Double Dare
A double dare...
"Bluetits might be familiar, even mundane to some, but to me theyโre pure colour and characterโฆ especially in pairs, where every quick turn feels like a playful challenge. By building the birds in flowing ink and bright, lifted layers, I hoped to capture that zippy movement that always feels like an expression of joy."
Double Dare
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: 76 x 51 cm
- Framed size: 96 x 71 cm
- Worldwide delivery is available – please get in touch with us for details and a quotation.
Inspiration
This painting was inspired by one of my most familiar, most-loved subjects: bluetits in flight. I never tire of them. Theyโre small and commonplace enough to be almost overlooked, but when you actually watch them, those flashes of cobalt and yellow, the quick tilt of a wing, the playful darting between branchesโฆ theyโre anything but ordinary. With Double Dare, my intention was to honour that everyday beauty: the kind thatโs always been there, waiting for you to notice.
What I love most is how often bluetits appear in pairs, like tiny companions moving through the world together. Their flight is so zippy and spontaneous it feels like an expression of pure joyโฆ two sparks of colour daring each other to go faster, turn sharper, vanish and reappear in the same breath. In this piece, I wanted that sense of motion to feel alive: light, quick, and full of character, as if the birds have just burst into the air and youโve caught the moment mid-laugh.
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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.