A couple of weeks ago we visited the Royal Botanic Gardens
in Edinburgh. which is overflowing with unusual plant forms and is an inspiration
for art of all kinds. In one of the tropical conservatories we spotted a small
scarlet flower, and we both agreed that it looked just like a small red bird
perched on a branch
From flower…
When I got home I digitised it and stitched it out. It still
needs some work but after a few more tweaks and changes I think it can take its
place in the series of comic birds that I’ve been working on recently
…to bird