Birdy Harrison Art

Happy birthday Luli!! 20 years! You are our sunshine! Love you ❤️❤️❤️❤️

A heartfelt thanks to this amazing community for your enthusiasm and support. Your stories and memories inspire every stroke of my brush. Missed This Round? It’s not too late! Join my waitlist for and be the first to know about my next available commission spots. (Father’s Day is coming as well as graduations and those summer birthdays!)

Searching for that perfect Mother's Day gift? Commission a unique abstract portrait in time for Mother's Day. Surprise her with a custom abstract family portrait that captures the essence of your family's love and memories. https://www.birdyharrison.com/abstract-family-portrait

Your favorite family moments brought to life in the form of an Abstract Art Family Portrait. Imagine collaborating directly with the artist (me 😊) to bring your vision to life. From the initial consultation to choosing the perfect palette, I ensure your abstract portrait resonates with your heart and your home. https://www.birdyharrison.com/abstract-family-portrait

Imagine your favorite family photo, that unforgettable moment of your kids, or with your pet, transformed into a stunning piece of abstract art with vibrant colors and emotional depth
Abstract art captures more than just a likeness but the essence and emotions of your cherished memories. It's more than art; it's a piece of your story, elegantly woven into your decor.
https://www.birdyharrison.com/abstract-family-portrait

Imagine your favorite family photo, that unforgettable moment of your kids, or with your pet, transformed into a stunning piece of abstract art with vibrant colors and emotional depth. Visit https://www.birdyharrison.com/abstract-family-portrait for more info.

Another reason to be grateful for bees...Bees use beeswax to make their honeycomb which is a natural by-product of the honey-making process. When worker bees produce an excess of beeswax it can be harvested.
This wax is the bulk of the material in encaustic medium which is a painting medium. This medium consists of the bees wax combined with damar resin which is a tree sap that is crystalized. Pigments are added to the encaustic to colorize it.
Lately I have been working with encaustic medium. I love working with encaustic- its consistency- working with melted wax- it has a particular smell that is really good. Because it has to be molten, the warmth actually heats up my studio. I work in layers and get to use a blow torch to fuse each layer down. And the encaustic lends itself to a beautiful depth of color. I add oil paint to the wax to colorize it. And even though it is a more costly medium- I think it is sooo worth it.
The natural aspect of encaustic is also important to me- I am really happy to be working with a more eco friendly medium and reducing my use of chemicals.

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So excited to be in the studio! I am actually thrilled not to be going’s where for the holidays. I love my art teaching job but looking forward to some dedicated studio time to just explore and play with my art!
What will you be doing over the holidays???

So excited to have this artwork shown at the Los Angeles Municipal Art Gallery along with many amazing artworks by local artists! The exhibit: Apophenia will be running from Dec.9 - March 16. If you are in the area be sure to check it out!
Tangerine Dream, Encaustic on wood panel, 18 x 24.

Mailing out some of the purchased work from the art show and sale this weekend. Let me know if there is anything you have been eyeing and I'll get it to the post office 😉
Contact me for details.

I had a great time with many of you at the Holiday Art Show and Sale this weekend. Thank you for being there! Here is one painting that I spoke about. It is a large 30 x 40 inch encaustic painting titled "Dreams Larger than Mountains" from the Connections series. The painting explores the concepts of ambition and support. It is telling a story about the human capacity to envision a future that is vast and challenging and speaks to the idea that some dreams can feel insurmountable, like mountains. Yet, with the support and companionship of others, these dreams are not lonely endeavors but shared quests. Having the mountains within the minds of the figures, shows that our dreams are a part of us, influencing our thoughts and actions. As the title suggests,no matter the size of the dreams or the challenges they represent, the bonds we share with others can help us to rise and face them. It is a testament to the power of solidarity and mutual support in the face of challenges.

Going live again here:

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For the 3rd and final Holiday Art Show and Sale! 11 am pst (2 pm est)

Join Me!

and you can catch the replays here as well!

I am going live in FB at 11 am pst (2 pm est) TODAY for the 2nd Holiday Art Show and Sale!
Catch it in the group:
https://www.facebook.com/groups/anartfullife

Yesterdays replay is posted here as well!

So excited for the Holiday Art Show and Sale! Grab a drink and meet me there!

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The first of the Holiday Art Show and Sale FB lives is TODAY!
4pm PST (7 pm EST).
Join me in the FB group! https://www.facebook.com/groups/anartfullife

Don't forget- if you are there live you have the chance of walking away with a free piece of art!

I love seeing my work in collectors homes. Thank you for the photo, Michael!

"I purchased three original paintings from Birdy. I have two in my home and one in my office. They are stunning and I am constantly complemented by visitors on their beauty. Birdy’s art is uplifting and the talent which she brings to each piece is remarkable! Thank you, Birdy!" ---Michael

Don't forget to join me THIS weekend!

During the time we are together (about an hour) I will be telling you the stories behind my art, giving you a look inside my studio, and offering you discounts to purchase original art at the Holiday Art Show and Sale.

Here are all the deets!

➡️ Mark your calendar for one or all three of these dates:
* Dec. 1 at 4 pm pst (7 pm est)
* Dec. 2 at 11 am pst (2pm pst)
* Dec. 3 at 11 am pst (2 pm est)

➡️ Make sure you’ve grabbed your holiday gift list
➡️ Show up LIVE because at the end of the hour- on Dec. 1st I will be doing an art work give away!

After our time together, you can walk away with:
🔥 Holiday gifts for the special people on your list
🔥 A gift to yourself of a piece of artwork that speaks to you
🔥 Having fun doing this all from the comfort of your home

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This piece is called "Cold Day, Warm Drink" and features two figures standing side by side. Intentionally obscured faces draw attention away from individual identity and towards their shared experience. A muted color palette with soft blues, purples, and earth tones convey a sense of calm and intimacy. Though it is a cold day, the reds and pinks in the background represent the warmth of the interaction- both figures holding cups, a symbol of socializing and sharing. Their posture, leaning towards one another, suggests a close relationship or a moment of shared understanding. The absence of detailed facial expressions allows viewers to project their own emotions and experiences onto the figures, making the piece a mirror to the observer's own social interactions. This piece explores themes of human connection, communication, and the shared experiences that unite us- the universal language of companionship and understanding. This artwork is available. Please DM me if interested.

Join me Friday, Saturday or Sunday for the Holiday Art Show and Sale!
I'll be live in An Artful Life :)
https://www.facebook.com/groups/anartfullife- find all the details there!
Hope to see you there

As the Holiday Art Show and Sale is coming up I wanted to tell you about the Free Art Giveaway!

It is open to members of the VIP Art Group- An Artful Life.

All you need to do is show up during the Dec. 1st, 4 pm (7pm EST) FB LIVE, and you will be automatically registered.

The winner will walk away with this abstract figurative 8 x 8 x 1.5 encaustic painting on cradled wood panel.

The winner will be selected at random and announced during the FB Live. The winner will be notified in the group and via email and will have 2 weeks to claim their prize and provide a shipping address. The free painting is totally free and includes free shipping with in the continental US. Winners who have not claimed their prize in 2 weeks will forfeit their prize.

Odds of winning are determined by the number of people who attend the FB live, virtual, Holiday Art Show and Sale on Dec. 1st. There will be only 1 winner.

Commission in its new home. How cool is that brick alcove?

New encaustic landscape study-more like a dreamscape. Working on trying to capture a mood while painting loosely and quickly.