{"product_id":"cassowaries-beware-1-23030390","title":"Cassowaries Beware","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"flex max-w-full flex-col gap-4 grow\"\u003e\u003cdiv data-message-author-role=\"assistant\" data-message-id=\"164da9d1-030a-4e71-8676-4b80d0a16f06\" data-turn-start-message=\"true\" dir=\"auto\" data-message-model-slug=\"gpt-5-3\" class=\"min-h-8 text-message relative flex w-full flex-col items-end gap-2 text-start break-words whitespace-normal outline-none keyboard-focused:focus-ring [.text-message+\u0026amp;]:mt-1\" tabindex=\"0\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"flex w-full flex-col gap-1 empty:hidden\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"markdown prose dark:prose-invert wrap-break-word w-full light markdown-new-styling\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"70\" data-end=\"344\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchorContainer\"\u003e\u003cem data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 12pt;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCassowaries Beware \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e63.5x89.5x3.0 professionally window-mounted in white and framed in dark oak, signed on the front.\u003cem data-start=\"73\" data-end=\"93\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cbr\u003eI explore the striking presence and quiet authority of one of Australia’s most formidable birds. The cassowary, with its vivid blues and reds set against deep, velvety plumage, is both beautiful and intimidating—a living relic of ancient landscapes.\u003cspan aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"PDq2pG_selectionAnchor\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"346\" data-end=\"635\"\u003eThis work focuses on the intensity of their gaze and the sculptural form of their casque, drawing the viewer into an intimate encounter. By placing the two birds close together, I aimed to suggest both companionship and a subtle tension, reflecting their complex and often solitary nature.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"637\" data-end=\"963\"\u003eWatercolour allows me to balance control with spontaneity—soft washes build the depth of their feathers, while more deliberate brushwork defines the intricate textures and bold colouring of their skin. The contrast between fluid pigment and precise detail mirrors the cassowary itself: elegant, yet powerful and unpredictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"965\" data-end=\"1133\" data-is-last-node=\"\" data-is-only-node=\"\"\u003eUltimately, this painting is a celebration of Australia’s unique wildlife and a reminder of the respect these remarkable creatures command in their natural environment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Carol Forbes Croad","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":46181122343098,"sku":"Carol Forbes Croad 004","price":1930.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0036\/5445\/1289\/files\/Cassowaries-Beware-by-Carol-Forbes-Croad-original-art-Gioia_81e365a1.jpg?v=1784647897","url":"https:\/\/www.gioia.com.au\/products\/cassowaries-beware-1-23030390","provider":"Gioia Wall Art","version":"1.0","type":"link"}