This is an original artwork created by Larry Reese
This image presents a serene and vivid portrayal of a blue jay in mid-flight. The bird’s wings are spread wide, showcasing intricate feather details in various shades of blue, white and black, which convey a sense of movement and grace. The blue jay’s crest is pointed upward, and its sharp eyes seem focused, suggesting alertness and purpose.
The background includes a large tree trunk with rich reddish-brown and orange hues, creating a warm contrast to the cooler blues of the bird. To the left, evergreen trees rendered in varying shades of green add depth and natural context to the scene. The sky or background behind the trees is painted in soft pastel tones of pink and yellow, lending a dreamy and almost surreal atmosphere to the composition.
Symbolically, the blue jay often represents clarity, communication, and confidence in various cultures, especially in North America. The artist’s bold color choices and stylized natural elements may suggest a celebration of nature’s beauty and resilience, while the soft yet striking palette imparts a harmonious balance between vibrancy and tranquility in the natural world.
Overall, the image captures a fleeting moment filled with vitality and elegance, inviting the viewer to appreciate the delicate interplay between wildlife and its environment.
Larry creates these pieces using the natural wood grain picture on the birch wood panel, so no two birch wood panels would ever look the same, as how the wood grew itself has a hand in the story of the piece.
This work was created in 2020
The Piece is 20" wide by 24" tall.
This piece is Framed with a white floater frame.