G115A
Dead Bird
Oil on panel
Jul to Sep 2007
Size 305x406 mm
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Oil Gallery
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G115A
Dead Bird Oil on panel Jul to Sep 2007 Size 305x406 mm |
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About this painting
When my cat killed this house sparrow I decided to photograph it, and later painted it, intrigued by the delicate feathers and triangular pose.
Many artists might prefer to paint living birds, although a dead bird can be just as beautiful. The fluffy feathers are painted in single strokes, using the sable hairs of the brush to mimic the delicate fibrils of the feathers. |
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Technical details
The simplicity of the colour scheme was one of the things that attracted me to this picture. A reddish brown and ultramarine were used for almost all of the colours. When mixed they make black, and with white can make a large range of colours from blue greys to strong browns.
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Awards and Exhibitions
2009: Lyceum Exhibition 2009 (exhibited).
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