I have always loved birds. There is something special about them that I can't really explain. Maybe it's their freedom, their beautiful colors, or the way they make the world feel a little more alive.
A while ago, I had a cockatiel living with me. Someone had given him to me when he was still very young and asked me to take care of him. I never imagined how attached I would become to such a little bird.
He lived with me for about a year, and during that time he became a part of my everyday life. I got used to seeing him around the house, hearing his little sounds, and having him close to me.
But one day, the window was open, and he flew away. I never saw him again.
I still remember that day. It's strange how a little creature can become such a big part of your heart, even when it has only been with you for a short time.
I decided to paint this cockatiel because I wanted to keep a little piece of that memory with me. Maybe he is somewhere now, flying freely among the trees, surrounded by beautiful leaves and little red cherries, in a place where he is safe and happy.
I like to imagine that he is somewhere beautiful.
For this painting, I chose soft greens, bright colors, and a peaceful natural setting. I wanted to create a little world where this bird could always be free.
Sometimes we paint things not just because they are beautiful, but because they mean something to us.
And I think this painting will always be a little more special to me because of that.
I hope you enjoy looking at it as much as I enjoyed painting it. ❤️