Flight of the Yellow-Tailed Black Cockatoo (Original Bird Painting)

In this original painting by Sydney artist Leni Kae, the Black Cockatoo symbolises spiritual joy, strength and confidence. Following it’s call to the spirit means finding your way to a renewed sense of creative being, authenticity, and ultimately self-empowerment. The Australian native bird is pictured flying with outstretched wings, symbolic of reaching new heights. Black and indigo tones portray definitive strength, with highlights of yellow and soft coral tones symbolic of a joyful spirit.

Watercolour, Acrylic and Ink on 425gsm paper. Requires Framing. Frames pictured are for example purposes only.

This painting is from the series titled “Animal Spirit”, incorporating a fluid style to represent a selection of animals. It asks viewers to look beyond the image animal portrayed; it asks them to feel its spirit through the movement captured by the fluidity of paint and linework.

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Leni Kae is a Sydney-based Australian artist and author whose work explores the relationship between nature, symbolism, perception, and inner awareness.
Her work spans expressive bird and Animal Spirit paintings, abstract landscape art, Greek mythology inspired art and contemporary symbolic works created through layered acrylic, watercolour, ink, and mixed media. Using fluid movement, luminous colour, and intuitive mark-making, her paintings investigate themes of awareness, connection, atmosphere, and inner experience.
Alongside her studio practice, Leni also creates books and immersive creative works that bridge visual art, storytelling, and reflection.

Leni Kae’s work has been a finalist in numerous Australian art prizes, including Du Reitz Art Awads 2025, Lake Art Prize 2022, Heysen Prize for Landscape 2020, Mandorla Art Awards 2020,




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Artist website www.lenikae.com.au