Do you love birds or bird designs? Many of us do, and it comes as no surprise when we consider the joy and almost transcendent beauty they bring into our lives. From the sweet songs they sings with such talent to the vibrant colors that adorn them we are endlessly inspired to re-create these beautiful creatures in our homes, and on our clothing, from coffee mugs to brooches and everything in between we continually invite their peaceful presence into our lives.Didn’t catch that? This explains it.
Some are attracted to the vivid colors of tropical birds which evoke the sensation of salty ocean breezes and gentle rhythmic waves of a far away island paradise. Some are inspired by the warm, nutty earth tones of the variety of sparrows and other songbirds that magically transport them to edge of a mountain stream deep in pine scented woodlands. Of course we can go the way of the artist in each of us and dream up any bird we would like from the ornate, fanciful style of the art deco birds or the elegant soft Asian designs we might find on an antique vase to the soft yet deep almost unreal colors of the post impressionist bird. The simple, clean yet edgy appeal of the mid-century modern bird has made quite a comeback as well, and who can deny the fun personality of these birds which remind us of the days when the father really did know best. We cannot forget the quintessential Victorian bird often depicted singing in its sunny little cage surrounded by a bouquet of flowers painted in such delicate detail that only the Victorian mind could have produced it.
Whatever your personal style is there is a bird that is ready to accommodate you. From earthy and natural to fun and flamboyant, birds are up to the challenge. They bring back what is beautiful and real into our lives. They bring back the child in all of us by reminding us of the simple pleasures in life.