My Inspiring Art: Where Birds On Canvas Take Flight. Original Bird Paintings By Margaret Lukasik.
Waiting For You
Waiting For His Love?
I like to paint birds in soft pastel chalk as well as with oil because it captures the soft and delicate look of bird feathers. "Thinking of You" was painted with my favorite, Sennelier Extra Soft Pastels. It reminds me of the many birds I've seen that wait patiently alone on a tree branch or a fence for what seems like hours.
Sometimes another bird will appear, so I wonder if they're in love. Or did they just meet? I can never be sure, but it's something awesome to think about. I did hear long ago that birds fall in love and remain loyal to each other for life.
The behavior of birds in love serves as a reminder of the power of connection and the beauty of nature. Their devotion to one another is a testament to the strength of love, a force that transcends time and space to create bonds that are as unbreakable as they are beautiful.
So the next time you see a pair of birds together who might be in love, take a moment to appreciate the magic of avian love and the wonders of the natural world.
-Margaret Lukasik
4 x 6 inches. Painted in soft pastel chalk on archival sanded paper.
$45.00Capturing The Beauty and Spirit of Nature...
Things I Consider When Painting Birds On Canvas or Sanded Paper For Chalk: My Guide to Capturing Feathered Friends With Chalk Pastels or Paint
Understanding Bird Anatomy
Basic bird anatomy is important, but when painting birds through the lens of abstract impressionism I don't consider every detail. I don't want to capture a photograph of birds, that's what cameras are for. Instead I create an artistic likeness that captures my vision.
Choosing the Right Palette
I spend at least a half hour gathering the right paint colors in transparent and opaque or chalk for a combination of colors that will create a story build on the symbolism, color and placement of the bird or birds within the painting. Compliment colors are carefully used to highlight the main objects.
Mastering Feather Detail
My brush strokes aren't so detailed as to create perfect looking feathers, but instead to reveal the likeness of feathers. Sometimes too much detail takes away from the story of the painting. However, I do pay attention to texture, direction, and overlapping patterns to create a clear resemblance to plumage.
Bird Watching For Personal Enjoyment: Enjoy An Exploration of Birds To Choose The Best Birds on Canvas Wall Art
Finding Inspiration in Nature
Immerse yourself in natural environments to observe birds. Capture their behavior, habitats, and unique characteristics for enjoyment and to choose bird artwork. I also go to museums. The San Diego and Los Angeles museums of natural history have beautifully detailed displays with history information, bird facts and stuffed bird exibits.
Expressing Movement and Energy
Enjoy watching birds in flight. Capture their speed, agility, and graceful movements with your eye. Look for such details in the bird paintings you choose for your wall art.
Incorporating Bird Symbolism
Explore the symbolic meanings associated with different bird species. This is dynamic research for people who love birds. Use this information when choosing art to discover the most expressive and imaginative pieces.
