Garden Magpie

Bold colour, geometric form and playful abstraction come together in this contemporary celebration of one of Australia's most recognisable backyard birds. Inspired by the optimism of mid-century modern design and the fractured perspectives of Cubism, this artwork reimagines the familiar magpie as a striking graphic composition.
Layered geometric shapes and textured colour fields replace realism, allowing the bird's distinctive silhouette and expressive call to become the focus. Warm golden florals and rich jewel tones create a vibrant rhythm throughout the piece, evoking the energy of an Australian garden in bloom. The result is a joyful balance between nature and modern design, offering a fresh interpretation of native wildlife.

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I have been drawing as long as I can remember and started art school at what is now known as TAFE when first I left school .
However , the convoluted path of life led me to become a Registered Nurse. Being able to work part time has allowed me more spare time and I have rediscovered my creative side .

I have always loved Australias natural environment and especially our beautiful native birds.

I have dabbled in painting , ceramics and print making courses in the past, but I find the convenience of hand drawing and painting on a digital art canvas suits me well as I can easily take my materials anywhere I go and immediately draw and colour while out amongst the birds and the trees.
The birds are often my favourite subject but I also draw from my many experiences of travelling in Asia and Australia.

Thank you for taking the time to read about what inspires me.

I can honestly say that creating these images brings me a lot of joy and I would love to share this with others.