Nigel Smith - Amongst Ancient Stones (no.7) oil on canvas bird art hand made and finished by

hand made and finished by Bob

and finished flower sits on the edge of a hammered silver circle and hangs from an 18" sterling silver chain

paint splashes and textured brushwork create movement throughout the composition

"Chicken Wine

Image size 600x350mm wall size 750x500mm

Nigel Smith - Amongst Ancient Stones (no.7) oil on canvas bird art hand made and finished byAmongst ancient stones is a series inspired, like most of my work, by spending time in nature. I became fascinated with the shapes of the volcanic rocks that poke up out of hills and forest floors all over the UK. I like the appearance of solid permanence to them surrounded by the softness of foliage and the fleeting movement of insects. I love the multitude of colours revealed on close inspection when they appear to be only grey from a distance. I