‘Little Jenny Wren’
Acrylic on board, 49cm x 39cm (Framed)
I have always loved wrens. For such a tiny bird, they seem to carry an enormous personality, full of life, curiosity and quiet confidence. There is something so uplifting about seeing one appear in the garden, tail tilted proudly upwards, as if the world belongs to it. Little Jenny Wren was inspired by that feeling - a small but joyful presence in nature.
In this painting, I imagined the little wren nestled among delicate poppy flowers. Rather than the traditional red, I chose soft white petals with a rich purple centre, adding the gentlest touches of pink to bring warmth and subtle depth to the flowers. I wanted them to feel light, almost glowing, like delicate blooms catching the morning light.
To make the flowers and the tiny wren stand out, I painted the distant background in a warm orange tone. The colour creates a beautiful contrast with the pale petals, allowing them to really come to life while bringing a sense of warmth and energy to the whole piece.
Working in acrylics allowed me to slowly build layers of colour and texture, carefully shaping the softness of the poppy petals and the fine detail of the wren’s feathers. For me, this painting is about those small, peaceful moments in nature that often pass us by - a tiny bird among flowers, full of life, colour and quiet beauty.
Please keep in mind that all computer monitors display colours differently, so your painting may differ slightly in colour from the image you can see on your screen.
Please note: Any applicable taxes, customs duties, or import fees are the responsibility of the purchaser and may be charged by your local customs authority upon delivery.
- Size: 49cm x 39cm (Frame Included in sale)
- Acrylic on board 40cm x 30cm out of frame.
- Framed
‘Little Jenny Wren’
Acrylic on board, 49cm x 39cm (Framed)
I have always loved wrens. For such a tiny bird, they seem to carry an enormous personality, full of life, curiosity and quiet confidence. There is something so uplifting about seeing one appear in the garden, tail tilted proudly upwards, as if the world belongs to it. Little Jenny Wren was inspired by that feeling - a small but joyful presence in nature.
In this painting, I imagined the little wren nestled among delicate poppy flowers. Rather than the traditional red, I chose soft white petals with a rich purple centre, adding the gentlest touches of pink to bring warmth and subtle depth to the flowers. I wanted them to feel light, almost glowing, like delicate blooms catching the morning light.
To make the flowers and the tiny wren stand out, I painted the distant background in a warm orange tone. The colour creates a beautiful contrast with the pale petals, allowing them to really come to life while bringing a sense of warmth and energy to the whole piece.
Working in acrylics allowed me to slowly build layers of colour and texture, carefully shaping the softness of the poppy petals and the fine detail of the wren’s feathers. For me, this painting is about those small, peaceful moments in nature that often pass us by - a tiny bird among flowers, full of life, colour and quiet beauty.
Please keep in mind that all computer monitors display colours differently, so your painting may differ slightly in colour from the image you can see on your screen.
Please note: Any applicable taxes, customs duties, or import fees are the responsibility of the purchaser and may be charged by your local customs authority upon delivery.
- Size: 49cm x 39cm (Frame Included in sale)
- Acrylic on board 40cm x 30cm out of frame.
- Framed
