I originally intended this piece for the 4x6 Art Swap, but ended up with an extra art piece and decided to hang on to this one. It may end up in STS or it may live on my wall, I haven’t quite decided.
I love the look of painted book pages where the text peeks through and had been admiring various pieces. This Cockatoo is my first venture down that path but something I’ll likely try again. I love how it came out.
Wow, I am in awe of how you managed to give this piece such life! You painted the feathers in such a way that they are instantly identifiable as feathers, but the technique is so subtle that while the feathers stand out, the fact that they are painted to look like feathers does not (does that make sense?).
I am so impressed by the texture of this piece as well, which again largely comes down to your painting technique.
I too am a fan of book page art and this is by far among the best that I’ve seen!
No. Uh-uh. I’m sorry, I call “wizardry” here. That beak!? This bird looks alive. You are amazing! I don’t blame you for wanting to live with it for a while.
