6+cavandish+banans+still+life.jpg Available work - cavendish bananas - Artist Anne Smerdon. Oil paintings. Australian artwork. Australian artist. Australian art. https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1644292778549-ADTVTL8LMTUK0Q4OGB9W/2022_6+cavandish+banans+still+life.jpg Available work - cavendish bananas - still life oil painting of cavendish bananas. Hand-painted by award-winning Australian artist Anne Smerdon. https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/palomino-ranch-horse monthly 0.5 2025-05-16 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1644354666143-31S6DXB6T1JHODGUU4FE/2022_5+palomino+ranch+horse.jpg Available work - Palomino ranch horse study https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1644289564476-Z4KZKF6YOBMYMZXGKDSW/2022_5+palomino+ranch+horse.jpg Available work - Palomino ranch horse study - original oil painting of a palomino quarter horse. Hand-painted by award-winning artist Anne Smerdon. Perfect for any equine art or horse art collection. https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/cody-in-moonlit-stable-775bm monthly 0.5 2025-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1655871475353-E3JK27Y90XMN4APKP54M/american-ranch-horse+square.jpg Available work - Study of a ranch horse https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1655871478648-DVVAPR7WGM9FCI84SJME/american-ranch-horse.jpg Available work - Study of a ranch horse https://www.annesmerdon.com/shop/p/cody-the-paint-horse-in-stable monthly 0.5 2025-11-13 https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1644354767489-48PKJ7ESD0NQNR9G23MB/2022_1+cody+in+stable.jpg Available work - Cody the paint horse in stable https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/58e5944a3e00be09006bcdb9/1644288907081-D4P9RGV0TT3MPJSQUFAG/2022_1+cody+in+stable.jpg Available work - Cody the paint horse in stable - equine art. 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Watercolour painting of two Australian corellas. Bird art by Anne Smerdon. 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