Bird dance by Satu Vartiainen

hi woow it is stunning i love the background and the bird is beatifully done xx

Love those vibrant blended blues and green, the bird in flight and the suggestion of branches, it all works beautifully Satu. Painter's block is so frustrating is't it, but I think you're through it!

I love the colours (especially the yellow bit on the right) and movement, Satu. I guess you know the famous painting on a goldfinch - which is much more static than yours. Have you read the book Goldfinch by Donna Tart?

Hi satu well done for over coming your pointers block. I get it as well but the best thing is just paint anyway sometimes you get a surprise and as you have turn out a very nice piece of work.

I think I've got it at the moment - must have - well my wife called me a 'block head' yesterday. Just doing my first for quite a while - hope it turns out as good as this.

Many thanks Paula, Christine, Sian, Dennis and Michael for your kind comments. I can see now many things in this painting that I have to correct but at least it was a start. Sian, I know the painting you mentioned and I'm reading the book at the moment. Great book! Michael, I hope that you'll get over your block too!

I also didn't paint for a few weeks, so I know the feeling, Satu. This is a real beauty, love the bright colour scheme. I wish you the best to get painting again.

This is gorgeous Satu! What a stunner to break your inspiration block. Love the colours and especially the way you have indicated the blurred movement of the wings.

You're much more than alright, Satu! Gorgeous piece - I love the way you depicted the motion of the wings and the very vibrant palette, so apt for the theme. Absolutely brilliant!

Thank you very much Mia, Fiona and Seok for your encouraging comments!

Another winged beauty. You have certainly burst out of your "block"s! (couldn't resist the pun)

Really love these jewel colours Satu, a wonderful acrylic painting.

Certainly has the wow factor, those colours really sing and great movement in the birds wings. I love it.

Many thanks Gudrun, Carole and Val for your kind comments!

Super. It has all been said : colours, movement, composition all fabulous. Love it.

Thank you Sharon!