He sees you. That is the thing about kookaburras. They look back, fixing you with the steady, unhurried appraisal of a creature that has already made up his mind and is waiting to see if you prove him right. Kookaburras are difficult to paint (I think) The subtle textured plumage, the particular mix of humour and authority in their expression. This intimate head study demanded close attention. He repays it. He measures 20 x 20 cm, and is acrylic on thick edge canvas, framed in beautiful Tasmanian Oak. Sharp Witness was also on exhibition at Aspire Gallery in July 2026. Tuck him into a bookcase nook or hang him on a wall and accept that he will be watching you.
He sees you. That is the thing about kookaburras. They look back, fixing you with the steady, unhurried appraisal of a creature that has already made up his mind and is waiting to see if you prove him right. Kookaburras are difficult to paint (I think) The subtle textured plumage, the particular mix of humour and authority in their expression. This intimate head study demanded close attention. He repays it. He measures 20 x 20 cm, and is acrylic on thick edge canvas, framed in beautiful Tasmanian Oak. Sharp Witness was also on exhibition at Aspire Gallery in July 2026. Tuck him into a bookcase nook or hang him on a wall and accept that he will be watching you.
