"Resolving Solitude" Original Bird Painting crow

"Resolving Solitude" Original Bird Painting crowSize: 12 x 9 inches Medium: Acrylic, Aerosol & Oil on Watercolor Paper (unframed) Artist Signature: On the bottom right Artist: Hand painted by San Francisco Bay Area artist John Osgood Year: 2024 as part of the Birduary Series John's Inspiration Sometimes, the most random thoughts pop into my head while Im painting. I started thinking about kids who grew up wanting pets but werent allowed to have them. In this case, it's about someone who always

"Within Floral Scape" is inspired by the stories that play out in our yard

filled with everything a bird could ask for—places to forage

known as Oshidori in Japanese culture

and fans of surreal

even if they only pass by for a second

Even a small choice can lead us in a new direction

Size: 44 x 36 inches x 1

full of color and energy

Medium:  Acrylic & Aerosol on Wood Panel

he was still guiding me and teaching me how to construct wall frames for sheetrock or how to make a door jamb perfectly plumb

exploring its world

This piece is all about celebrating one of the most colorful birds out there