Humming bird (2024) 絵画 Glodina Van Zyl によって

Oil painting size: 30 cm x 30 cm (11.8 inches x 11.8 inches),

This is a contemporary depiction of a hummingbird nestled amongst the "vynbos " - translated as fine bush - a term for the flora of the western cape . The wild flowers of this area are typically hardy yet brightly coloured . Here the hummingbird is the star of the show as its reflecting colours dazzle against its surroundings.

This petite painting draws the eye with its vibrancy and would brighten up any room . Whether part of a collage along a staircase or passage in your home or even in a nursery it brings the beauty of nature indoors.

It can be hung in a sunken frame or as is. The painting wraps around the edges.

* Please avoid water and sunlight.
* After the sale of the painting, I reserve the right to print this image in other types of products.
* Please keep in mind that I work diligently to make sure that the colors you are looking at on your computer screen are as close to the original piece of artwork as possible. But all monitors are not created equal, and this may lead to slight differences in the brightness or richness of what you initially see.

MY PROCESS:
Oil painting: This artwork begins as a pre-primed stretched canvas which I lightly stain in a thin layer of metallic coloured acrylic paint. A thin layer of paint diluted with artist mineral spirits is applied to block in the structure and shapes. Subsequent layers are used to build up form and clarify the final hue and saturation levels. The painting goes through a few layering and drying stages until the desired result is obtained. The principle of fat over lean is of utmost importance and so my paintings when done in this particular style is a labor of love. The final painting is signed, varnished and shipped.

Painting with acrylics can be both technically easier and faster in my opinion. However , I love both the freedom and challenge that oil presents . Once can create beautiful effects with glazing and layering can be achieved with oils but one is constantly challenged to not over blend. This is of particular importance as vibrancy must be ensured.

Oil paintings require a clear strategy to master and a creative flair is essential to create something truly unique . Mistakes are difficult to correct and particular edges can be unforgiving but this is what makes the medium so enjoyable as each painting presents a unique challenge and a testament to my persistent nature to put something beautiful out into the world to overshadow the chaos.

So you might wonder - Why a hummingbird ?
I have always been fascinated by colour - from looking through marbles as a kid against the light bulb to see the prism of colours to my first job in colour management of painted bodies vs. plastic parts - colour is simply something that intrigues me . So when it comes to nature few things are more colourful and challenging than fish , reptiles and the colours of feathers . Here the hummingbird in its natural environment is simply a shining example of the beauty of colour! I hope I did it justice.

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