Conversation

A decorative oil painting in folk art style — five blue birds on branches perch and chat among bold blue-and-orange leaves and clusters of golden orange berries, set against a warm textured white background. Painted with a palette knife: the birds have a swift, spirited quality, like musical notes on a score. Whimsical wall art and a perfect gift for bird lovers — the painting captures that timeless connection of beings gathered together in conversation.

$450

Excludes sales tax

Available

Ready to ship from Leander, TX

Oil on canvas

Signed on front and back

Size: 19.7" x 23.6" (50 x 60 cm)

Depth: 3/4" (1.9 cm)

Weight: 1.5 Lb (0.68 kg)

Unique piece

Made in USA

2019

Unframed:

Edges are painted, ready to hang

Comes with a signed and numbered Certificate of Authenticity, Bill of Sale, Artist Statement, and Care Instructions.

Certificate Serial Number: 000012

Shipping & Packaging

This canvas is stretched:

Shipped in a protective, heavy-duty box with multiple layers of bubble wrap.
Custom Quote: Shipping and insurance are calculated individually for each unique artwork based on the provided address.
Local Pickup: Studio pickup or hand-delivery within the Austin, TX area is available upon request.

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Story

This is a highly decorative painting — almost in the style of folk art or primitivism. The little birds look like musical notes perched on the branches, singing and communicating with one another. Painted with a palette knife, the work has a swift, spirited quality; this dynamism gives the birds a distinctive character and creates the impression that they might fly away at any moment. In the past, people would gather just like this to discuss the latest news or share opinions. Today, we often do this without leaving home — yet that subtle, fragile connection endures. We still come together, and still miss one another.

Artistry

I painted this in multiple layers using both brushes and a palette knife over a white ground. The painting has not been varnished.

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Artist | Art Instructor | Founder | Snowstorm Art Studio

Catherine Snowstorm

Hello! I’m Catherine Snowstorm, an artist with a lifelong passion for fine arts and years of academic study. With three degrees in Fine Arts and a heart for teaching, I’ve focused on creating a space where precise technical skill and creative freedom grow together. Whether I’m capturing a portrait in my Austin studio or helping a student find their own artistic voice, I remain honest with both my audience and myself.

I invite you to look around the gallery and discover the "Soul" and "Character" of my paintings.

Thank you for visiting—I look forward to connecting with you through art...

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