Three Little Birds

Mama Cardinal, 6"x6", Oil on Board

Baby Jay, 6"x6", Oil on Board

Gold Finch, 6"x6", Oil on Board

These little bird studies began through photography.  I was experimenting with a new camera's zoom and capturing birds in an almost fluid manner.  I was intrigued by both the amount of expression that was able to come through the eyes and the movement of the space.  From there I approached the idea of painting them quickly, expressively with the goal of creating a space that also appeared as fast and energetic as the photo.  I wanted the space around the birds to have an air of movement and time.