Surprisingly, New York winter is a great time for bird spotting in Central Park. The trees are bare, the backdrop is neutral, and there are no leaves to hide behind. So after I had truly had enough of gloomy, freezing winter days, I painted this bright little bird to cheer myself up. He sits above my kitchen bench, and makes me smile every morning while I make my breakfast.
Photographs of birds are always tricky and the smaller the bird the shorter the time it stands still. This gorgeous little bird is fittingly named the Splendid Fairywren. One of the common visitors of Cottage Café at The Berry Farm in Margaret River, Western Australia. A beautiful little spot to sit outside surrounded with tranquil garden, whilst drinking tea and enjoying delicious homemade scones with jam. I was lucky enough that this particular bird was not shy, and sat on my table happily eating the crumbs of my scone. A photograph of stunning blue bird to eternalize a beautiful memory.
Laura Lecce's art and photography 