Hummingbird love

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

This striking piece of art captures a hummingbird in mid-flight, suspended with delicate poise against a neutral, almost ethereal background. The bird’s iridescent feathers are suggested through fluid brushwork and shimmering accents. While the background remains intentionally understated, it serves as a perfect canvas for the vibrant elements to stand out, allowing the viewer to focus on the grace and intensity of the hummingbird’s presence.

Swatches of radiant gold break through the composition like sunlight, adding warmth and a sense of luxury, while bold strokes of green and orange provide energy and contrast. These expressive marks are not bound by realism but instead offer a more abstract, emotional interpretation of nature. The juxtaposition of the soft, neutral ground with the dynamic colour play creates a visual tension that is both elegant and alive.