The art of the handpainted bird house  ...

The handpainted bird house is an absolutely charming addition to any back yard.  The handpainted bird house is usually made of wood but you can also find ones made of gourds and tin.  There is no one design that is more suitable to being embellished with painted detail, however you are more likely to find artistic detail on hour style or box style wooden birdhouses than on any other type.

You can create a hand painted bird house yourself using a simple set of latex or oil paints that you buy at a craft store, or you can commission an artist to paint the birdhouse for you for a small fee.  There are more than likely artists or craftspeople in your area who would be delighted to paint your bird house for you.  You can also buy birdhouses that have already been painted with floral or other designs.

If you are interested in buying a handpainted bird house or an unpainted birdhouse so you can paint it yourself, visit the following sites which have many decorative bird houses for sale.

The Bird Shed
Really nice decorative birdhouses in all price ranges.

Where to buy whimsical birdhouses