C$500
This painting elegantly captures the delicate presence of a chickadee, perched in quiet stillness. Expressive, textured brushstrokes are employed to bring the bird to life, using a restrained palette of soft browns, creams, and muted grays. The chickadee’s distinctive black cap and white cheeks stand in gentle contrast to the neutral background, which blends seamlessly into the composition, evoking a sense of harmony and subtle movement.
The impasto technique adds depth, particularly in the bird’s feathers, where the interplay of light and shadow creates a rich, tactile quality. The abstract, softly blurred backdrop enhances the ethereal atmosphere, allowing the bird’s form to emerge naturally, as if momentarily resting before taking flight.
Minimalistic yet deeply evocative, Whisper of the Chickadee invites quiet reflection, celebrating the beauty of nature’s smallest, most unassuming creatures with grace and simplicity.
Technique: | Acrylic on Paper |
Edition: | Original, one of a kind artwork |
Framed Size: | 11in x 9.5in |
Unframed Size: | 7in x 5in |
Frame: | Framed |
Weight: | 4.6lbs (estimated) |
Colette Tan
North Vancouver, British Columbia
Colette Tan is a Vancouver based ethereal abstract artist. A former private banker, business owner as well as a cancer survivor, she returned into her calling as an artist in late 2020. Her style is unrestricted and is often spontaneous as she believes her artwork should rightly reflect the every
"Art reaches into your soul with a transforming power you can't get anywhere else."