A quiet moment in the Canadian landscape, this original painting by Canadian artist Jeff Dillon captures a yellow-headed blackbird moving through long grass caught in evening wind. Built in heavy body acrylic on canvas, the work carries a sense of motion and stillness existing at the same time, where wildlife and landscape briefly settle into balance. Riding long grass in the wind, this yellow-headed blackbird rests quietly; its silhouette bounces along with the tufty perch. The black feathers pick up a midnight-blue cast from the waning evening light. With its eyes partially obscured, the bird feels inconspicuous, almost like a little sleuth observing its surroundings. The yellow details of its delicate head stand out against the darker tones, while the tall grass moves in ochre browns and burnt sienna hues.
