Birds of a Feather

Acrylic and oil on canvas. 16x20 inches. UV filtered varnish for protection against discolouration. Prints also available. 

Birds of a Feather features a portrait of a woman's face emerging from the canvas with a quiet, dreamlike intensity. Her features are serene and luminous, partially obscured by the delicate form of a bird perched gently against her hair. The bird, rendered with fine, feathered detail, seems to merge with her—its presence both companion and symbolic. Her gaze is soft yet unfixed, as if lost in another realm, inviting the viewer into a space that blurs the line between reality and imagination.

Infused in her is a wash of glistening water that turns into a sky with vibrant clouds and a moon, creating a surreal atmosphere that feels both organic and otherworldly. The background vibrates with pink tones, suggesting tenderness, vulnerability, and a sense of quiet revelation. The overall effect is one of meditative beauty, where nature, femininity, and emotion dissolve into one poetic vision.