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<\/a>\r\n <\/div>\r\n “Symphony in the Sky” – Terns in Flight<\/p>\n
2025 – Gallery4Percent USA – First Place Prize Winner – International Nature Art Competition.<\/strong><\/p>\n Terns in flight with their striking red beaks and black caps, depicted in a harmonious dance against a backdrop on soft blues and greys.\u00a0 Each bird seems to move in perfect synchrony, creating a visual symphony that speaks to the beauty of nature’s choreography.<\/p>\n Painted in oils by Australian bird artist Nicky Shelton.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Skittles” – A vibrant original oil painting capturing the Rainbow Lorikeet\u2019s joyful colour and lively spirit, brought to life through Nicky Shelton\u2019s rich, layered oil technique.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Bush Cocky” – a cheeky Sulphur Crested Cockatoo painted in oils by Australian birdlife artist Nicky Shelton.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Love Song ” a glitzy little Splendid Fairy-wren in his majestic flirtation colours. Lovingly painted in oils by Australian birdlife artist Nicky Shelton.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> The Western Rosella is unique to the south\u2011west of Western Australia, and “The Visitor”<\/em> marks the first work in my Australian Rosella series. Painted in oils, this piece introduces a collection dedicated to celebrating the full rosella family, created by Australian birdlife artist Nicky Shelton.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Dandy Man ” a glitzy little Splendid Fairy-wren dressed in his majestic flirtation colours. Lovingly painted in oils by Australian birdlife artist Nicky Shelton.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Maggie” an iconic Australian Magpie lovingly painted in oils by Australian birdlife artist Nicky Shelton.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> The Australian Magpie is one of our iconic backyard birds.\u00a0 Their\u00a0 \u00a0“dawn song or morning chortle” playful, territorial personalities cements their iconic status. “Swoop” reflects the sunrise within his eye, showing his assertive and confident nature. Painted in oils by Australian birdlife artist Nicky Shelton.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Mabel ” Female Green Rosella\u00a0 is an addition to my expanding collection of Australian Rosellas. Painted in oils by Australian Birdlife Artist Nicky Shelton.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> African Lilac Breasted Roller, a stunning avian gem painted in oils. This painting showcases this beautiful bird’s vibrant plumage, with hues of lilac, turquoise, and green that seem to dance in the light.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Triple Treat”\u00a0 A party of inquisitive Pink\u00a0 Cockatoo’s painted in oils by Australian bird artist Nicky Shelton.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Sitting Pretty” – An iconic male Australian Galah a regular visitor to our backyard in rural Margaret River.\u00a0 This boy is known for his quirky personality, wild spirit and beautiful pink and grey textured feathers.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> “Theo” – Male Tasmanian Green Rosella is an addition to my expanding collection of Australian Rosellas. Painted in oils by Nicky Shelton, Australian bird artist.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div> The sideways glance, regal distinctive plumage and ability to so beautifully compliment her surroundings is what attracted me to paint this striking female Red Tailed Black Cockatoo. \u00a0 I affectionately called her “Nelly”.<\/p>\n <\/div>\r\n <\/div>\r\n<\/div>
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