Portrait of a Redpoll. These birds always seem a bit nippy, as they tend to be fluffed up when visiting my garden. Mostly in winter, mind you, so it makes sense. Acrylics on matte board 5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm) #wildlifeart #birdart #birdpainting #naturalhistoryart #animalart #animalpainting

Tiny magpie painting Watercolor on board 10 x 10 cm (3.9" x 3.9") #birdpainting #birdart #animalart #wildlifeart #wildlifepainting

I felt like making some small work again, so here is a tiny painting of a black thrush to start with. These charming birds are gorging on the apples in our garden, fattening up for the coming winter. :) This work is available Watercolor on board 10 x 10 cm (3.9" x 3.9")

Caudipteryx mama feedeing her young. I had so much fun drawing the little chicks. Some bird spezies have adorably ugly looking babies, and I imagine it was the same for dinosaurs Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper 11.8″ x 8.3″ (30 x 21 cm) #paleoart #naturalhistoryart #animalart

SOLD! These three bird paintings of a bullfinch, a willowtit and a titmouse found new owners. There are still a few left, in case you are in dire need of a garden bird painting yourself

A little zoom in on the details of my painting "Sitting Pretty" of a Eurasian Lynx sitting in the snow. Each part of a painting is a small image in itself, the head, the feet, the snowy branches. It all needs to come together in the whole painting. Acrylics on board 13.8″ x 11.8″ (45 x 30 cm)

Me with authors Torstein Helleve and Prof. in paleontology Jørn hurum. Together we created close to 30 books about all sorts of extinct wildlife and creatures, over the past decade. And more is certainly to come! 🦕 #paleoart #paleoillustration #dinosaurart #naturalhistoryart #dinosaurbooks

For the bird lovers among us, here are lots of bird art cards! :D This set shows 24 different bird species that I painted the last year. The size of these cards is 5.8" x 4.1" (14,8 x 10, 5 cm) and one set costs $25/ €25/ Kr.250 (+ shipping) Just send me a pm if you´d like a set

Working on with mammoth sketches and composition and color studies. These are all in graphite pencil, colored pencil and some white jelly pen here and there #mammothart #mammothdrawing #woollymammoth #animalart #wildlifeart #naturalhistoryart #animalart #animaldrawing

A family of killer whales in water color www.esthervanhulsen.com #naturalhistoryillustration #whalesanddolphins #whaleart #whaledrawing #dolphinart #dolphindrawing #animalart #killerwhaleart #orca #orcapainting #killerwhalepainting#wildlifeart #animalillustration #whaleposter

Oystercatchers are such handsome birds, with their black and white tuxedo feathers, and beautiful red and orange beak, eye patch and legs. They probe the wet sand for, you guessed it, oysters other mollusks. 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm) #wildlifeart #animalart #realisticart #naturalhistoryart #birdart

Six birds of prey paintings that I created over the last weeks. All these secies can be found here in Norway. From top to bottom: Golden eagle, gyrfalcon, peregrine eagle, white-taled sea eagle, kestrel (female) and snowy owl. Which is your favorite? #SciArt #birdart #traditionalart #animalart

A family of extinct camels (Camelops hesternus) is relaxing in the tree lines of Pleistocene North America. Made for the Ice Age Fossil State Park, Nevada, Las Vegas Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper #paleoart #paleoillustration #camelillustration #naturalhistoryart #animaldrawing

Green Finch male Portrait Acrylics on matte board 5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm) #birdart #birdpainting #animalart #animalpainting #SciArt #wildlifeart #traditionalpainting

Barnacle goose portrait I love the striking black and white feather patterns of barnacle geese, with a touch of
 creamy yellow on their face. The beak is quite short and stubby, giving them a friendly appearance. Acrylics on board
 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)

What´s better than meeting your painting subjects in real life, especially when they are such wonderful personalities like this lovely female kestrel Mees. She was at the opening of my exhibition at Gallery De Kuiperij in Veenklooster, and enlivened the event. Special thanks to Valkerij Opende! :D

Years ago, when I still lived up in the northern part of Norway, I had the privilege to meet a young Snowshoe Hare. It was such a delicate little creature, yet already so independent and "complete", like an adult hare. Acrylics on board 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm) #sciart #wildlifeart #animalpainting

Eurasian Chaffinch Portrait These colorful birds visit our garden regularly. The males are a handsome brownish red with a grey-blue back and bright yellow and white spots on the wings, while the females are a bit more subdued in color. Acrylics on matte board 5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm) #birdart

For my bird enthusiast friends: I still have some small bird portraits left. These are painted in acrylics on board, and the size is 5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm) If you feel like you need one of these on your walls, just send me a message, or visit my site www.esthervanhulsen.com/shop/bird-pa...

Hare Stare _Eurasian Hare Portrait I just love hares. They have such an elusive aura about them, being a bit nervous and yet quite powerfull and elegant. They are free spirited souls,. Acrylics on board 19.7″ x 15.7″ (50 x 40 cm) #wildlifeart #naturalhistorypainting #animalart #SciArt

The hawfinch is a regular visitor to our garden here in Norway. It is such a handsome bird, with its beautifully colored feathers and alert look. I just had to make some studies in my Steamline journal. Watercolor and some colored pencil

Capybara family by the river. A commissioned piece I recently completed. For my friends in the US who wonder, yes I DO still ship to to you! So no worries to order work from me or my webshop, it will arrive :) Watercolor and colored pencil on Hahnemuhle cold pressed paper
 11.8″ x 8.3″ (30 x 21 cm)

A collection of waterfowl found in Norway and the Netherlands. Do you recognize them all? Acrylics on board 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm) #Sciart #birdart #birdpainting #acrylics #naturalhistoryart #animalart

It´s been a bit silent from these parts over the last few weeks. The reason is that I have moved my tiny studio to the cabin next door. I now have WAY more space, so much so that I can realize a dream of having my own gallery! Here are some first images that give an impression.

Painting of a Red Kite . A commissioned painting where the customer wanted some mountains and sky in the background, and the tail of the bird nicely visible Acrylics on board 15.7″ x 15.7″ (40 x 40 cm) #birdart #animalart #wildlifeart #falconry #falconryart

Otters are such wonderful creatures. They seem to enjoy life, making the best of their watery habitat, muddy banks and even snow. It was a great challenge to paint the wet fur of this specimen, and put some of that inquisitive energy in this portrait. Acrylics on board 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)

A squirrel study made in watercolor and pencil and pen in my Steamline Luggage journal www.esthervanhulsen.com #redsquirrel #squirrelpainting #watercoloranimals #naturejournal #steamline #naturalhistoryart

New art cards! This time: 10 different paintings of small birds that are found in our Norwegian garden I thought these would be quite fitting for Spring 🐦🌿🌸 These come in sets of 10 cards. The size is 5.8" x 4.1" (14,8 x 10, 5 cm). I ship world wide, so just give a shout if you´d like some!

A small tribute to the Slender-billed Curlew A beautiful bird that went extinct not too long ago. Acrylics on board 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)

Pliosaurus Funkei Copic Markers and colored pencil on Fabriano paper 8.3″ x 11.8″ (21 x 30 cm) www.esthervanhulsen.com #paleoart #animalart #paleoillustration #prehistoricanimals #prehistoricseas #wildlifeart #naturalhistoryart #naturalhistoryillustration #naturalhistoryart

A family of Dire Wolves having a meal (a Scott´s horse). The illustration was made for permanent display at the Ice Age Fossils State Park in Nevada, US. Technique is Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper #paleoart #SciArt #wolfart #naturalhistoryart #wildlifeart #animalart

Small drawing of a Rockhopper penguin for an upcoming soundbook. Copic Marker and colored pencil on Fabriano paper 8.3" x 6.3" (21 x 16,5 cm) #penguinart #penguindrawing #naturalhistoryillustration #scientificillustration #animalart #wildlifeart #naturalhistoryart #birdart #birddrawing

Some studies of young green finches from our garden last Summer, made with watercolor and pen in my steamline journal :) #naturejournal #naturalhistoryart #animalsketchbook #birdart #birdpainting #wildlifeart

European Herring Gull Portrait. Gulls are not often considered nice or pretty birds, being loud and bold in cities and beaches. But they do look quite stunning if you look closer, with their snowy white heads, grey “suits” and bright yellow and red beaks. Acrylics on board 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm)

Sold! Ida sinking to the bottom of the Messel Sea Watercolor and colored pencil on board 14.7″ x 21.2″ (38 x 52 cm) #animalart #paleoart #traditionalart #wildlifeart #sciart

Bull Finch Male Portrait Acrylics on matte board 5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm) #SciArt #birdart #animalart #wildlifeart

Finished! I especially enjoyed painting the fluffy fur of this sea otter mom and pup. Such impossibly cute looking animals. Acrylics on board 15.7″ x 15.7″ (40 x 40 cm) #animalrt #wildlifeart #traditionalart #SciArt

Portrait of a Yellow Warbler Soon live to be seen at Gallery De Kuiperij in Veenklooster, the Netherlands Acrylics on matte board 5.1″ x 5.1″ (13 x 13 cm) . . . #wildlifeart #animalart #wildlifepainting #animalpainting #realisticart #naturalhistoryart #SciArt #birdart

Inspired to go on new explorer adventures with my beautiful new Steamline suitcase and journal :) The barnacle goose painting is now finished. Acrylics on board 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm) #SciArt #animalart #birdart #wildlifeart #birdpainting #traditionalart #steamlineluggage

Check out my tits! 😄 Still have lots of bird art cards and these can be purchased in several different sets. All are 3 for the price of 2, and shipping is free. Check it out on my new webshop: www.esthervanhulsen.com/shop/post-ca...

Hypacrosaurus Zelda and Zara, two new dinosaurs at the @naturhistorisk_museum_oslo This illustration is for an upcoming book about this dinosaur species #paleoart #paleoillustration #dinosaurart #dinosaurillustration #hypacrosaurus #naturalhistory #naturalhistoryart

Northern Goshawk Watercolor and colored pencil on board 8.3″ x 11.8″ (21 x 30 cm) Original sold www.esthervanhulsen.com #animalart #birdart #birdsofprey #wildlifeart #naturalhistoryart

Sending you all into the weekend with this acrylic painting pf a sea otter mom with her pup. It´s almost finished, some small details left. But for today I have to rest my eyes (boy do I need glasses), will probably finish on Sunday. Have a lovely Friday everyone! www.esthervanhulsen.com

Ruddy Shelduck Acrylics on board 11.8″ x 17.7″ (30 x 45 cm) Original available #birdart #duckpainting #sciart #animalart #naturalhistoryart

A pair of white-beaked dolphins in Copic Makrer and colored pencil :) www.esthervanhulsen.com #whaleart #dolphinart #whitebeakeddolhin #naturalhistoryillustration #scientificillustration #animalart #wildlifeart #whaleart #dolphindrawing #wildlifeart #naturalhistoryart

Portrait of a Red Breasted Merganser female. These birds look so dashing with their rockstar crest and flashy red beaks. #wildlifeart #animalart #SciArt #naturalhistoryillustration #naturalhistoryart #birdart #birdpainting

Sold these two little bird paintings! A greenfinch and a blue tit. Glad they went as a pair, as they fit so nicely together (both rather angry/ judgy looking 😄). If you feel like having a painting yourself, or perhaps some postcards of birds, I now have a webshop! www.esthervanhulsen.com/shop/

Another magpie painting, a commission this time. Magpies and other corvid birds are just so popular, I guess they really speak to us with their intelligence and cheeky behaviour. :) Acrylics on board 9.8″ x 9.8″ (25 x 25 cm) #birdart #birdpainting #magpie #Sciart #wildlifeart #traditionalart

Here is a painting of a bottlenose dolphin pod I just finished, to brighten up your Monday. Because, who doesn´t love themselves some dolphins? Had so much fun painting this, and looking forward to doing some more ocean mammals! Acrylics on board 11.8″ x 15.7″ (30 x 40 cm) www.esthervanhulsen.com

Watercolor studies of Bakari, a lovely cheetah I met a few weeks ago at the San Diego Zoo Watercolor and colored pencil on Hahnemuhle paper 8.3″ x 11.8″ (21 x 30 cm) www.esthervanhulsen.com #SciArt #animalart #animalpainting #wildlifeart