$11,000.00
Frances’s Inspiration:“One of the most unforgettable experiences of my life was a recent trip to the NT on a guided bird photography tour. Rising at the crack of dawn, we waited patiently as flocks of cockatiels alighted high up on a gnarly-branched tree. I’ve never witnessed these birds in the wild, and it was a breathtaking sight to see so many. Over 500 photos were taken that day, and it was a difficult but enjoyable task to sift through them and pick the birds with the best and most characteristic poses. I hope the resulting painting leaves the viewer with the same feelings and impressions I experienced that day. Cockatiels are popular as a caged pet and have been selectively bred in a variety of plumage colours, but I feel they are happiest when flying freely under the cobalt Australian sky”.
This painting was an “Award of Excellence Winner” in the Holmes Prize for Excellence in Realistic Australian Bird Art 2024.
Original artwork by Frances McMahon.
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