When I created the background for this piece, I had no idea how to complete it. The light pouring through the arched windows seemed a great start. After weeks of pondering, I finally took the plunge and added these imaginative, exotic birds. They take me back to a time in my childhood when I drew a series of birds of paradise. I got so cross with my inability to render them well that I tore them into tiny pieces and threw them in the bin! My mother rescued them and persuaded me they were of value. We carefully sellotaped them back together and I have them to this day!
 
The original for this print was an acrylic painting with collage. I use a wide variety of techniques to creat the lines and textures. The collage papers are also hand-painted. 

This giclee reproduction print is made to the highest standards on high quality paper. The accuracy of colour to the original is first rate.
 
Available framed, mounted or unmounted
 
Mounted option: it comes with an acid free soft white window mount and backing board. Cellophane wrapped and carefully flat-packed in a strong cardboard box. 
UK shipping £8
 
Framed option: The frame is solid oak, just beautiful natural wood 2cm (front) x 2cm (side). Black frame (2 x 2cm) also available. It has an acid free soft white window mount and picture glass. Ready to hang with d-rings and string attached. Carefully packed in a strong purpose-built cardboard box . UK only shipping £15
 
Unmounted option: It comes carefully flat packed in tissue and plastic in a strong box. Suitable for international shipping. UK shipping £8. Please go through the checkout to see prices for other destinations.