bird paintings

Hugo Pichiya transports the viewer to a breathtaking landscape featuring a stunning lake, three imposing volcanoes and a magnificent tree crowned by an exotic flower. But the true protagonist of this Impressionistic scene crafted with oil paints on a canvas is the majestic resplendent quetzal with its striking exotic features. Guatemala’s national bird with its vibrant red chest, delicate yellow beak and captivating green plumage embodies the exuberant nature of the painting and serves as a symbol of the country's rich biodiversity.

Titled Pata de Gallo de Quetzal in Spanish.

A majestic kapok tree provides shelter for an exotic resplendent quetzal, Guatemala's national bird, in this fabulous Impressionist composition created with oil paints on a canvas by Hugo Pichiya. The artist skillfully captures the intricate details of the tree's branches as well as the characteristic vibrant hues of the quetzal's green feathers, red breast and petite yellow beak.

Hugo Pichiya's impressive oil on canvas painting embodies the essence of an exotic forest with its lush green trees, captured in the classic style of the Impressionists. The composition is brought to life by the vibrant and exuberant nature of the scene, but it is the resplendent quetzal that truly steals the show. This magnificent bird with its striking red chest, delicate yellow beak and stunning green feathers serves as the centrepiece of the painting and showcases the artist's mastery in capturing the unique features of this national symbol of Guatemala.

Guatemalan artist Hugo Pichiya's extraordinary oil on canvas painted in an Impressionistic style showcases a crystalline lake surrounded by mountains, with the star of the composition being a resplendent quetzal, Guatemala's national bird that features a distinctive red breast, petite yellow beak and green plumage. Pichiya's skillful use of colour and brushwork captures the exotic bird's vibrant hues and its natural habitat in exquisite detail.

Titled Lago de Guatemala in Spanish.

In a striking landscape of a lake surrounded by lush nature, a resplendent quetzal, Guatemala’s national bird with a distinctive red chest and yellow beak, perches atop a branch. Hugo Pichiya's expert brushwork captures the essence of the quetzal's natural habitat using oil paints on canvas and an Impressionistic style. This exceptional composition invites the beholder to contemplate the beauty of nature and the importance of protecting it for future generations.

Titled Ave Quetzal in Spanish.

Steep volcanoes surround the deep waters of Lake Atitlan, all blue beneath an azure sky. Bobbing at anchor, fishing canoes tie up along a wooden dock. All is peace and beautiful in this painting of the Guatemalan highlands. Victor Mayor works in oil on canvas to create this work of art.

Guatemalan artist Hugo Pichiya portrays a beautiful landscape where sheep graze peacefully near the dwellings. In the background, the highlands reign supreme while nature and its bright colours surround three small and picturesque houses. Pichiya's artwork is inspired by the small places of his homeland, where he says “distinct colours and magic can be appreciated in every corner of this incomparable land.” This oil on canvas landscape painting showcases Pichiya's skillful use of colour and composition to create a serene and idyllic scene that transports the viewer to a tranquil rural setting.

Titled Ovejas Pastando in Spanish.

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."

As a new day dawns on the orange horizon, every subject of the Earth awakens to a heavenly glow. The line between realism and fantasy stimulates the human imagination just as dreaming of a world flourishing with peace.

Ida Ratna Ningrum conceptualizes the beginning of a new era of peace in this enchanting painting as she depicts an idyllic view into a blooming world of nature. The artist explains that the young girl sits protected under a tree in a thriving green field of harmonious flowers, far from the clutches of monolithic urban society. Finding hope in nature, the young girl embraces a dim globe to bring rejuvenation and a return to innocence, symbolizing the human concept of harmony.

Circling above, a flock of doves foreshadows the cleansing of the world's conscience, themselves being symbols of purity and modesty since ancient times. As humanity is both destined and doomed to a cyclical existence, the arrival of ancient symbols signals great changes to come.

"My definition of world peace is the desire of every human being, all who decide and choose to be at peace in their own way. If humans realize we can all choose to make peace by asking God to give us a heart that is peaceful and calm, then there will be no war. My hope for world peace is that all human beings can individually create something good and respect each other, and then peace will be established," the artist confides.

Bathed in silvery moonlight, the Northern Thai landscape is a paradise of peace. Birds perch on a flowering frangipani branch as Det invokes the magic of the night. The artist works in the woodcut technique, selecting a cool palette of blue and violet.

"In all of Alta Verapaz, you'll find incredible natural scenery — caves and lagoon, pools and waterfalls. Brilliant birds, colorful flowers and the friendliest people, all are waiting to welcome you to Coban," Pedro Sosof says. He paints an idyllic scene of a tranquil lagoon where a young nude bathes. Two bushy-crested jays, known as xaras, perch on a tree branch in the foreground.

Symbols of freedom, quetzals fascinate everyone with their vibrant plumage, which made them sacred creatures in the times of the Maya. Inspired by these stunning birds, Guatemalan artisan Ricardo González creates an impressionist composition using acrylic and oil, depicting our feathered friend resting in a gorgeous natural landscape typical of the region.

The work is titled Quetzal en Cataratas in Spanish and comes stretched.