“Hummingbird No. 16” is rendered in deep cobalt blues, iridescent greens, and warm copper undertones, capturing the hummingbird in a moment of suspended motion. The outstretched wing introduces a sense of lift and quiet energy, while the horizontal orientation carries the eye forward through the composition. Subtle shifts in color and texture allow the form to emerge from the atmospheric ground, suggesting movement held briefly in place.

Copper leaf on watercolor paper treated with patina, allowing oxidation and natural reactions to establish the surface. Layers of oil paint applied with a loose, responsive hand, preserving areas of exposed copper, patina, and visible mark-making as active elements within the work.