INTIMACY - GOULDIAN FLINCHES
Acrylic + glowing in the dark paint on canvas - 91.4x122cm (36x48inches) on natural oak floating frame
This species was described by British ornithological artist John Gould in 1844 as Amadina gouldiae, in honour of his wife Elizabeth.Gouldian finches are monogamous and form long-lasting pair bonds. When a male is courting a female, he bobs about and ruffles his feathers in an attempt to show off his bright colors.
Research by Sarah Pryke has shown that red heads prefer to choose a partner of the same head colour.
Acrylic + glowing in the dark paint on canvas - 91.4x122cm (36x48inches) on natural oak floating frame
This species was described by British ornithological artist John Gould in 1844 as Amadina gouldiae, in honour of his wife Elizabeth.Gouldian finches are monogamous and form long-lasting pair bonds. When a male is courting a female, he bobs about and ruffles his feathers in an attempt to show off his bright colors.
Research by Sarah Pryke has shown that red heads prefer to choose a partner of the same head colour.
Acrylic + glowing in the dark paint on canvas - 91.4x122cm (36x48inches) on natural oak floating frame
This species was described by British ornithological artist John Gould in 1844 as Amadina gouldiae, in honour of his wife Elizabeth.Gouldian finches are monogamous and form long-lasting pair bonds. When a male is courting a female, he bobs about and ruffles his feathers in an attempt to show off his bright colors.
Research by Sarah Pryke has shown that red heads prefer to choose a partner of the same head colour.