This lilac-breasted roller was a joy (and challenge) to paint in watercolour! Balancing its vibrant colors with a soft sky background was tricky but so rewarding. These “flying rainbows” are native to sub-Saharan Africa! 🎨 #birds #sciart

A watercolor painting of a vibrant lilac-breasted roller perched on a thorny branch, displayed in an open sketchbook. The bird has vivid blue, purple, pink, and brown tones, with a soft sky in the background. Nearby are water brushes and a watercolor palette.&10;