Original Blue/Black Cockatoo Portrait (8x10 inches) – Hand‑Painted Acrylic Australian Bird Artwork
Original Blue/Black Cockatoo Portrait (8x10 inches) – Hand‑Painted Acrylic Australian Bird Artwork
Add a touch of authentic Australian wildlife to your home with this original varnished acrylic painting of a Black 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 Black Cockatoo’s expressive personality, textured plumage, and commanding presence through detailed brushwork and refined attention to form.
I chose to paint the Black Cockatoo set in the ultramarine-blue velvet of night, a colour palette that enhances its starry highlights and its smiling personality. As I worked through the layered feathers, subtle highlights, and distinctive contours of its face and 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 Black Cockatoos, making it a standout piece for lovers of Australian bird art and nature‑inspired home décor.
'Black Cockatoo in Blue' 2024
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.
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Canvas size: 20 × 25 x 1.5 cm (8 × 10 x 0.6 inches)
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Framed size: 22.5 × 27.5 x 3.3 cm (8.8 × 10.8 x 1.3 inches)
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Frame: Floating stained pine frame with hanging hardware attached
- Certificate of Authenticity included
The 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.
Please note that colours may vary slightly between screens due to individual monitor settings.
Your artwork will be securely packaged and shipped via Australia Post, ensuring safe delivery anywhere in Australia.
All artwork is copyright © Christina Shafik. All rights reserved.