Australian Major Mitchell or Pink Cockatoo Portrait Painting (8x10 inches) – Original Hand‑Painted Artwork

Add a touch of authentic Australian wildlife to your home with this original varnished acrylic painting of a Pink Cockatoo, hand‑painted by myself (Christina Shafik) an Australian artist. This striking wildlife artwork celebrates one of Australia’s most iconic native birds, capturing the Major Mitchell’s expressive personality, striking plumage, and unmissable presence through detailed brushwork and refined attention to form.

I chose to paint the Major Mitchell Cockatoo set in the green of the day, a colour palette that enhances its vibrant pinks and its smiling personality. As I worked through the layered pink feathers, red and yellow highlights, of his distinctive face and incredible crest, I found his jaunty attitude - something that revealed itself the longer I painted. This portrait invites viewers to appreciate the joyous and spirited character of our Pink Cockatoos, making it a standout piece for lovers of Australian bird art and nature‑inspired home décor.

Painted on stretched cotton canvas using artist‑quality acrylic paints, this one‑of‑a‑kind artwork is created to last and designed to be a timeless addition to your art collection.