“Hello, Beautiful World” is an oil painting created over pure copper leaf, where textured warmth surrounds the sheltered opening of a Tree Swallow’s nesting space. The iridescent blues and soft feathers are rendered with meticulous care, capturing a moment of curiosity and quiet wonder as the bird peers outward. The embrace of copper and the gentle light highlight themes of safety, hope, and the brave beauty of small beginnings, inviting reflection on the courage it takes to look into a waiting world.