Flight of Birds 36" x 48"

See more paintings from The Colors of Joy collection. James Nowak’s Flight of Birds, part of The Colors of Joy Collection, exemplifies his ability to merge abstraction with metaphorical resonance. Through sweeping gestures, layered hues, and rhythmic composition, the painting evokes the vitality and freedom of avian flight. While the canvas avoids literal representation, its interplay of motion and color captures the essence of movement, escape, and harmony with the natural world. The composition is dominated by expanses of blue, punctuated by bursts of orange, yellow, red, and occasional green. The brushstrokes are loose and directional, producing the impression of wings cutting through sky currents. Color Palette: Blue, in multiple shades, anchors the work, invoking sky, openness, and freedom. Orange and red interjections act as visual sparks—moments of energy, disruption, or vitality. Yellow brings brightness and illumination, suggesting sunlight glancing off wings or the joy of u