“Golden Pheasant And Spoonwing among the Almond Blossoms” 48”x36” Mixed media on canvas 2021 The Golden Pheasant, also known as the Rainbow Pheasant or Chinese Pheasant is native to Western China. They are often sought after for pets due to their lovely nature and exquisite beauty. In Buddhism the Golden Pheasant represents peace and tranquillity. In Japan these birds are seen as divine messengers. The spoonwing is a rare insect of beauty with less than 200 species. They resemble dragonflies but differ in that their lacewings are much longer with thickened tips. #birdart #goldenpheasant #spoonwing photo references kindly provided by Phillip @australian_cockatoos and @kaya.serhat001 and @rsadelaide #natureartist #birdpaintings #artloversclub #artcollectorsoftheworld #museumquality #natureartwork #beautifulbirds🐦 (at Los Angeles, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/CUXshwHlq1u/?utm_medium=tumblr
