Bird Song

An Original Abstract ink Brush Drawing by Josephine Window. Layered Figure Drawing. Abstract Expressionism, Gestural styles.

I take lines, movements, shapes and forms from the life model to build an abstract, layered figure composition. I love to work quickly to music, because this allows freedom and spontaneity in my expression.

The bird is a Spangled Drongo. Its plumage is glossy black and tail is forked. This bird is special to me because it has a wonderful musical song. When I try to imitate its call, it sings back to me!

I like to use linear techniques and patches of colours for my ink drawings. The movement of these lines is organic in feeling.

Influences: woman, bird, the body, dance, music, dynamism, spontaneity, drama.

Drawn from the life model at a Friday morning Dynamic Drawing session, Byron Bay Australia.

This artwork has been stored since 2011 and finished in my studio this year.

*️⃣Please Note: Artwork in setting, is for display only, and not to scale.

© Josephine Window 2011 & 2022. All rights reserved.

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Biography

My Story

I am an Australian artist living in Lismore New South Wales. I create vibrant abstract paintings and drawings using dynamic movements of beautiful colours and dramatic contrasts. I love working on my creations, which express high positive energy. I work quickly to music, responding to my emotions in an expressive and gestural style. Current artworks are inspired by nature and the human body.
Recently I have focused on large colourful abstract paintings, which evoke positive emotions and make a visual impact. I also enjoy working with the life model in Dynamic Drawing weekly sessions at Byron Bay, where I create layered, abstract figure drawings and enjoy the company of other artists. Many years of experimental art practice, colour studies and figure drawing from life models allow me to be a free spirit in my art – spontaneous, innovative, bold and joyful.

Exhibitions

Solo and group exhibitions over 30 years.
Member of Serpentine Community Gallery, Lismore, NSW Australia.
International portfolios online at Artfinder, Saatchi Art
My artworks are held in collections in Australia, United States and the UK.

Travels
India, China ,UK , USA, Europe, Australia