jackie besteman

I have been painting birds for 3 years ( having worked as an illustrator for most of my career) Birds inspire me immensely because of their wild beauty and keen intelligence. City people especially treasure these wonderful creatures as they are a vivid connection to nature which is often hard to find in the concrete jungle. Not wanting to be a traditional wildlife painter I enjoy perching the birds on familiar and iconic objects. I am happy to forfeit a realistic relationship between bird and object but the overall design has to be harmonious and the bird is always the focal point. I enjoy working out the colour of the background. The main objective is for the bird to pop.

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Work

Indigo Bunting on Camera

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 14" x 11" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $375

Blue Jay on Human Head

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 24" x 35" x 1.5"
• TRY: $35 BUY: $900

Robin on Original Barbie

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 11" x 14" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $400

European Goldfinch on Barbie

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 24" x 35"
• TRY: $35 BUY: $900

Red Breasted Shrike on Toy

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 16" x 20" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $600

Woodpecker on Kokeshi Doll

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 16" x 20" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $600

Blackburnian Warbler on Rolleiflex Camera

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 16" x 20" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $600

Crow on Gucci Purse

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 11" x 14" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $400

Blue Jay on Baseball.

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 11" x 14" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $400

Pine Grosbeak on Padme Doll

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 11" x 14" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $400

Northern Cardinal on Antique Cup with Gold Background.

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 11" x 14" x 1.5"
• TRY: $20 BUY: $400

Grosbeak on Pen.

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 16" x 20" x 1.5"
• TRY: $25 BUY: $600

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Inside the Studio