Major Mitchell, Joy in Flight (Original Bird Painting on Paper)

An A2 original painting of a flying Major Mitchell Cockatoo by Sydney artist Leni Kae. Flying with wings outstretched, this Major Mitchell is a picture of joy; painted with hues of coral, pastel pink, and soft orange tones and flying free. It symbolises living a life led by the heart - true joy in flight!

Beautiful hues of pink, with highlights of orange and yellow. Painted against a soft pastel pink background.

Medium: Pencil, acrylic, watercolour and ink on 300gsm paper. Approx 42cm x 59cm.
Requires framing.

This artwork is from Sydney artist Leni Kae's series titled "Animal Spirit", exploring an emotional connection with animals' spirit and characteristics.

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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