a white wire bird casts an intricate shadow on a turquoise surface, the background in darkness a white wire bird casts an intricate shadow on a turquoise surface, the background in darkness a white wire bird casts an intricate shadow on a turquoise surface, the background in darkness a white wire bird casts an intricate shadow on a turquoise surface, the background in darkness — artist's signature
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a white wire bird casts an intricate shadow on a turquoise surface, the background in darkness
a white wire bird casts an intricate shadow on a turquoise surface, the background in darkness
a white wire bird casts an intricate shadow on a turquoise surface, the background in darkness
a white wire bird casts an intricate shadow on a turquoise surface, the background in darkness — artist's signature
Painting by Julie Hobbs 25 Artwork Sold

Wire Bird

Oil, Canvas, Ready to hang

19.7in (W) x 19.7in (H) x 0.8in (D)

Certificate of Authenticity Included
$810

Artwork Description

I became fascinated during lock down with the idea of flight and its association with freedom and out of it came this very reflective little painting of a wire bird casting long shadows across the room.

Artist Bio
Photo of Julie Hobbs
Julie Hobbs 131 artworks | 21 Sold

My ambition is always seeking to capture beauty in the everyday. Many paintings share a strong connection to the environment and our place within it.
At the heart of everything is the search for light that transforms the ordinary into something else.
I moved to Warrnambool, on Victoria’s south west, after almost three decades as a newspaper journalist.
In 2020, I completed a Visual Arts Cert IV course at South West TAFE.
I primarily paint with oils in my home studio in a figurative and realism style; influenced by artists whose art features a strong storytelling element such as American, Edward Hopper.
In 2025 I held my first solo exhibition in Warrnambool called The Extraordinary Ordinary, celebrating how every day scenes can be incredibly beautiful, when viewed in a certain light.
I have been a finalist in various well known Australian art prizes, including the Kennedy Prize, John Villiers Outback Art Prize and ANL Maritime Art Award and Exhibition.