Description
An Industrious Cormorant
On my last day in Tokyo, I spent some time walking around Ueno Park, which is next to the Skyliner station where you catch the train to the airport. As well as spotting a kingfisher (Waiting), I noticed a lot of cormorants flying back and forth across the huge Shinobazuno Pond. They would perch high in the trees, then fly across to a tree on the other side.
Capturing birds in flight is a challenge, and it took me a while to get a picture I was happy with. It was only when I checked the photo that I noticed the cormorant was carrying a long twig in its bill, taking it across the pond, presumably to use for nest building.
The Painting
Working in my Sheffield home studio, I painted this on a 10×8″ Ampersand Gessobord panel in oils.
Framed or Unframed
Choose the framed option and it arrives ready to hang. The frame is natural ayous, a pale, lightweight hardwood, with a 7mm face and 21mm depth. The panel sits inside it with a 5mm gap all round, so the painted edge of the panel stays visible and the picture appears to float inside the frame rather than sitting against it. A flush mount is already fitted to the back for hanging.
If you would rather choose your own frame, you can buy it unframed. For advice please refer to How to Frame a Painting on a Panel.
Original Artwork Details
Specifications:
- Medium: Oil on gessobord panel
- Size: 10 × 8 inches (~ 25 × 20 cm)
- Depth: 0.3 cm (~ 1/8 inch)
- Available framed or unframed
- Framed size: approximately 27.8 × 22.7 cm (~ 11 × 9 inches)
- Frame: natural ayous, 7mm face, 21mm depth, 5mm float gap, flush mount fitted
- Year: 2026
- Signed on reverse
Shipping & Care
Your painting will be carefully packaged with protective materials and shipped via Royal Mail within 3-5 business days. The panel is robust and archival. Oil paintings on panel have been proven to last for centuries when properly cared for. Display away from direct sunlight and extreme humidity for best longevity.
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