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G115A Dead Bird
Oil on panel
Jul to Sep 2007, Size 305x406 mm
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G115A Dead Bird
Oil on panel Jul to Sep 2007, Size 305x406 mm |
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About this painting
A simple portrait of a dead sparrow, the body of which appeared in my garden one morning. My first instinct was the paint it.
Many artists might prefer to paint living birds, although a dead bird can be just as beautiful. The fluffy feathers are painted in single strokes, using the sable hairs of the brush to mimic the delicate fibrils of the feathers. |
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Technical details
The colours are deceptively simple. A reddish brown and ultramarine were used for almost all of the colours. When mixed they make black, and with white can make a large range of colours from blue greys to strong browns.
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