Cherry Picker

Description      Image measures - 13"W x 13"H x 2"D    Mixed media on panel    READY TO HANG!   A common firecrest perched on cherries, about to fly away. Marie explores the tension between the animal, the prop, and the background shape.    Hand-painted in acrylic, cherries are painted on gold leafing, adding more life to the layers of paint. The bird’s head has blue-black metal leaf, and graphite defines some areas.   Presented gallery style on wood panel with rounded corners.  This piece is wired and ready to hang on your wall. About    Marie Lavallee’s work is a vibrant blend of bold colors, intricate feathering, and just the right touch of shimmer. Each painting tells a quiet story—whether of a bird mid-flight or at rest—brought to life through expressive detail and careful composition. The richness of her palette, combined with delicate textures, gives every piece a sense of depth and wonder.