Phileas the PheasantI find pheasants fascinating to look at. These long tailed game birds have rich chestnut, golden brown and black markings on their bodies and tails. Their dark green heads create a striking contrast against the bright red face wattling. I was inspired to paint Phileas after a trip to my childhood home on Exmoor. Pheasants roam the moors in abundance and their distinctive crow fills the landscape. Seeing a pheasant reminds me of that feeling of