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

#indigo bunting #indigo bunting painting #nature art #indigo bunting art #wildlife painting

Blue Jay on Human Head

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#nature painting #bird painting #bird woodpecker #wildlife art #toronto art

Robin on Original Barbie

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#realistic #robin art #classic #barbie art #bird art

European Goldfinch on Barbie

jackie besteman

Toronto

• 24" x 35"
• TRY: $35 BUY: $900

#finch art #european goldfinch art #barbie bird art #blue #bird art

Red Breasted Shrike on Toy

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#blue #bird art #classic #vintage toy painting #bird painting

Woodpecker on Kokeshi Doll

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#bird art #kokeshi #red #woodpecker art #woodpecker painting

Blackburnian Warbler on Rolleiflex Camera

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#wildlife painting #vintage #warbler painting #warbler art #blackburnian warbler

Crow on Gucci Purse

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#bird painting #crow painting #crow art #gold #red

Blue Jay on Baseball.

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#black #blue #baseball #baseball fans #blue jay bird painting

Pine Grosbeak on Padme Doll

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#star wars #bird painting #bird art #art #gold

Northern Cardinal on Antique Cup with Gold Background.

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#birad painting #cardinal art #gold #antique #realistic

Grosbeak on Pen.

jackie besteman

Toronto

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

#vintage #grosbeak bird painting #grosbeak #bird lovers #colour

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Inside the Studio