Little bird Painting

"Christiaan Sijtsma’s still lifes exude an overall traditional ambiance, yet maintain a distinct character of their own. He always starts from his own observation. He paints objects as he actually sees them, not from a photograph. This approach gives his paintings a convincing sense of depth. In this relative small still life Christiaan Sijtsma depicts a small bird, which has passed away. With much attention to detail and his fine brushwork, Sijtsma managed to capture the essence of this bird. One might find this painting to be quite sad. However, because of the lighting together with the striking metallic-coloured picture frame Sijtsma chose, sadness is not necessarily at the forefront. What is, is a certain admiration for nature. which has brought forth this bird." Executed in oil paint on ‘Lionboard Oil Tempered’ (commonly know as Masonite), I finished this work with two coats of gloss varnish. It is presented in an old frame I bought some time ago at a vintage shop. The silver/gold metallic look of this frame makes it a great fit for the ambiance I want this painting to have. Please note: this frame is old, weathered and - as can be seen in the pictures - damaged at certain points. Personally, I find this specific frame along with all its imperfections, to match the nature of this painting. However, not everyone might share this opinion, therefore this frame is not calculated into the price and thus comes free with the painting. The dimensions of the work itself are 18 x 26 x 0,6 centimeter, while including the frame, it measures approximately 24,5 x 33 x 2,5 centimeters. The framed work will be carefully packed with acid-free paper, poly wrap, bubble wrap, corner protectors and styrofoam boards. The wrapped work will then be secured in a sturdy cardboard box.