“Magpies in Color” mixed media collage and paint on 11 x 14 stretched deep canvas.
I was prompted to create these magpies by one of my customer/friends, so I have been studying up a bit on them, not having been personally acquainted with any magpies. It turns out that they are considered among the most intelligent animals in the world. That means I couldn’t just have a blank expression on their face… their eyes and expression needed to communicate that intelligence.
They are related to ravens and crows, of which I have long been drawn to. They are considered to be gregarious creatures, and are comfortable around humans, scavenging for useful or tasty treasures.
Magpies are the only non-mammal species to recognize itself in a mirror test. I imagine these two magpies staring into a mirror from their colorful background created with Citra Solv altered magazine pages, and my abstract leaves stencil.
Susan GantZ
Yes! Purchasing details please!
victoryrd
Susan, glad you spotted the magpies! It is 11 x 14 stretched deep canvas ( I made a mistake in my initial description which I have since corrected!). The price is $95. Thank you for introducing me to these interesting birds!
Susan
Please send aPayPal invoice like last time. I’m going to have quite a collection of Victory Road birds. This is most definitely not a complaint!
victoryrd
Invoice sent! Thank you Susan!
Laura (PA Pict)
Beautiful artwork. I am rather fond of magpies. A lot of people are funny about them because of the superstitions but I think they are lovely.
victoryrd
Thank you! Yes, they are such interesting and intelligent creatures!