bird in paradise

Artist: Samantha Van Stralendorff
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bird in paradise

been reading about tribal child raising and the benefits, and we know I like birds…

I began this art as abstract patterns, bubbles of pattern that transformed when I realised by putting a ‘fork in the road’ to the concentric circles, that I created an eye and beak. Before that, it could’ve been shown either way up.

also, it transformed from earthy brown colours, to a colourful bird.

‘Is it art? ‘my teacher used to always question. He’s not here now. He’s just asking the question ~~still!~~ in my head!

I like it-it’s bright, colouful and alive.

bird in paradise belongs to the following groups:

Art and Stories Made For Children

webgrrl, 9 months ago

THIS SUPERB!
hallucingenic, 9 months ago

i love this!
Lorraine Creagh, 9 months ago

Oh so 70’s. Beautiful
Samantha Van S..., 9 months ago

cool! thanks guys! It’s going in an exhibition at North Sydney community centre next month!
Tanya B. Schro..., 9 months ago

It’s gorgeous, I love the swirly energy.
Cadence, 9 months ago

Lovely!
Audrey French, 9 months ago

This is so gorgeous! I love the colors you used
Hagen, 9 months ago

Nice work
STRINGER, 9 months ago

THIS IS COOL…... YEEEAARRRHH!!!!
I HAVE A SIMILAR ONE WITH A FISH…. I WILL UP LOAD IT FOR YOU !!
STAY TUNED!!
STRINGER, 9 months ago

HERE YA GO
I THINK YOURS IS BETTER THOUGH.
paul romanowski, 9 months ago

WELL DONE…......LOVE IT…
Jacky, 8 months ago

yes..definitely beautiful,colourful art:))
Melissa Field, 8 months ago

there is something about this that makes me feel happy. Isn’t art meant to evoke an emotion? Well you’ve done, so I would say this is art. I feel good and spirited and looking at this. I am ready to travel to Brazil and dance on the beach after looking at this. I like that it is not too overwhelming, you have a good eye for balance.
Holly Werner, 8 months ago

Great work.
Samantha Van S..., 8 months ago

thank you all for you comments! Esp Melissa-so thoughtful to notice the balance-what I aim for!
Arlene Zapata, 8 months ago

Fantastic colorz + energy!
Peter Fletcher, 8 months ago

cool fun
Jewd, 8 months ago

This is so beautiful and bold and you’ve tapped into that tribal energy…
aneta, 7 months ago

wow, absolutely fantastic
pentangled, 7 months ago

Gorgeous! Love the feeling of him flying out of LHS of the image – you just caught him in time!! ;o)
malzard, 7 months ago

Of course it’s art, wonderful vibrant colours and great composition, full of energy, i like it.
Samantha Van S..., 7 months ago

thank you peter, jewd, aneta, pentangled, alan!

These are inspiring comments-I shall continue ‘artisting’ my way through life, buoyed by positive feedback!
kaylarenee, 7 months ago

this is absolutly amazing
Samantha Van S..., 7 months ago

thanks kayla!
Eyal Nahmias, 7 months ago

Wonderful use of colors and patterns. There is a sense of lightness and happiness that is somehow transmitted to the viewer. There is sense of moving and flying yet the subject is constantly connected with the viewer ( it does not matter at which angle you will look at this artwork the eye will always follow you). This is an instant favorite for me.
Samantha Van S..., 7 months ago

thanks eyal!

so glad you have connected to the sense of happiness, movement and lightness-it’s the aim of creating art!
Shannon Paskaruk, 6 months ago

amazing piece of work!
colin, 3 months ago

Interesting experiment. Has the elements of ‘Celtic Knot’ work, for me.
Would make a good exercise ifor embroidery.