Kookaburra Bird Painting (8x10 inches) – Original Hand‑Painted Artwork

Add a touch of authentic Australian wildlife to your home with this original varnished acrylic portrait painting of a Kookaburra, hand‑painted by myself (Christina Shafik) an Australian artist. This vibrant wildlife artwork celebrates one of Australia’s most iconic native birds, capturing the Kookaburra’s cheerful expression, brown, and white plumage, with it's pops of blue and striking presence through detailed brushwork and refined attention to form.

As I painted each layer of this distinguished Kookaburra, 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 loud, laughing birds, and I wanted to honour that spirit in this portrait. This artwork invites viewers to appreciate the Kookaburra’s unique beauty, 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.

• Canvas size: 20 × 25 x 1.5 cm (8 × 10 x 0.6 inches) 

• Framed size: 22.5 × 27.5 x 3.3 cm (8.8 × 10.8 x 1.3 inches)

• Frame: Floating stained pine frame with hanging hardware attached

• Certificate of Authenticity included