Major Mitchell Spirit in the Clouds (Original Cockatoo Bird Painting On Paper)

A brightly coloured original painting of Major Mitchell cockatoo flying under abstract clouds. Created by Sydney bird artist Leni Kae, this artwork is a symbol of spreading one’s wings and following the spirit of joy.

From Leni Kae’s series “Animal Spirit”. Modern mixed media design with tones of orange, pink, yellow, rose red and white, with a background of navy.

Created with acrylic, pencil and ink on 300gsm paper. Approx 42cm (w) x 52cm (h). Requires framing.

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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