Painting by Colleen Butler 35 Artworks Sold

Magpie Whimsy

Mixed Media, Other

29cm (W) x 42cm (H) x 0.1cm (D)

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A$720

Arrives 19–21 Sep

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Artwork Description

Continuing my love of capturing our native birdlife, is my latest Magpie. This one is a bit on the whimsical side as I've deviatated from my usual coloured pencil and delved into watercolour and ink. This medium has allowed me to create something a little more softer, allowing the viewer to fill in the details and dream a little. With many thanks to Wendy Sinclair for the reference photo.
All materials will last a lifetime if framed behind uv glass. Please note that the styled scene, hanging and in situ setting with or without mat and frame is for display purposes only, and is not to scale. *Please note that frame is not included. This is just to give you an impression of how this artwork may look on your wall.

Artist Bio

For me, drawing is nurturing, empowering and a therapeutic escape from the daunting realities of life. From picking up the pencil as a young girl, to escaping into my art in the present, it has become wholeheartedly ingrained in me and part of who I am. I introduce myself as a Representational Artist. While the end result of my creating may seem like realism, it is in fact just a representation of what I have perceived as real.

I have gathered my skills from constant practice, engaging with other artists and experimenting with various techniques. Throughout the years I've discovered my love for the detail I can create using pencils, whether it's coloured, pastel, graphite or charcoal. Pencils allow me to take control of what emerges from my blank surface. Creating an animal or landscape that comes to life is mesmerising, I crave to see what textures, shadows, forms, lines and tones will merge together to create a life-like piece of art. I love hearing from my clients that my art has transported them into the eyes of the subject or they have found peace and happiness just by seeing the work on their wall.

Commissions

Colleen's studio is in Lockyer Valley Sth East Qld