Pink cockatoo

Native to inland regions of Australia, the pink cockatoo is one of Australia's most iconic bird species.
Well known for their pink feathers and beautiful yellow and orange crests, I enjoyed focusing on the feather patterns when painting this cockatoo in acrylic paint.
Exaggerating the colour intensity and putting against a lavender colour background I think makes for a happy and playful painting (much like the personalities of cockatoos).
Australian birds are my focus with my artworks.
Painted on stretched canvas and framed in a natural Tasmanian blackwood frame (sustainably sourced plantation grown). The frame is wide enough for this painting to stand on it's own to decorate a shelf, desk or table or hung on your wall with the attached wire on back.

I have signed this painting on the side which is hidden by the frame (I didn't want a distraction on the painting itself) so I signed again on the wooden frame on back. Comes with a certificate of Authenticity.

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My name is Leanne and I live in Sydney. I have a special interest in birds, Australian birds in particular. I am lucky enough to be surrounded by a lot of birds in my own garden where I find a lot of my inspiration. While I did study visual arts at University and was able to explore many different mediums, my major at University was actually in metal work. Years after working in the jewellery industry I have returned to my love of creating two-dimensional art using coloured pencils and acrylic paints.