{"product_id":"blue-faced-honey-eater","title":"Blue Faced Honey Eater","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"99\" data-end=\"408\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003eOriginal oil painting on stretched canvas with a wire across the back ready to hang 45.5cmx45.5cmx3.5cm\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis painting captures a quiet, intimate moment between the Blue-Faced Honey Eater and the striking form of the bird of paradise flower. I was drawn to the harmony between the bird’s vivid markings and the bold, sculptural beauty of the bloom—both uniquely Australian, both expressive in colour and character.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"410\" data-end=\"735\"\u003eWorking in oils allowed me to build subtle layers of tone and texture, particularly in the soft plumage of the bird, contrasted against the crisp, almost architectural lines of the flower. The restrained background creates a sense of stillness, inviting the viewer to focus on the delicate balance between movement and poise.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp data-start=\"737\" data-end=\"1006\"\u003eI am interested in celebrating everyday encounters with native wildlife—those fleeting moments that often go unnoticed. By isolating the subject, I hope to elevate its presence and encourage a deeper appreciation of the natural world’s colour, form, and quiet vitality.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Carol Forbes Croad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46259957498042,"sku":"Carol Forbes Croad 012","price":400.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/5445\/1289\/files\/w4BwmnRAgy.jpg?v=1785742958","url":"https:\/\/www.gioia.com.au\/products\/blue-faced-honey-eater","provider":"Gioia Wall Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}