{"product_id":"kookaburra-bird-painting-original-hand-painted-artwork-copy","title":"Australian Magpie Bird Portrait Painting (8x10 inches) – Original Hand‑Painted Artwork","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAdd a touch of authentic Australian wildlife to your home with this original varnished acrylic portrait painting of an Australian Magpie, hand‑painted by myself (Christina Shafik) an Australian artist. This vibrant wildlife artwork celebrates one of Australia’s most quintessential native birds. Through detailed brushwork and refined attention to form, I set out to capture the Magpie’s sharp beak, intelligent eye, and the way its black plumage shimmers with subtle shades of blue.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAs I painted each layer of this distinguished Magpie, his individuality began to emerge. With every stroke, his intelligent and curious nature revealed itself - until the final highlight in his eye brought his personality fully to life. Any Australian knows the unmistakable presence of these warbling birds; they are the soundtrack of everyday life, and I wanted to honour that familiar spirit in this portrait. This artwork invites viewers to appreciate the Magpie’s unique beauty, making it a standout piece for lovers of Australian bird art and nature‑inspired home décor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(0, 0, 0);\"\u003e'Edge of the Evening' 2025\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePainted 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCanvas size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 × 25 x 1.5 cm (8 × 10 x 0.6 inches) \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFramed size:\u003c\/strong\u003e 22.5 × 27.5 x 3.3 cm (8.8 × 10.8 x 1.3 inches)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFrame:\u003c\/strong\u003e Floating stained pine frame with hanging hardware attached\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertificate of Authenticity \u003c\/strong\u003eincluded  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe painting arrives framed and ready to hang, making it an effortless way to elevate your living room, hallway, office, or gallery wall. Every brushstroke is applied by hand, ensuring this is a true original artwork, not a print or reproduction - perfect for collectors seeking unique Australian wildlife art.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note that colours may vary slightly between screens due to individual monitor settings. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eYour artwork will be \u003cstrong\u003esecurely packaged and shipped via Australia Post\u003c\/strong\u003e, ensuring safe delivery anywhere in Australia.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll artwork is copyright © Christina Shafik. All rights reserved.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Bookfell House","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47728699474178,"sku":null,"price":300.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0813\/0609\/1778\/files\/MagpieSML.jpg?v=1778032054","url":"https:\/\/www.bookfellhouse.com.au\/products\/kookaburra-bird-painting-original-hand-painted-artwork-copy","provider":"Bookfell House","version":"1.0","type":"link"}