Turtle Doves

Turtle Doves are such a beautiful bird and deserve to be celebrated especially when you see a pair. Their sleek bodies are so elegant and their plumage is really fascinating and distinct. The birds are central to this artwork and are surrounded by foliage to give the turtle doves a sense of place and safety within their rural environment.

This piece focuses on the colours, shapes and patterns found on the turtle doves’ plumage and these have been stylised to facilitate pattern making and the use of sweeping lines. Turtle doves, because of their importance, deserve to fill the available space with the foliage adding a pop of autumnal colour to frame the birds and fill the remaining background.

The artwork has been meticulously hand-made using layers of cut paper to form a bas-relief design. This design can only be achieved by layering one piece of cut paper on top of another, three or more layers thick and acrylic paints have been used on most aspects of the artwork. As some of the papers and surfaces are slightly textured, they highlight the individual details and subtle shadows are created by the layering of the papers.

Limited editions of 5

Handmade bas-relief paper cut art mounted onto acid-free 500gsm mounts

8" x 8" x 1" (20 x 20 x 3 cm) gallery quality black wooden frames from sustainably sourced UK forests 

UV-protective glass with hard-board backs, professional hanging system and authenticity labelling

Professionally packaged in sturdy recycled cardboard boxes 10" x 10" x 2" (26 x 26 x 5 cm)

UK Shipping 5 - 7 days / International Shipping 10 - 14 days