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Original artwork description:
This original watercolor portrait of a Sacred Ibis captures the soft textures, elegant lines, and quiet confidence of this remarkable bird. Painted in a realistic style, the artwork highlights the bird’s long curved bill, warm amber eye, and the gentle transitions of black head and white feathers.
The Sacred Ibis has always fascinated me, partly because of its graceful silhouette and partly because of its history. In ancient Egypt, these birds were considered messengers of wisdom and were associated with Thoth — the god of writing and knowledge. No wonder they carry such a thoughtful, observant gaze. While working on this portrait, I tried to emphasize exactly that — the calm intelligence and quiet charm this bird naturally has.
A small fun fact: ibises are incredibly social and can live in flocks of thousands. They communicate with soft grunts rather than loud calls, which gives them an unexpectedly gentle presence. And their long bill isn’t just decorative — it’s perfectly adapted for finding food in shallow waters.
Watercolor on cotton paper, 28×38 cm
Available for purchase.
Materials used:
watercolour
Tags:
#wildlife #avian art #portrait watercolor #nature inspired #unique portrait #african bird #realistic illustration #collectible painting #contemporary art #safari birdSacred Ibis, bird portrait (2025) Watercolour
by Tetiana Savchenko
£316.37
- Watercolour on Paper
- One of a kind artwork
- Size: 28 x 38 x 0.2cm (unframed) / 25 x 32cm (actual image size)
- Signed on the back
- Style: Photorealistic
- Subject: Animals and birds
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Original artwork description
This original watercolor portrait of a Sacred Ibis captures the soft textures, elegant lines, and quiet confidence of this remarkable bird. Painted in a realistic style, the artwork highlights the bird’s long curved bill, warm amber eye, and the gentle transitions of black head and white feathers.
The Sacred Ibis has always fascinated me, partly because of its graceful silhouette and partly because of its history. In ancient Egypt, these birds were considered messengers of wisdom and were associated with Thoth — the god of writing and knowledge. No wonder they carry such a thoughtful, observant gaze. While working on this portrait, I tried to emphasize exactly that — the calm intelligence and quiet charm this bird naturally has.
A small fun fact: ibises are incredibly social and can live in flocks of thousands. They communicate with soft grunts rather than loud calls, which gives them an unexpectedly gentle presence. And their long bill isn’t just decorative — it’s perfectly adapted for finding food in shallow waters.
Watercolor on cotton paper, 28×38 cm
Available for purchase.
Materials used:
watercolour
Tags:
#wildlife #avian art #portrait watercolor #nature inspired #unique portrait #african bird #realistic illustration #collectible painting #contemporary art #safari bird
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