#8 An Earnest Bird - Paper Print

Dramatic and unflinching, “#8 An Earnest Bird” captures the Taiwan Blue Magpie in a moment of bold action—striking forward with precision and purpose. Painted in vibrant acrylics, the bird’s iconic sapphire-blue feathers, long sweeping tail, and crimson beak are brought to life with intensity and grace. Behind it, an explosive spray-painted background erupts in streaks of high-energy color—blazing reds, vibrant yellows, and flashes of red —creating a sense of speed, impact, and controlled chaos. The contrast between the magpie’s sharp focus and the wild, kinetic energy surrounding it speaks to the dual nature of determination: fierce yet graceful, chaotic yet clear.

As the eighth piece in this expressive series, “An Earnest Bird” is a powerful symbol of clarity in motion—a tribute to those who act with heart, conviction, and fearless intent.