Stillness Between Us 8 x 8 inches (20.3 x 20.3 cm) Stillness Between Us is an original textile mixed media artwork created with layered fabric and crystals on cradled birch panel. Part of my Quirky Birds series within the Whimsical Companions Collection, this quietly sophisticated piece reflects the beauty of presence — shared space, quiet understanding, and moments that don't need words. Two bird companions rest together in a calm and beautifully balanced composition — their forms rendered in an extraordinary array of black and white patterned fabrics that give the piece a graphic, almost architectural quality entirely unlike anything else in the collection. The larger bird on the left is constructed from three distinct black and white fabric panels — a delicate botanical branch print at the top, a bold linear wave pattern at the center, and a dramatic dark floral and pod print at the lower body — each one distinct yet unified by their shared monochromatic palette. A single Swarovski crystal catches the light at the eye with quiet luminosity. The smaller companion on the right mirrors this layered approach — its body built from a beautiful black and white botanical leaf and pod print fabric, overlaid with gold pen detail that traces delicate botanical forms across the surface. Its Swarovski crystal eye holds a steady, contemplative gaze. Both birds have Swarovski crystals outlining there wings and stand on pen detail legs so slender they seem to float above the ground. Around their feet, a lush garden ground of layered fabric elements creates a vibrant counterpoint to the monochromatic birds — fabric flowers in hot pink, magenta, and soft blush with Swarovski crystal centers bloom against a base of soft green leaf print fabric, with additional fabric floral elements adding depth and botanical richness. In the upper right corner a magnificent fabric butterfly in deep green with pink floral detail and Swarovski crystal accents adds a final touch of color and life to the composition. The background is a warm natural linen-toned fabric scattered with soft gold dots — warm, understated, and the perfect foil for the dramatic black and white bird forms. Balancing drama and stillness, Stillness Between Us reflects the beauty of quiet companionship — how presence alone can be its own kind of eloquence. This is a piece for the collector who wants a home filled not just with art, but with feeling. This piece is part of the Whimsical Companions Collection. Details: Artwork Size: 8 x 8 inches (20.3 x 20.3 cm) Medium: Layered fabric and crystals on cradled birch panel Swarovski crystal eye and flower center embellishment Swarovski crystal wing accents Black and white botanical patterned fabric bird forms Fabric butterfly with crystal detail Fabric flower ground with crystal centers Pen detail leg and botanical detail throughout Warm gold dotted linen-toned fabric background Cradled birch panel Ready to hang One of a kind original artwork Signed by the artist
