Sulphur-Crested Cockatoo in White Ink

A striking, high-contrast portrait of an Australian cockatoo emerging from deep shadow. Rendered on heavyweight black paper using fine white colored pencil and white gel ink, this piece highlights the intricate texture of the feathers, the delicate crest, and the expressive, lifelike depth in the eye.

The dramatic chiaroscuro style gives this native Australian bird an elegant, modern presence, making it a bold focal point for contemporary, minimalist, or nature-inspired interiors.

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I’m a Graphic Designer and artist currently based in Sydney, Australia. My creative journey began in visual design, but over time I developed a passion for painting and experimenting with textures, shapes, and colours as a more personal form of expression.

My work is influenced by everyday life, movement, and emotion, often blending design principles with a freer, more intuitive artistic process. For me, making art is both therapeutic and exploratory — a way to transform ideas and feelings into visual form.

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