Birds of Balboa Park: Dark-eyed Junco

This mixed media painting captures the beauty and grace of the dark-eyed junco, a small, sparrow-like bird known for its distinctive dark eyes, dark head and buff plumage. The painting combines elements of paint and collage to create a unique and dynamic representation of the bird. The dark-eyed junco is rendered in bold, vibrant strokes. The background is composed of local maps, guidebook pages, and sheet music, creating a sense of movement and energy that mirrors the bird's natural habitat.