This painting continues my exploration of songbirds and their quiet, instinctive rhythms—their moments of stillness and the grace of their movement. I am drawn to their subtle gestures and the way their interactions express harmony, presence, and a natural poetry.
Here, the composition captures three birds in flight, their dark forms moving lightly across a field of blended, earthy tones. The background shifts between definition and dissolution, suggesting the textures of soil, branches, and filtered light. The birds’ motion—suspended in an isolated instant—creates a sense of balance and whimsy, evoking the fleeting rhythm of nature itself.
My process involves the layering, scraping, and soft abrasion of paint to create surfaces that feel worn and alive. The imagery hovers between clarity and abstraction, revealing traces of both time and touch. The painting is presented in a handcrafted walnut frame with a gold leaf face by Guido Frames, complementing its warmth and quiet luminosity.
Untitled (Three Birds)
2025
Oil on linen board
Signed, lower left
Artwork: 12 × 10 × 0.125 inches
Frame: 13 × 11 × 1.5 inches — custom frame by Guido Frames, walnut with gold leaf face
Inventory Number: 25.76