Yes, I realize that birds have been a big thing for a while now- they are literally on everything from jewelry to art to upholstery. I even use bird and wing themes in my own paintings. But I seriously can't get enough. Especially since I fell in love with a local artist named Judy Paul. We carry some of her work at Four Hands and I have been coveting it ever since it arrived. I also really relate to her philosophy on both painting and life:
"Known for her spontaneity in developing images, Judy's style of painting incorporates traditional techniques as well as the non-traditional such as incorporating digital photography, vintage papers, and typography into her collage paintings. Nature is her inspiration as she intuitively blends shapes, color and texture for an exciting, refined result. Each of Judy's paintings is a journey. "Sometimes the paintings start out as one subject or image and then evolve into something completely different. Painting is like living -- you start out with a plan and stay open to the opportunities as you move along."
Please visit her website for more information on this very talented woman (JudyPaul.com) and enjoy some of her work below:
"Black Birds"
"C Bird"
"Outside In 2"