This scene was inspired by a little stream that runs through my front yard. It is a fantastic feature of the property and it attracts all sorts of wildlife. Birds particularly love this section that I have painted since it is shallow enough to splash and take a bath. The challenge I created for myself in this painting was the water. There are places where you can see through to the bottom, places with very light reflections and others with strong reflections. Because of the interesting water, you may not at first notice that there are four birds depicted. There are two American Goldfinches and two American Redstarts. All of these elements combine to create lots of interest on top of its three dimensional construction.

This is the original painting so there is only one.  It’s painted in acrylic on six permanently attached and overlapping gallery wrapped canvases with painted edges to create a three dimensional effect.  The overall thickness of the overlapping canvases is 3”.   No framing is needed.   The size of this piece is approximately 22” x 30”.