Peterboro Professional Hot Pressed Illustration Board

Signed on the back.

Frame not included

Magpie in Flight is my second ever bird study. Fascinated by the subtle hues magpies display amongst their feathers in various lighting situations and environments, I sought to uncover these subtleties through a small yet very detailed study.

Furthermore, being a colourblind artist, I decided to rise to the challenge of first trying to get a good photograph of a magpie, and then work from that photo whilst retaining a sense of freshness and vitality -- made possible I believe through the subtle addition of various hues amongst the shadow, midtone and light sections of the bird.

Shape design and interpretation of the feathers was another consideration, creating a design that was natural yet expressive and inventive in the decision of the overall aesthetic.

This piece was created with dulux weathershield house-paint, another challenging medium to use considering its exterior application; however, as I discovered, it is equally robust and up to standard for incorporating fine-art techniques like glazing, drybrushing, indirect layering and similar approaches.

This piece would suit a quite space for careful and calm reflection, somewhere like a bedroom or in a hallway where you can appreciate both it up close or from afar.

If you have any other questions about this piece or others, or would like a custom commission, reach out to me.