Song Thrush in Spring 029

Background Information about Jude Eldridge

Birds have featured in my paintings, prints, collages and cards for many years, both here in Yorkshire and while I lived in New Zealand, mostly as distant silhouettes and almost always in flight. These new works focus in and place the birds centre stage. In the last few months I have bought my first pair of binoculars and visited some Nature Reserves to observe and draw, becoming more aware of behaviour patterns, colouring , textures, character and habitats. I have also used bird films to study and sketch. These six works include familiar favourites and I am beginning work on more.