Two Birds on a Wire - in progress

As I mentioned earlier today, Two Birds on a Wire, started with a gradient background of a gray/purple background to white. After sketching out the bird, something didn’t feel right.

Two Birds on a Wire - in progress

I eventually decided on this black/gray background that almost takes on a metallic sheen. I worked with a brush but always find that my hand also works really well when spreading around paint. Since it’s acrylic it washes away easily.

Two Birds on a Wire and Erica's hand

Some bonds never really leave us.
They simply find new ways to stay close.

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About Erica Eriksdotter

Erica Eriksdotter is a third-generation painter known for her emotionally resonant heirloom pet portraits. Her work has been featured in The New York Times, The Washington Post, and collected by pet lovers across the world.

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