bird paintings

A symphony of color unfolds across this striking acrylic landscape painting, capturing the untamed beauty of Bali’s wilderness where rainbow-winged butterflies float past exotic birds in their forest sanctuary. The dramatic mountain backdrop and delicate flora demonstrate artist Made Artini’s remarkable ability to translate nature’s grandeur onto paper with photographic precision.

Exotic birds and colorful butterflies converge on a lotus flower pond in this exceptional composition by Balinese artist Made Artini. She renders the acrylic on paper painting in a realist style, inspired by the exuberant natural beauty of her homeland.

A crimson monolith arises amid soft clouds of grey and aqua. They swirl gently around the fiery pillar, caressing its ardent surface. "I am obsessed with the concept of power," Made Ardika muses. "I use red here to express its force. It stands out against the calmer colors that surround it." The Balinese artist works in acrylics on canvas to create the dramatic painting.

Balinese artist Made Pasek Kusuma Wijay chooses to express his plea for world peace in a painting depicting a woman's prayer. "The state of the world is not fine, given the many wars, conflicts between countries and very heartbreaking human tragedies," says the artist. "Let us pray sincerely that the world situation will return to peace as we strive to live a more simple, carefree life with mutual respect and tolerance between our existing differences. Despite the conditions of the world, we always yearn for peace itself.

"Galloping across a surreal mountain landscape, a team of horses carries forward the hope of an entire society from the lofty reality of the highlands to the life of the commoner below. Riding on the back of a bird resembling the Hindu god of strength, Garuda, a faceless woman prays to the divine spirits, having passed through a period of blood and turbulence. Garuda also prays with his human-like hands as if to encourage himself to continue his mission of vigilance.

"Reflected in the grass of the mountains, the woman's prayers mirror above and below the path of the raptor, symbolizing the transverse support from across the country for her mission. A handshake arises from the woman's mind in a floral accord between two immortal parties.

"In a world plagued by conflict and the horrors of violence, the woman's prayer, the subtle handshake and the impressive flight of the god of strength prescribe peace for all of humanity. Realism cannot deliver this humane desire to reality.

"Scaled to surreal proportions, the woman's prayers make multiple appearances in increasing size, while the mighty bird soars above an entire team of horses, with various hands apparent."

"Peace can be realized by mutual tolerance and love for one another. This can start from the smallest circle, namely the family. Instill a sense of love and peace from an early age so that in the future there will be mutual respect," artist Ida Bagus Lawa Bargawa confides.

"Peace is always beautiful, always starts with a smile, and any problem can be discussed. Differences are natural and, as long as they don't hurt each other, peace can still be realized. Peace is closely related to mutual tolerance, listening, and understanding, and reducing unnecessary debate is an important key.

"Keep peace and maintain it, because to get it requires a great sacrifice. Peace cannot be maintained by violence, it can only be achieved by understanding peace within ourselves and peace in the world. Peace is a daily, weekly, and monthly process of gradually changing opinions, slowly eroding old barriers, and quietly building new structures.

"My hope for world peace is that what is an aspiration for the progress of a country will be reflected in the harmonious relations of all countries in this world. For this reason, all countries must be able to help each other stabilize the world's economy. Welfare within a country will have a good impact on the path of world peace."

To illustrate these thoughts and dreams, the artisan brings us a captivating composition made with traditional batik techniques. Crafted in Bali, it is a tribute to peace and unity, depicting joined hands surrounding the world and upholding the peace symbol. Every element adds a message of friendship, love and cooperation.

"An uncertain life requires entertainment so that the soul remains free without pressure," says Javanese artist Ida Ratna Ningrum, who creates this painting to celebrate the healing power of music. The scene depicts a young woman passionately playing her flute in order to recover from a broken heart.

Javanese artist Bunanto uses soft oil colors to depict a white swan, who acts as Hindu goddess of science Dewi Saraswati's mount. Silky blue and green waters surround the swan as it approaches a pink lily, while an orange sunset blazes in the background.

"Life is not seeking victory and fighting to kill each other, but playing beautiful and peaceful melodies to create a flowery world," says Harman while finishing a stunning expressionist composition that calls for peace and love. The Balinese artisan uses sharp brushstrokes and acrylic to depict a woman looking at the doves that fly around a floral peace symbol. Aimed to create an inspirational ambiance, this painting comes unstretched and signed.

"Niluh Sekarwangi is a Balinese girl who wants to create peace and enjoy the natural beauty of the world without war," says artist Harman about the tender icon that inspired him to create this acrylic painting. Following expressionist themes, the artist makes the composition in a warm palette, adding traditional floral motifs.

The artwork comes signed and unstretched.

A mysterious city, a shiny peace symbol and a woman looking at the scene compose Harman's newest creation inspired by expressionist themes. Using acrylic on canvas, the artist calls for peace with a stunning unstretched painting, transmitting a powerful message: "When there is peace, everyone must respect each other without hostility and not hurt each other."

The work also comes signed by the artist.

Balinese artist Harman adds mystic symbols to a vibrant expressionist and cubist composition made with acrylic colors. As the central element, a Balinese woman poses in a mystic depiction of femininity while little doves and flowers wander around the colorful background. "When a woman is silent, there are thousands of things on her mind, namely about mental peace and world peace," reflects the artist.

The artwork comes signed and unstretched.

"Twilight gave me the inspiration to create this work. The bustle of dusk above the trees and rocks as storks scramble for a place to rest. The noise and composition of the flock mark the end of the rotation of the time of day. That dusk became a beautiful resting place after a day of struggling to find the sweet and the bitter of life," says Balinese artist A. A. Darmayuda of this impressive Surrealist-style painting he crafted using oil paint on canvas. The composition and colors create a hypnotizing scene that will command everyone's attention the minute they set eyes on it.