Birds Of Pray - Apostle, Bishop, Cardinal and Jesus (Jacana) Birds

Inspiration for this painting came to me one morning while I was painting in my studio. I heard a cacophony of bird sounds coming from just outside my window and looked out to see several apostle birds happily chortling to each other. Don’t know why, but I counted them and there were twelve, counted them again and yes there were definitely twelve apostle birds. Ah ha the seeds of inspiration were sown!

I then researched and found that there were other species of birds with “religious” names. Having found Bishops and Cardinals, I wondered if “Jesus” birds existed….. I should be so lucky I thought! Well lo and behold I found the Jacana which is sometimes referred to as Jesus birds.

I decided to create an image of these birds in a religious setting and doing my own quirky version of “The Last Supper” within a stained glass window.

I am thrilled with and proud of this painting which I have titled, not Birds of “Prey” but
“Birds Of Pray - ” Apostle, Bishop, Cardinal And Jesus (Jacana) Birds

I sincerely hope that you enjoy viewing it as much as I enjoyed making it!

NB. Although I have made every effort to capture the exact colours of this artwork I have not been able to achieve the vibrancy, however please be aware that there may be slight variances when viewed on different screens etc.

PLEASE NOTE: In the photos, where the painting is shown mounted on a wall, these are purely for illustrative purposes. You should review the dimension of the artwork to be sure the work suits your needs.

This painting is signed on the front and a laminated, numbered Certificate of Authenticity is included.

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Hi I'm Lisa, an Australian artist residing in rural NSW. I paint in her studio almost every day and enjoy producing artworks in a variety of styles and genres. I thrive on variety, challenge and a passion for colour, vibrant or subdued, as is evident in my work.

My style is thematically and stylistically diverse, deliberate and intended. It doesn't fit happily under a single descriptor as it encompasses impressionism, whimsical, surreal and the absurd. As an artist my greatest challenge is to produce paintings that transfer my abstract ideas and mental visions to tangible images on canvas.

I create my images from ideas and inspirations derived from eclectic sources such as common phrases, play on words, juxta-positioning objects with objects and animals with objects, homonyms, colour journeys and from nature itself. I pay particular attention to placement, exploration into colour and composition in each artwork. Various techniques such as pointillism, sponging, impasto work and more traditional brushwork is used and I am never afraid to try new methods to produce each piece.

I am an intuitive artist who remains seriously committed to my art and I intend to continue exploring ideas, processes and techniques for many years to come!

I hope that my artworks evoke emotion and allow you to feel and see something special. Please follow me on this wonderful creative journey and feel free to message me via the inbox if you have any queries on any of my artworks.

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Collection:
Works held in private collections throughout Australia at:
Canberra, Amaroo, Farrer ACT. Sydney, Broulee, Wamboin, Girral, Jerrabomberra, Gundaroo, West Wyalong, Murrumbateman, Forbes, Parkes, Newcastle, North Shore, Greenwich, Yerrinbool, Narrandera, Berala, Tea Gardens NSW. Brisbane, Northgate, Mackay, St Helens Beach, Qld. Melbourne, Junortoun, Geelong, Gisborne, Victoria. Bibliography. To name but a few!

Bibliography
The Art Of Community - Central West Lifestyle Spring 2016 Edition. p.106-107
Sally Pryor, Arts - Capital Life, Panorama - Canberra Times 3 August 2013. p.16
Arts & Craft, Bungendore Mirror 31 July 2013. p.13

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