

Executed fluently in three oil colors on Belgian linen, this intimate painting captures three absorbed birds within an undefined, natural setting. The painting technique itself plays a crucial role in conveying the sense of an isolated moment amidst the rustic rhythm of nature. Loose, wet paint allowed to bleed and move freely across the canvas surface evokes the lively movements of small songbirds, suggesting activity on the ground or within a thicket of bushes. Accidental effects that emerge during the painting process are embraced as valuable contributions to the composition.
The finished piece, rendered in a dark, monochromatic palette and spare in detail, is presented in a richly finished, custom-made frame by Guido Frames. The striking contrast between the deep, raw umber pigment of the painting and the hand-rubbed, red clay gold leaf frame creates a compelling visual dialogue.
25.68
Untitled (three white birds)
2025
Oil on linen
Signed, lower right
Artwork: 9 x 11 x .75 inches
Frame: 15.5 x 13.5 x 2, by Guido Frames