New Year, New Paintings — Birds, Ceramic Mugs & a February Sale

I hope you are well. It has been quite a while since I last updated my blog, so first of all - Happy New Year 2026.

The beginning of this year has been quietly busy for me. I’ve recently settled into a small studio, a fresh space where I can begin (and continue) my art journey with renewed focus. It feels grounding and hopeful. I’m also very grateful to the Bluesky community — thank you for your kind support and encouragement along the way.

 

From 5–15 February, I’m running a special sale in my shop DeniseWongArts:
23% off all items with the coupon code HEART23.

There are so many things I’d love to write today, but my brushes are calling — I have five new bird paintings to complete this week:
Eurasian Blue Tit, Puffin in Flight, Kingfisher Preening, Barn Swallows, and Bearded Tit.
They are all such beautiful birds.

Below is a sneak peek of my latest bird painting, a Eurasian Blue Tit, it’s about 95% completed (the photo shown is still from the early stage).

I’m excited to share that I’ve added premium cotton tees and ceramic mugs, all printed with my original animal and nature paintings. A few favourites include:

Two Puffins, one cozy moment.

 

Puffin in flight

 

Elephant and Calf

 

European Robin

 

 

Lake Como, Italy

imagine bringing Lake Como closer to you during breakfast or evening tea.

 

Mother Brown Bear with Cubs (one of my earlier watercolour works)

 

A gentle reminder If you’re looking for nature-inspired, heartwarming gifts, you’re warmly invited to visit my shop DeniseWongArts.

My art prints, premium cotton tees, and ceramic mugs are fulfilled and shipped by my professional printer, Printful, from the nearest fulfillment center. This means customers in the US, UK, and Europe will receive their orders from local US or EU centers.

I’m also happy to accept custom orders and commissions. An A4 painting usually takes about one day to complete, followed by around three days for international delivery by airmail. I normally ship via DHL International, which I’ve found to be efficient and reliable.

My Etsy shop is DeniseWongArts. About ten years ago, I sold original artworks to collectors in the US, Paris, and Australia (in my former old shop). Recently, I’ve also sold some Puffin-themed tees, and a limited-edition Two Puffins art print to a lovely customer in the US — moments like these truly keep me going.

Thank you for being here. I wish you a gentle, beautiful day, and feel free to leave a comment or simply say hello.

 

Mountain Bluebird, Watercolour Painting

 

Available as 16.5″ × 13.2″ Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

To purchase Mountain Bluebird limited edition art print, 

please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com 

 

Available as 16.5″ × 13.3″ and 26.9″ × 21.6″ Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

Recently sold 1/100 edition art print, only 99 left.

To purchase Two Puffins limited edition art print, 

please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com 

Puffin, Watercolour Painting

 

Available as 12.2″ × 16.5″ and 23″ × 31.6" Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

 To purchase Puffin limited edition art print, 

please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com 

 

 

 

Puffin with Sand Eels, Watercolour Painting

 

Available as 16.5″ × 20.2″ Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

 To purchase Puffin with Sand Eels limited edition art print, please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com 

 

 

Winter Guest, Red Squirrel in the Snow, Watercolour Painting

 

Available as 16.5″ × 12.5″ Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

To purchase Winter Guest, Red Squirrel in the Snow limited edition art print, please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com 

 

 

Sleeping Fox in the Forest, Watercolour Painting

 

Available as 16.5″ × 11.7″ and 23.6″ × 16.8″ Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

 To purchase Woodland Sleeping Fox limited edition art print, please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com 

 

Portrait of a Puffin, Watercolour Painting

Available as 16.5″ × 12.3″ and 30″ × 22.4″ Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

 

To purchase Portrait of a Puffin limited edition art print, please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com

 

 

European Robin, Watercolour Painting

 

Available as 16.5″ × 16.4″ and 30.0" × 29.8" Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

 

To purchase European Robin limited edition art print, 

please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com  

 

 

Middle Spotted Woodpecker, Watercolour Painting

Available as 12.9″ × 16.5″ and 21″ × 27″ Limited Edition Art Prints. 

Printed on Hahnemühle German Etching paper and accompanied by a numbered certificate of authenticity.

 

To purchase Middle Spotted Woodpecker limited edition art print, please visit my shop www.denisewongarts.etsy.com 

 

 

Original Lakeside Harmony II – Lake Como, Italy Watercolour Painting

 I am delighted that some of my original watercolour paintings are now available in my Etsy shop. This is my latest Italian series watercolour painting - Lakeside Harmony II – Lake Como, Italy.

Bathed in soft Mediterranean light, this artwork captures the timeless charm of lakeside villas, cypress trees, and flowering terraces reflected in calm turquoise waters.

 

Painted on 100% cotton, 300gsm professional watercolour paper, it evokes the peaceful rhythm and quiet elegance of Italian lake life. Limited Edition Art Prints are available as well. Visit the Shop Denise Wong Arts