Skylark
Sing me a song...
"You may have enjoyed the tunes of the amusing little skylark while exploring Irelandโs coastal dunes, without even noticing! What a star โ to subtly entertain us while we enjoy the views and all of the natural world around us. This piece is about taking time to absorb what is happening in the moment; to dial in to the wonder of nature and soak up every precious element."
Kathryn Callaghan
Skylark
ยฃ2,950.00
- Please note that the price is based on a studio collection from Comber, Northern Ireland.
1 in stock
1 in stock
Mixed media on illustration board.
- Unframed size: 69 x 50.5 cm
- Framed size: 89 x 70.5 cm
- Worldwide delivery is available – please get in touch with us for details and a quotation.
Inspiration
This painting was inspired by one of Irelandโs simplest summer gifts: birdsong drifting over fields and hedgerows, so bright and effortless it can make you smile before you even realise youโve stopped to listen. Have you ever noticed it while exploring Ireland in the warmer months? For me, itโs pure imagination fuelโฆ a reminder that the landscape here doesnโt just look alive, it sounds alive too.
With this piece, my intention was to capture the energy of this remarkable little songbird and to help evoke your own happy memories of Ireland in summer. I canโt paint the song itself, but I wanted to paint the feeling it creates: that sense of lightness, rhythm, and quiet joy that hangs in the air long after the last note is gone.
If youโre lucky enough to spot a skylark, you may notice its small crested head and warm golden markings, subtle but unmistakable when the light catches them. Itโs such a unique bird, and to me it feels like the perfect emblem for Irelandโs blend of song, rhythm, beauty, and spiritโฆ something wild and free, but deeply tied to place.
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Getting Your Original Artwork
You are welcome to collect your painting from Kathryn’s home studio located near Comber, County Down.
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From Studio to Doorstep, Carefully Protected
Our Delivery Service:
Artwork checked and prepared for packing.
Each framed piece is inspected before the protective packing process begins.
Surface protection added.
A soft protective layer is placed over the artwork to help protect the glass, frame and mount.
Cushioned with bubble wrap.
The framed artwork is fully wrapped to add padding and shock protection.
Rigid board protection applied.
The piece is reinforced with board to help prevent bending, pressure or impact during transit.
Boxed, sealed and marked fragile.
The finished parcel is securely sealed and clearly labelled for careful delivery.