Lorikeet Paradise - Australian birds, Mixed Media

I never get tired of seeing beautiful coloured lorikeets perched amongst our front yard foliage.
They are enticed into our yard by the wild bird seed I have been leaving out on a regular basis for over a year now.

I have to admit I am not an experienced fauna painter but for some time I have wanted to create a painting influenced by these gorgeous colourful native birds, that bring me so much joy, even though they tend to squawk a lot.

To start this piece I selected one of my multi layered intuitive painted bases to develop into a lush habitat for my lorikeets to perch.

I added many further layers of paint, markings along with spray painted foliage using stencils I designed and created for this specific artwork, all to build depth, texture and interest.

The final touch was to paint in my two lorikeets surrounded by the lush foliage I had created.

Let your eyes wonder around the artwork until you can spot my partially hidden birds.

As Lorikeet Paradise requires framing to hang, my artwork photos include pictures of how this piece could look framed and hung.

My work is very organic therefore I left the rough top edge of my watercolour paper sheet which can be trimmed back or covered by your choice of framing process.

Lorikeet Paradise is a light and bright piece which would add a splash of colour and interest to any space.

Please check dimensions, in-situ images are for display purposes only and may not be to scale.

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Rosemary’s artistic journey is a delightful adventure that showcases the power of creativity. From a young age, she found joy in artistic pursuits, but it wasn’t until her retirement, amid the quiet of countless cover lockdowns, that she truly reconnected with her passion for art.

With an eclectic style that celebrates whimsy, Rosemary’s paintings are a vibrant reflection of her playful spirit. Rather than sticking to a rigid plan, she lets her creativity flow, allowing each piece to reveal itself organically. As she layers colors and textures, her work takes on a life of its own, resulting in captivating pieces that invite viewers into her imaginative world.

Originally working solely with acrylics on canvas, Rosemary has since embraced an exciting variety of materials. Now, her mixed media artworks bring together paint, ink, soft pastels, oil sticks, and collage, transforming her creations into multidimensional expressions of her vision.

At the heart of Rosemary’s art is a simple yet powerful motivation: it makes her happy! The joy she feels while painting shines through in every piece she creates, and sharing that joy with others has ignited her passion even further. With numerous pieces sold and a growing audience, Rosemary is driven to continue creating and sharing her artwork, ensuring that her vibrant imagination remains a central part of her life for years to come.